Robert Cazala

Robert Cazala (7 January 1934 – 18 February 2023) was a French cyclist. He became professional in 1958, and stayed with the same team Mercier-BP-Hutchinson until he retired in 1968. During his career, he had 36 professional victories. He participated in 8 Tours de France, won four stages and wore the yellow jersey for six days.

Cazala died on 18 February 2023, at the age of 89.

Major results

 * 1958
 * Stage 8 Dauphiné Libéré.
 * Prix de Bergerac
 * Prix de Sigoules.


 * 1959
 * Winner Tour de Champagne
 * Winner 5th stage
 * Tour de France: 32nd place
 * winner 3rd stage
 * six days in yellow jersey
 * Winner stage 3b in Grand Prix du Midi Libre
 * Prix de Puy-l'Evêque.


 * 1960
 * Tour de France: not finished
 * Winner Tour de Champagne
 * Winner 2nd stage
 * Winner stage 6 Dauphiné Libéré
 * Winner stage 2 Midi-Libre
 * Winner stage 4 Tour du Sud-Est
 * Prix de Royan
 * Prix d'Alger
 * Prix de Brioude.


 * 1961
 * Winner Tour du Var
 * Winner 1st stage Tour du Var
 * Tour de France: 40th place
 * Winner 21st stage
 * Winner stages 2 and 4 Midi-Libre
 * Prix de Morlaix.


 * 1962
 * Tour de France: 22nd place
 * Winner stages 6 and 12
 * Winner stage 5 Tour du Sud-Est
 * Ronde de Seignelay
 * Prix de Plounavez.


 * 1963
 * Tour de France: 30th place
 * Prix d'Eymoutiers
 * Prix de Lubersac
 * Prix de Saint-Macaud.


 * 1964
 * Tour de France: 59th place
 * Winner stage 1 Midi-Libre
 * Prix de Saint-Hilaire
 * Prix de Maurs.


 * 1965
 * Tour de France: 64th place
 * Grand Prix de la Trinité
 * Prix de Saint-Alvèze.


 * 1966
 * Tour de France: 80th place
 * Grand Prix d'Espéraza.