Daniel Gousseau (died August 3, 1969), a French army private and later secretary-general of the French Cycling Union, is credited as having invented the sport of cyclo-cross. Gousseau organized the first French National Cyclo-Cross Championships in sport. References Konrad, Gabe (1996). "Cyclocross: History & What You Should Know". Bicycle Trader Magazine. Retrieved March 4, 2006. French male cyclists 1969 deaths Cycle racing executives Year of birth missing Place of birth missing