Richard Virenque quotes

Richard Virenque is a Moroccan-born athlete best known for his achievements in professional road cycling. Renowned for his climbing skills, he gained fame particularly in the Tour de France. He has inspired many fans with his perseverance and victories in the mountains. Here are 5 of his quotes:

Bike riding requires permanent sacrifice. It means training 11 months out of 12 and 110 days of racing, whatever the weather conditions. Early in life, I realised I did not have intellectual potential, so I dedicated myself to cycling.

Richard Virenque

I want to be remembered going off the front, not the other way. After winning my seventh king-of-the-mountains title and winning a stage on Bastille Day, I asked myself, 'What more can I do in cycling?' I want to go out at the top.

Richard Virenque

In the second part of my life, away from cycling, I hope I will be able to benefit fully from my family and children in the same way that cycling gave me such joy.

Richard Virenque

The more the years go by, the more difficult it gets. I'm getting old.

Richard Virenque