Johan Le Bon
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| Johan Le Bon | |
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| Name | Johan Le Bon |
| Fullname | Johan Le Bon |
| Birth date | 3 July 1990 |
| Birth place | Dinard, France |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Currentteam | Retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Ridertype | All-rounder |
| Amateuryears | 2009–2011 |
| Amateurteam | Vendée U |
| Proyears | 2012–2022 |
| Proteam1 | Bretagne–Schuller |
| Proteam2 | FDJ |
| Proteam3 | Vital Concept |
| Proteam4 | B&B Hotels p/b KTM |
| Majorwins | Stage Races , Tour de Normandie (2012) , One-day Races , Boucles de l'Aulne (2014) |
Johan Le Bon. Johan Le Bon is a French former professional road racing cyclist, born on 3 July 1990 in Dinard. Known for his aggressive racing style and capabilities as an all-rounder, he competed professionally for over a decade with prominent French teams including FDJ and B&B Hotels p/b KTM. His career highlights include overall victory at the Tour de Normandie and a win at the classic Boucles de l'Aulne.
Early life and amateur career
Born in the coastal town of Dinard in the Brittany region, Johan Le Bon was introduced to competitive cycling at a young age. He honed his skills as a junior rider in the fertile cycling environment of Brittany, a region known for producing talents like Laurent Brochard and Jean-Christophe Péraud. He joined the renowned amateur development team Vendée U, a squad overseen by former professional Dominique Arnould that has launched the careers of numerous Tour de France riders. During his tenure with Vendée U, he demonstrated his potential with strong performances in prestigious under-23 events across France and Europe, competing against future stars like Arnaud Démare and Thibaut Pinot.
Professional career
Le Bon turned professional in 2012 with the continental team Bretagne–Schuller, immediately making an impact by winning the overall classification at the Tour de Normandie. This result earned him a coveted contract with the UCI WorldTeam FDJ for the 2013 season, where he joined a roster featuring Alexandre Geniez and Jérémy Roy. His time at FDJ included participations in major races like the Critérium du Dauphiné and the Tour de Pologne. In 2017, he moved to the professional continental squad Vital Concept, a team founded by Jérôme Pineau and Bryan Coquard. He concluded his professional career with B&B Hotels p/b KTM, competing in events such as the Tour de Luxembourg and the Arctic Race of Norway before retiring at the end of the 2022 season.
Major results
* 2012: 1st overall, Tour de Normandie; 1st, Stage 1 Tour de Bretagne. * 2014: 1st, Boucles de l'Aulne; 3rd, Grand Prix de la Somme. * 2015: 2nd, Tour du Finistère; 3rd, Chrono des Nations. * 2016: 1st, Stage 3 Tour du Poitou-Charentes; 4th overall, Tour de Luxembourg. * 2018: 2nd, Grand Prix de Plumelec-Morbihan; 5th, Route Adélie de Vitré. * 2019: 3rd, Tour du Doubs; 5th, Paris–Camembert. Throughout his career, he also recorded top-ten finishes in races like the Classic Loire-Atlantique, the Tro-Bro Léon, and the Tour du Haut-Var.
Personal life
Since retiring from professional cycling, Johan Le Bon has remained involved in the sport. He has taken on a role as a sporting director, providing guidance and strategy for developing riders. He is also active on social media platforms, engaging with fans and sharing insights from his extensive career. Residing in his native Brittany, he occasionally participates in cyclosportive events and remains a recognizable figure within the French cycling community.
Category:French male cyclists Category:Sportspeople from Dinard Category:1990 births Category:Living people