Personal information | |
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Full name | Jonathan Boyer |
Born | Moab, Utah, United States | 8 October 1955
Team information | |
Current team | Retired |
Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Professional teams | |
1977–1978 | Lejeune–BP |
1979 | Grab On |
1980 | Puch–Sem–Campagnolo |
1981 | Renault–Elf |
1982–1983 | Sem–France Loire |
1984 | Supermercati Brianzoli–Chateau d'Ax |
1984 | Skil–Sem–Mavic–Reydel |
1985–1987 | 7-Eleven |
Major wins | |
Tour de Suisse
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Jonathan Boyer (born October 8, 1955), nicknamed "Jock" and "Jacques", is an American former professional cyclist who, in 1981, became the first American to participate in the Tour de France. In November 2002, Boyer pled guilty to seven counts of child molestation and three counts of genital penetration of an underage girl. After his release from jail, Boyer resumed competitive racing and worked with charitable organizations in Africa.