Former cyclist Pascal Hervé has died at the age of 60

Former cyclist Pascal Hervé, short-lived wearer of the pink jersey in the 1996 Giro before being caught up in the Festina doping affair in 1998, died on the night of Tuesday December 24 to Wednesday December 25, announced the Union National Association of Professional Cyclists (UNCP). He was 60 years old.

The circumstances of Pascal Hervé's death have not been specified but he revealed last September that he had undergone an operation. “cancerous stomach tumor” in the middle of the year, with “complete removal of the stomach”.

“Pascal was an emblematic figure and an essential voice of our sportreacted on X the UNCP. The great cycling family is in mourning. »

The announcement of his death sparked reactions on social networks from former teammates. “Pascal, my friend, I’m so upset”notably wrote about X Laurent Brochard, who ran with Pascal Hervé at Festina. “You left on Christmas night my friend, you are so rock'n'roll until the end… I keep so many memories, good times (…) I don't have the words. You were always there, always a word even in difficult times. I love you and I kiss you my friend, we will see each other again, I will miss you”he added.

Former amateur world champion, Pascal Hervé ended his career at the age of 37 after a positive test at the 2001 Tour of Italy, three years after being suspended for two months for his involvement in the Festina affair, alongside Richard in particular. Virenque.

After a career change in catering, he then moved to Quebec between 2015 and 2017, where the native of Tours worked as coach and sports director of the Garneau-Québecor team, then he left the cycling world.