Cyril Neveu
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| Cyril Neveu | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | |
| Born | 20 September 1956 (age 68) Orléans, France |
| Motocross career | |
| Years active | 1970s/1980s |
| Grands Prix | Dakar Rally |
| Wins | 5 |
Cyril Neveu (born 20 September 1956 in Orléans, France) is a French former professional motocross, enduro and rally raid racer. He is notable for winning the motorcycle division of the Dakar Rally five times in 1979, 1980, 1982, 1986, and 1987.[1] He was the first competitor to win the Dakar Rally in the motorcycle category in 1979.[2] In 2013, Neveu was named an FIM Legend for his motorcycling achievements.[3]