But his legacy has been one of a steady decline with Richard Virenque 's second place in 1997 the last time a French rider even made the podium -- until this year . France has two riders on Tour podium for first time since 1984 . Jean-Christophe Peraud finished second and Thibaut Pinot third . Last French winner was Bernard Hinault in 1985 . Comment:
France has two riders on Tour podium for first time since 1984 . Jean-Christophe Peraud finished second and Thibaut Pinot third . Last French winner was Bernard Hinault in 1985 . Comment: