This is from my links page. Excellent reference on Palmares:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/
Roger Rivière 1957 Hour Record - 46.923km 1959 Hour Record - 47.347km 2 stages, Tour de France 2 stages, Vuelta a España 1960 3 stages, Tour de France Other significant victories: World Professional Pursuit Champion, 1957 - 1958 - 1959
Chuck Schmidt SoPas, SoCal
Wspokes wrote:
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> Lou and all
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> Named after Roger Riviere...they came out with the Riviere after his
> unfortunate accident in the Giro(?) when Roger rode off a cliff and as a
> result suffered paralysis. He just died within the past 4 years of
> complications from his extended illness. Roger Riviere was also one of the
> cyclists on the African safari with Fausto Coppi, the same safari where
> Coppi contracted the malaria which would soon claim his life. Roger was a
> very good rider and held some world championships at one time and if I
> remember, maybe even the world hour record?. I believe the Roger Riviere
> were made by his last sponsor when he raced, Gitane. French bicycles, their
> were so low balls, middle line, and high end. They covered the whole
> spectrum but weren't around long. The 70s models were typical with foil
> stickers, simplex components. Aduprat cottered cranks. They rode
> surprisingly well! I once had one, (it is now owned by a new owner... Doug
> Brooks of NY). I really liked mine.Any additions, corrections are welcome. I
> tried to remember all the history details of his accomplishments and his
> demise, feedback welcomed...And Dale can add this info to the CR site for
> Roger Riviere where it currently says info needed.