Jacky Durand (born 10 February 1967) is a former French professional cyclist known for his aggressive riding style. He owed most of his victories to attacking early in the race and staying away until the end.
- Became a professional cyclist in 1990
- Twice French national champion (1993 & 1994)
- Participated in 7 Tour de France
- Won 3 stages of the Tour de France: Bergerac - Cahors (1994), St Brieuc (Prologue, 1995 - wore yellow jersey for 2 days), Brive - Montauban (1998)
- Won the 1992 Ronde van Vlaanderen after a 217km breakaway - his biggest victory
- Won Paris-Tours in 1998 (first French riders to win this race in 42 years)
- Finished the 1999 Tour de France as Lanterne rouge
- Won the Combativity award in the 1998 and 1999 Tour de France
- Worked for Eurosport during 2006 Tour de France
- He is an opportunist rider. [1]
