Fignon was a great rider, with a flamboyant attacking style. He had the mentality of a Patron, which he needed, to take on the quality of opponent that was around in the 80's. His Tour victory of '84 was a fantastic destruction of the opposition, completed in a dismissive, irresistable manner.
His classic and stage wins were often achieved in a similarly unpredictable and courageous way- attacking early and holding the whole field at bay.
One of my favourite riders of all. Nobody from the last 20 years compares- a true original.