Jimmy Casper
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Jimmy Casper is a French
professional road bicycle racer for the UCI Professional Continental team Saur-Sojasun
.
He has on two occasions finished in last place in the General Classification
of the Tour de France
, thereby 'winning' the red lantern
.
Casper was suspended from his team, Agritubel because he tested positive for corticosteroid
, an asthma drug that is banned unless the user has a medical exemption for its use, during the 2008 Tour de France
by the Agence Française de Lutte contre le Dopage
. The exemption had been renewed but with a previous asthma medication than the one prescribed and used during the Tour de France. He has been cleared of any charges during the hearing held by the Federation Francaise de Cyclisme. For 2009 he signed with the Besson Sojasun team, with whom he enjoyed success, winning two stages at the Étoile de Bessèges
, a stage of the Critérium International
, the Paris–Camembert, and the Grand Prix de Denain
.
2001 – Française des Jeux
2002 – Française des Jeux
2003 – Française des Jeux
2004 – Cofidis
2005 – Cofidis
2006 – Cofidis
2007 – Unibet.com
2008 – Agritubel
2009 – Besson Sojasun
2010 – Saur Sojasun
2011 – Saur Sojasun
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
professional road bicycle racer for the UCI Professional Continental team Saur-Sojasun
Saur-Sojasun
Saur-Sojasun are a French cycling team registered at UCI Professional Continental level. They were founded in 2009 as Besson Chaussures-Sojasun. The team rides bicycles.- Major results :2009...
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He has on two occasions finished in last place in the General Classification
General Classification
The general classification in bicycle racing is the category that tracks overall times for bicycle riders in multi-stage bicycle races...
of the Tour de France
Tour de France
The Tour de France is an annual bicycle race held in France and nearby countries. First staged in 1903, the race covers more than and lasts three weeks. As the best known and most prestigious of cycling's three "Grand Tours", the Tour de France attracts riders and teams from around the world. The...
, thereby 'winning' the red lantern
Lanterne rouge
The Lanterne Rouge is the competitor in last place in a cycling race such as the Tour de France. The phrase comes from the French "Red Lantern" and refers to the red lantern hung on the caboose of a railway train, which conductors would look for in order to make sure none of the couplings had...
.
Casper was suspended from his team, Agritubel because he tested positive for corticosteroid
Corticosteroid
Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex. Corticosteroids are involved in a wide range of physiologic systems such as stress response, immune response and regulation of inflammation, carbohydrate metabolism, protein catabolism, blood electrolyte...
, an asthma drug that is banned unless the user has a medical exemption for its use, during the 2008 Tour de France
2008 Tour de France
The 2008 Tour de France was the 95th Tour de France. The event took place from 5–27 July 2008. Starting in the French city of Brest, the tour entered Italy on the 15th stage and returned to France during the 16th, heading for Paris, its regular final destination, which was reached in the 21st stage...
by the Agence Française de Lutte contre le Dopage
Agence Française de Lutte contre le Dopage
Agence Française de Lutte contre le Dopage , often referred to in English as the French Anti-Doping Agency, although this is not a direct translation of the name, is an independent public authority formed in 2006 and charged with ensuring that participants in sports in France do not violate rules...
. The exemption had been renewed but with a previous asthma medication than the one prescribed and used during the Tour de France. He has been cleared of any charges during the hearing held by the Federation Francaise de Cyclisme. For 2009 he signed with the Besson Sojasun team, with whom he enjoyed success, winning two stages at the Étoile de Bessèges
Étoile de Bessèges
The Étoile de Bessèges is an early-season five-day road bicycle racing stage race held annually in Southern France, around Bessèges. Since 2005, it has been organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour and features as one of the first stage races of the European season.-Palmarès:...
, a stage of the Critérium International
Critérium International
The Critérium International is a two-day bicycle stage race held in France every spring. It was formerly known as the Critérium National de la Route, first run in 1932....
, the Paris–Camembert, and the Grand Prix de Denain
Grand Prix de Denain
Grand Prix de Denain is a professional cycle road race held in Denain, France. Since 2005 the race is organized as a 1.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour, also being part of the Coupe de France de cyclisme sur route....
.
