Pascal Hervéformer French cyclist who al Giro d’Italia 1996 had worn the pink jersey for one day (after the victory in the sixth stage) and that two years later at the Tour he was involved in the doping scandal which led to the exclusion of the Hastedied last night at the age of 60. This was announced by the cyclists union of his country (UNCP). The cause of death was not disclosed, last September Hervé revealed that he had undergone surgery mid-year for a “stomach tumor, with a complete removal of the stomach itself”.
The memory of comrades
The announcement of his death sparked reactions on social networks from Hervé’s former teammates. “Pascal, my friend, I’m shocked,” the 1997 world champion wrote on Instagram Laurent Brochardwho raced with Hervé in the Festina. “You left on Christmas night, my friend, you were so rock’n’roll until the end… I have so many memories, so many beautiful moments, we had so many plans for the future… I have no words. You c ‘you were always, always a word, even in difficult times. I love you and I hug you my friend, we will see you again, I will miss you,’ added Brochard.
Retirement in 2001 after a positive test at the Giro
Pascal Hervé ended his career at 37 after testing positive at the 2001 Giro d’Italia, three years after being suspended for two months for his involvement in the Festina affair, notably alongside Richard Virenque, whose he had been a faithful ‘lieutenant’ for many years.
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