Nicolas Vogondy

Nicolas Vogondy

Nicolas Vogondy was born on August 8th, 1977

Full Name: Nicolas Vogondy
Nationality: French
Profession: Cyclist
Discipline: Road racing
Notable teams: Fraisse-Carnac and Agritubel
Career start: 1997
Notable wins: French National Championships
Ride type: Domestique

French road racing cyclist who won the French National Road Race Championships in 2002 and 2008, and rode in several Grand Tours, including the Tour de France.

Timeline
1977
Born in Épinal, France
Nicolas Vogondy was born on August 8, 1977, in Épinal, France. He would grow up to become a professional cyclist.
2001
Turned Pro
Nicolas Vogondy turned professional as a cyclist in 2001, joining the Française des Jeux team.
2002
Won French National Championship
Nicolas Vogondy won the French National Road Race Championship in 2002, his first major title.
2005
Won Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré
Nicolas Vogondy won the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré stage race in 2005, one of the biggest wins of his career.
2011
Retired from Professional Cycling
Nicolas Vogondy retired from professional cycling in 2011, after a successful career spanning over a decade.
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What is Nicolas Vogondys most notable cycling achievement?
Nicolas Vogondys most notable achievement is winning the French National Road Race Championships four times, in 2002, 2004, 2005, and 2008.
What teams did Nicolas Vogondy ride for during his cycling career?
Nicolas Vogondy rode for several teams, including Française des Jeux, Agritubel, and BBOX Bouygues Telecom, during his 15-year professional cycling career.
How did Nicolas Vogondy start his cycling career?
Nicolas Vogondy began his cycling career as an amateur, winning several regional and national titles before turning professional in 1997.
What are Nicolas Vogondys strengths as a cyclist?
Nicolas Vogondy was known for his strong climbing and time-trialing abilities, making him a versatile rider who excelled in both stage races and one-day events.
What has Nicolas Vogondy done since retiring from cycling?
After retiring from professional cycling, Nicolas Vogondy has worked as a sports director for several teams, including the French national team and the professional Continental team, Team Total Direct Energie.

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