Major achievements
1999 – Française des Jeux- Stages 1, 3, 4 & 8, Deutschland TourDeutschland TourThe Deutschland Tour was the most important multi-stage road bicycle race in Germany. Initially the race was held in May/June. Since 2005 it is part of the UCI ProTour and has been moved to August...
- Stage 4, Quatre Jours de Dunkerque
2001 – Française des Jeux
- Stage 3, Tour MéditerranéenTour MéditerranéenTour Méditerranéen is a professional road bicycle racing event held in southern France along the Mediterranean Sea. The Tour Méditerranéen is a five-day stage race that began in 1974 and since 2005 has been a part of the UCI Europe Tour as a 2.1 event...
- Stage 3, Circuit des Mines
- Stage 2a, Route du SudRoute du SudThe Route du Sud is a road bicycle race held annually in Southern France. It was first held in 1977 and since 2005 it has been organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour...
- Stage 3, Tour du Poitou-Charentes et de la Vienne
- Tour de FranceTour de FranceThe Tour de France is an annual bicycle race held in France and nearby countries. First staged in 1903, the race covers more than and lasts three weeks. As the best known and most prestigious of cycling's three "Grand Tours", the Tour de France attracts riders and teams from around the world. The...
Lanterne RougeLanterne rougeThe Lanterne Rouge is the competitor in last place in a cycling race such as the Tour de France. The phrase comes from the French "Red Lantern" and refers to the red lantern hung on the caboose of a railway train, which conductors would look for in order to make sure none of the couplings had...
2002 – Française des Jeux
- GP Cholet-Pays de LoireCholet-Pays de LoireGrand Prix Cholet-Pays de la Loire is a single-day road bicycle race held annually in March in Cholet, France. Since 2005, the race is organized as a 1.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour...
- Kampioenschap van VlaanderenKampioenschap van VlaanderenKampioenschap van Vlaanderen or Koolskamp Koerse is a single-day road bicycle race held annually in September in Koolskamp , West Flanders, Belgium...
- Stage 2, GP Erik Breukink
- Stage 9, Tour de l'AvenirTour de l'AvenirTour de l'Avenir is a French road bicycle racing stage race, which started in 1961 as a race similar to the Tour de France and over much of the same course but for amateurs and for semi-professionals known as independents. Riders competed in national teams...
2003 – Française des Jeux
- Stage 3, Giro della Liguria
- Stage 2, Record Driedaagse Van West-Vlaanderen
- Stage 1, GP Erik Breukink
2004 – Cofidis
Cofidis (cycling team)
Cofidis, Le Crédit en Ligne is a French professional road bicycle racing team sponsored by a money-lending company, Cofidis. It was started in 1996 by Cyrille Guimard the former manager of Bernard Hinault, Greg LeMond and Laurent Fignon of the Renault-Elf team of the 1980s...
- Overall and Stage 2, Circuit Franco-BelgeCircuit Franco-BelgeThe Tour de Wallonie-Picarde is a stage race cycling race held annually in Belgium and France. Since 2005, the race has been organized as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour- Winners :...
- Kampioenschap van VlaanderenKampioenschap van VlaanderenKampioenschap van Vlaanderen or Koolskamp Koerse is a single-day road bicycle race held annually in September in Koolskamp , West Flanders, Belgium...
- Stage 6, Danmark Rundt2004 Danmark RundtThe 2004 Danmark Rundt was held from 4–8 August 2004. It was the 14th edition of the men's stage race, which was established in 1985.-Stage 1: Esbjerg - Aabenraa :-Stage 2: Varde - Århus :-Stage 3: Århus - Vejle :...
- Stage 1, Quatre Jours de Dunkerque
- Stage 4, Tour de PicardieTour de PicardieThe Tour de Picardie is a professional multi-stage cycle road race held annually in Picardy, France. Since 2005, it has been organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour....
- Tour de FranceTour de FranceThe Tour de France is an annual bicycle race held in France and nearby countries. First staged in 1903, the race covers more than and lasts three weeks. As the best known and most prestigious of cycling's three "Grand Tours", the Tour de France attracts riders and teams from around the world. The...
Lanterne RougeLanterne rougeThe Lanterne Rouge is the competitor in last place in a cycling race such as the Tour de France. The phrase comes from the French "Red Lantern" and refers to the red lantern hung on the caboose of a railway train, which conductors would look for in order to make sure none of the couplings had...
