Lucien Lupi (born 14 August 1930 in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes – died 22 January 2021 in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes) was a French professional road bicycle racer. He was active as a professional from 1953 to 1960.
Career Highlights
- Tour de France: Participated in three editions (1955, 1956, 1957). His best final general classification was 37th place in 1956.
- Notable Race Results:
- 1955: 1st Stage 4, Tour du Sud-Est.
- 1956: 1st Stage 3, Tour du Var.
- 1957: 2nd Overall, Tour du Var.
- 1958: 1st Nice-Mont Agel.
Teams
- 1953–1954: Royal Codier
- 1955: Mercier–BP–Hutchinson
- 1956–1957: Essor–Leroux
- 1958–1959: Liberia–Grammont–Wolber
- 1960: Individual / Regional teams
Lupi was known primarily as a domestique and a capable climber, achieving his most significant victories in regional stage races in the south of France, particularly the Tour du Var and the Nice-Mont Agel hill climb.
