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Fignon was regarded as a nice guy. Hinault was not liked much during his career as he was viewed as too arrogant. Respected he was but liked he wasn't except in Brittany, his birth place (as well as mine). Hinault is of course very popular and admired now and very visible in the Tour organization and bike racing in general. Fignon is more reserved and not much of a public figure. Same can be said of Bernard Thévenet.
The most beloved of all is still Raymond Poulidor, a very humble man of rural origin who has be pushed to the public scene a bit against his will but now seem to enjoy it.
Anquetil was also admired for his racing and victories but not viewed as very friendly. A lot of proud and a bit of arrogance as well. May be a necessary trait for a winner???
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