Lech Piasecki

Lech Piasecki (born 13 November 1961) is a Polish former racing cyclist.

Born in Poznań, he became the first Polish cyclist to wear the yellow jersey in the Tour de France, in 1987.

[1] After Piasecki became Amateur world champion in 1985, the Colnago team wanted to sign him.

[2] His first victory as a professional cyclist was in a time trial in the 1986 Giro d'Italia, where he beat many favourites.

[4] In the 1987 Tour de France, Piasecki became second in the prologue, and took the yellow jersey after finishing in the lead group of Stage 2.

Copy of L. Piasecki medal and autograph in Sports Star Avenue in Dziwnów