2005 – Cofidis
- Grand Prix de DenainGrand Prix de DenainGrand Prix de Denain is a professional cycle road race held in Denain, France. Since 2005 the race is organized as a 1.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour, also being part of the Coupe de France de cyclisme sur route....
- Châteauroux - Classic de l'Indre
- Stage 5, Étoile de BessègesÉtoile de BessègesThe Étoile de Bessèges is an early-season five-day road bicycle racing stage race held annually in Southern France, around Bessèges. Since 2005, it has been organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour and features as one of the first stage races of the European season.-Palmarès:...
2006 – Cofidis
- Stage 1, Tour de France2006 Tour de FranceThe 2006 Tour de France was the 93rd Tour de France, taking place from July 1 to July 23, 2006. It was won by Óscar Pereiro following the disqualification of apparent winner Floyd Landis....
- Maillot vert after Stage 1
- 138th of 139 finishers (176 starters)
- Overall and Stage 3, Tour de PicardieTour de PicardieThe Tour de Picardie is a professional multi-stage cycle road race held annually in Picardy, France. Since 2005, it has been organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour....
- Grand Prix de DenainGrand Prix de DenainGrand Prix de Denain is a professional cycle road race held in Denain, France. Since 2005 the race is organized as a 1.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour, also being part of the Coupe de France de cyclisme sur route....
2007 – Unibet.com
- Memorial SamynLe SamynMemorial José Samyn is a single-day road bicycle race held annually in March in Fayt-le-Franc, Belgium, starting in Frameries and finishing in Dour. Since 2005, the race is organized as a 1.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour...
(GP Fayt-le-Franc) - Overall and Stage 1, Record Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen
2008 – Agritubel
- Stage 2, Tour MéditerranéenTour MéditerranéenTour Méditerranéen is a professional road bicycle racing event held in southern France along the Mediterranean Sea. The Tour Méditerranéen is a five-day stage race that began in 1974 and since 2005 has been a part of the UCI Europe Tour as a 2.1 event...
2009 – Besson Sojasun
- Stages 1 and 2, Étoile de BessègesÉtoile de BessègesThe Étoile de Bessèges is an early-season five-day road bicycle racing stage race held annually in Southern France, around Bessèges. Since 2005, it has been organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour and features as one of the first stage races of the European season.-Palmarès:...
- Stage 1, Critérium InternationalCritérium InternationalThe Critérium International is a two-day bicycle stage race held in France every spring. It was formerly known as the Critérium National de la Route, first run in 1932....
- 1st, Paris–Camembert
- 1st, Grand Prix de DenainGrand Prix de DenainGrand Prix de Denain is a professional cycle road race held in Denain, France. Since 2005 the race is organized as a 1.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour, also being part of the Coupe de France de cyclisme sur route....
(1.1) - Stage 1, Tour du Poitou Charentes et de la Vienne
- 1st, Châteauroux ClassicChâteauroux ClassicThe Châteauroux Classic de l'Indre Trophée Fenioux is a single-day road bicycle race held annually in August in the region of Indre, France, starting and finishing in Châteauroux...
(1.1)
2010 – Saur Sojasun
- Stage 1, Tour of Oman2010 Tour of OmanThe 2010 Tour of Oman was the first edition of the Tour of Oman cycling stage race. It was rated as a 2.1 event on the UCI Asia Tour, and held from 14 February to 19 February 2010, in Oman. The race was won by Fabian Cancellara of .-Teams:...
- Stage 3, Tour of BelgiumTour of BelgiumThe Tour of Belgium is a four-day bicycle race which is held annually in Belgium.It was held annually between 1908 and 1981, except during both world wars. Between 1982 and 1990 several of races were not organised and none at all during the decade 1991 to 2001...
- Stage 3, Volta a PortugalVolta a PortugalThe Volta a Portugal em bicicleta is a long distance road bicycle race for professionals held in Portugal. The competition takes place annually during a two-week span.- History :...
2011 – Saur Sojasun
- 1st, Grand Prix de DenainGrand Prix de DenainGrand Prix de Denain is a professional cycle road race held in Denain, France. Since 2005 the race is organized as a 1.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour, also being part of the Coupe de France de cyclisme sur route....