| Fullname | Adelin Benoît |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 12 May 1900 |
| Birth place | Châtelet, Belgium |
| Death date | 18 June 1954 (aged 54) |
| Death place | Châtelet, Belgium |
| Currentteam | Retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Ridertype | Track-rider |
| Majorwins | Bordeaux–Paris 1926 |
Adelin Benoît (12 May 1900 – 18 June 1954) was a Belgian road racing cyclist, born in Châtelet.[1] A surprising newcomer in the Tour de France in 1925, he wore the yellow jersey for 5 days, and won the stage in Luchon ("l'étape des quatre cols").
Major results
- 1923
- national amateur Road Race championship
- 1925
- Tour de France:
- winner 8th stage Bayonne - Luchon
- holding the yellow jersey for 5 consecutive days
- 1926
- Bordeaux–Paris
- Tour de France:
- winner 5th stage Le Havre - Cherbourg
- 1927
- Tour de France:
- winner 9th stage Les Sables d'Olonne - Bordeaux
- winner 19th stage Evian - Pontarlier
References
- ^ 1925 19e Tour de France "Ottavio Bottecchia remporte la première étape (Paris-Le Havre, 340 km). Il cède son maillot jaune au Belge Adelin Benoît à l'issue de la troisième étape (Cherbourg-Brest, 405 km), gagnée par le Belge Louis Mottiat."