Bernard
Hinault is back in the action this year after being out to a knee injury the
previous season. A battle of the French is on as the young Laurent Fignon
is in superb form and looking for his second Tour de France title . .
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. . but Hinault is in no mood to give the race away. After being written off
by many, The Badger's determination and ability win him the prologue and second
place overall. His critics could not have been more mistaken . . .