May 24 will be memorable, to celebrate the first victory of Bernard Thévenet in the Tour de France, 50 years ago. “The craze is such that the registrations were complete one month after putting online,” announced Jacky Perreaut, president of the organizing association. The latter and his collaborators invited, Tuesday, at the end of the day, the partners at Grill Charolais for the presentation of May 24, 2025.
The number of participants increases the starting lines of the two timed courses and the impressive hike. “We are certainly the only cyclo in the world to offer beef pavement and goat cheeses after the race. This quality of reception wanted by Bernard contributes in part to the popularity of the event, ”said Jacky Perreaut. Bernard Thevenet thanked the formidable team around him (200 volunteers) and the faithful partners, insisting on his desire to carry out charitable action as every year for the benefit of a local association.
Bernard Hinault and Laurent Gerra
The anniversary will be particularly marked by the presence of representatives of the State, elected officials, and an audience representative of the world of exceptional bicycle: the 1975 teammates of Bernard, the president of the FFC (French Cycling Federation) Michel Callot, Christian Prudhomme, patron of the Tour, alongside other big names Bernard Hinault will be there, like Laurent Gerra, friend of Bernard, as well as Antonin Rolland, 101 years old Who wore the yellow jersey for 13 days in 1955. “Much longer than me,” said Bernard.
