Well before my time, but what a fascinating story - the 1949 edition of Paris-Roubaix. Misdirected away from the Roubaix Velodrome entrance with victory that close his wheels could have slipped on it. Mahe with two break-away companions, Jacques Moujica and Frans Leenen had to enter the velodrome via a back door and still managed to finish first. However the judges citing the controversial finish awarded the win to the first rider to enter the velodrome via the correct route. The decision was argued back and forth until eventually dual victors were declared. Mahe and Serse Coppi, and so the books record it. Leaves me wanting to read more about this man's life and racing career. Velo News
link, Wikipedia biography
link with results and more to the 1949 story.
Andre Mahe, 1919-2010. Rest in Peace.
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