Raymond Riotte (born 16 February 1940 at Sarry,

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) is a former

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professional

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. Riotte was professional from 1966 to 1975 where he won 22 races. Riotte participated in 8 editions of the

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where he won a stage in the

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as well as wearing the yellow jersey as leader of the

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for one day. Other victories include two wins in the Tour de Seignelay, one win in

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and stage wins in

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, the

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and the Semana Catalane. Riotte was a teammate of

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and of

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Major results

;1967 :Bordeaux - Saintes :Tour de Seignelay :

: ::Winner stage 12 ::Wearing

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for one day ;1969 :Auxerre :Fourchambault :

:Saint-Tropez ;1970 :Garancières-en-Beauce ;1971 :Saint-Claud ;1972 :Quilan ;1974 :Tour de Seignelay

External links

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Palmarès of Raymond Riotte

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