Jean-Christophe Péraud dreams big for his last year as a pro. A medal at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games would be an amazing end to his career. First in mountain bike and then in road cycling, the Frenchman has never failed to impress: a highlight on the mountain bike would have to be the silver medal at the Beijing 2012 Olympic Games, and on the road, 2nd place at the 2014 Tour de France. We look forward to seeing him back on the roads in 2016 and wish him the best of luck for his qualification for Rio 2016! But first, let’s get to know him.
I AM Name: Jean-Christophe Péraud Age: 38 Nickname: Jice Discipline: Road Main success: 2nd at the 2014 Tour de France
I LIKE A TV series: Games of Thrones A movie: Forrest Gump A song: Le vélo - Bénabar An artist: Sam Dumoulin A book: Harlan Coben A colour: Depends on the mood! Apart from that, purple A meal: With friends A country: France A race: The mountain bike race at the Olympic Games Another cyclist: Romain Bardet Another sport: Climbing A sport person: Tony Parker 3 things that you would take with you on a desert island: My wife and my children A person who inspires you: My Dad A motto: The important thing is to have fought well A dream: Win another Olympic Medal in 2016
Something people don’t know about you? They know everything and if they don’t that’s because they don’t need to know
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