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Philippa York column: who’s the Patron?

If there's more than one name bandied around as the Patron, that means there probably isn't one. Back in the day of Bernard Hinault there was only one name. Philippa York tells of his reign

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19 NOVEMBER 2018 | UPDATED 10.04 PM BST

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Rouleur Issue 144 — The Tour Issue
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The Tour Issue

Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.