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Thibaut Pinot

Thibaut Pinot is a French former professional road cyclist known as a climber.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Thibaut Pinot is a French former professional road cyclist known as a climber. He competed from 2010 to 2023, spending his entire professional career with Française des Jeux and its successor teams. Pinot won stages in all three Grand Tours and claimed victory in the Monument classic Il Lombardia in 2018.

Early life and career

Pinot was born on 29 May 1990 in Lure, France, and developed into a leading French climbing specialist. He joined the professional ranks in 2010 with Française des Jeux after progressing through the team's development structure.

Grand Tour results

Pinot became known for strong performances in the Grand Tours, including a third-place finish overall in the 2014 Tour de France, where he also won the young rider classification. He won stages in each of the three Grand Tours during his career.

Major victories

Pinot's most notable one-day result was his victory in Il Lombardia in 2018, one of cycling's five Monuments. He also won the mountains classification at the 2023 Giro d'Italia.

Retirement and later life

Pinot announced that he would retire at the end of the 2023 season and completed his final professional campaign that year. After retiring, he moved into farming.

Key facts

  • Pinot was born on 29 May 1990 in Lure, France, and turned professional in 2010.
  • He rode his entire professional career for the same French team structure, later known as Groupama-FDJ.
  • He won stages in the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, and Vuelta a España.
  • He finished third overall in the 2014 Tour de France and won the young rider classification.
  • He won Il Lombardia in 2018, one of cycling's five Monuments.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Thibaut Pinot?
Thibaut Pinot is a French former professional road cyclist, best known as a climber and Grand Tour stage winner.
When was Thibaut Pinot born?
He was born on 29 May 1990 in Lure, France.
Which team did Thibaut Pinot ride for?
He spent his entire professional career with the French team structure that became Française des Jeux, FDJ, and Groupama-FDJ.
What were Thibaut Pinot's biggest results?
His biggest results include third overall in the 2014 Tour de France, stage wins in all three Grand Tours, and victory in Il Lombardia in 2018.
When did Thibaut Pinot retire?
He retired after the 2023 season.

References

  1. CyclingArchives — https://cyclingarchives.com/thibaut-pinot-rider-profile/
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, discipline, rider type, professional timeline, team continuity, and retirement year.
  2. Cyclingnews — https://www.cyclingnews.com/riders/thibaut-pinot/
    Supports: Birthplace, professional debut, key stage wins, Il Lombardia victory, 2023 Giro mountains classification, and retirement.
  3. L'Équipe — https://www.lequipe.fr/Cyclisme-sur-route/CyclismeFicheCoureur10293.html
    Supports: Birthplace, height, weight, pro debut, team history, podium result, and stage-win totals.
  4. IDL Procycling — https://www.idlprocycling.com/thibaut-pinot
    Supports: Career overview, Tour de France stage wins, Il Lombardia victory, and retirement announcement.
  5. Cyclingoo — https://www.cyclingoo.com/en/cyclist/thibaut-pinot/166
    Supports: Physical data including height and weight.