| Fullname | Robert Varnajo |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 1 May 1929 |
| Birth place | Curzon, Vendée, France |
| Death date | 13 February 2024 (aged 94) |
| Currentteam | Retired |
| Discipline | Road/Track |
| Role | Rider |
| Majorwins | 1 stage Tour de France |
Robert Varnajo (1 May 1929 – 13 February 2024)[1] was a French professional road bicycle racer. In the first part of his career, Varnajo won some road races, including a stage in the 1954 Tour de France. Later in his career, he specialized in track racing, and became French champion three times.
Major results
- 1952
- Paris–Camembert
- 1953
- Paris–Bourges
- 1954
- Circuit des Boucles de la Seine
- Tour de France:
- Winner stage 23
- 1961
- Poiré-sur-Vie
- 1962
- French National Stayers Championships
- 1963
- French National Stayers Championships
- 1964
- French National Stayers Championships
References
- ^ Décès de l’ancien cycliste vendéen Robert Varnajo, vainqueur à Paris sur le Tour de France 1954 (in French)