Jean Robic was a French road racing cyclist who won the 1947 Tour de France. Robic was a professional cyclist from 1943 to 1961. His diminutive stature and appearance was encapsulated in his nickname Biquet (Kid goat). For faster, gravity-assisted descents, he collected drinking bottles ballasted with lead or mercury at the summits of mountain climbs and "cols". After fracturing his skull in 1944 he always wore a trademark leather crash helmet.
Jean Robic, French cyclist (died 1980)
On June 10, in the year 1921, Jean Robic, French cyclist (died 1980). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of June 10, one of 448 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Jean Robic. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on June 10, 1921 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 3 May 2026.
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