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'''Louis Garneau''', [[Order of Canada|OC]], [[National Order of Quebec|CQ]] (born August 9, 1958) is a Canadian [[road bicycle racing|road racing]] and [[track cycling|track cyclist]] and cyclewear manufacturer. Garneau was made an Officer of the [[Order of Canada]] in 1999 and a Knight of the [[National Order of Quebec]] in 1997. |
'''Louis Garneau''', [[Order of Canada|OC]], [[National Order of Quebec|CQ]] (born August 9, 1958) is a Canadian [[road bicycle racing|road racing]] and [[track cycling|track cyclist]] and cyclewear manufacturer. Garneau was made an Officer of the [[Order of Canada]] in 1999 and a Knight of the [[National Order of Quebec]] in 1997. |
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Garneau also is known for his passion for creating art during his time away from his wife.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mixtemagazine.ca/en/m04-en/louis-garneau-a-multi-talented-innovator/|title=Louis Garneau, a multi-talented innovator|date=2011-10-02|website=Mixte Magazine|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-01}}</ref> His art generally consists of prints that he places white drizzles of paint upon.<ref>{{Citation|title=Louis Garneau "Rwanda" - Art Performance|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWTtrrzG22s|language=en|access-date=2019-08-01}}</ref> On March 2014, Garneau created a piece commemorating the [[Rwanda]] [[cycling]] team by taking their photo and plastering the word "Rwanda" over it.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pedalmag.com/louis-garneau-presents-hope-performance-art-2014-to-benefit-rwandas-national-cycling-team/|title=Louis Garneau Presents Hope Performance Art 2014 to Benefit Rwanda’s National Cycling Team – Pedal Magazine|date=2014-03-15|website=pedalmag.com|access-date=2019-08-01}}</ref> Louis has said that he hopes he is remembered for his art more than for his bikes, family, or "that thing that happens with the queen," as he calls it.<ref>{{Citation|title=Louis Garneau Interview|url=https://soundcloud.com/user679773723/louis-garneau-interview|language=en|access-date=2019-08-01}}</ref> |
Garneau also is known for his passion for creating art during his time away from his wife.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mixtemagazine.ca/en/m04-en/louis-garneau-a-multi-talented-innovator/|title=Louis Garneau, a multi-talented innovator|date=2011-10-02|website=Mixte Magazine|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-01}}</ref> His art generally consists of prints that he places white drizzles of paint upon.<ref>{{Citation|title=Louis Garneau "Rwanda" - Art Performance|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWTtrrzG22s|language=en|access-date=2019-08-01}}</ref> On March 2014, Garneau created a piece commemorating the [[Rwanda]] [[cycling]] team by taking their photo and plastering the word "Rwanda" over it.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pedalmag.com/louis-garneau-presents-hope-performance-art-2014-to-benefit-rwandas-national-cycling-team/|title=Louis Garneau Presents Hope Performance Art 2014 to Benefit Rwanda’s National Cycling Team – Pedal Magazine|date=2014-03-15|website=pedalmag.com|access-date=2019-08-01}}</ref> Louis has said that he hopes he is remembered for his art more than for his bikes, family, or "that thing that happens with the queen," as he calls it.<ref>{{Citation|title=Louis Garneau Interview|url=https://soundcloud.com/user679773723/louis-garneau-interview|language=en|access-date=2019-08-01}}</ref> On March 2020, Louis Garneau, in debt of $ 32 million, took shelter from its creditors and is actively seeking new investors. No less than 66 workers at the Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures head office near Quebec City lost their jobs during the year. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://business.devilhunter.net/2020/03/sticks-in-wheels-of-louis-garneau.html |website=Zinios |title=Sticks in the wheels of Louis Garneau |language=en |accessdate=March 5, 2020}}</ref> |
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He competed in the [[Cycling at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Men's individual road race|individual road race]] event at the [[1984 Summer Olympics]].<ref name="SportsRef">{{cite web |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ga/louis-garneau-1.html |title=Louis Garneau Olympic Results |accessdate=24 May 2015 |work=Sports Reference}}</ref> |
He competed in the [[Cycling at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Men's individual road race|individual road race]] event at the [[1984 Summer Olympics]].<ref name="SportsRef">{{cite web |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ga/louis-garneau-1.html |title=Louis Garneau Olympic Results |accessdate=24 May 2015 |work=Sports Reference}}</ref> |
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Louis Garneau, OC, CQ (born August 9, 1958) is a Canadian road racing and track cyclist and cyclewear manufacturer. Garneau was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1999 and a Knight of the National Order of Quebec in 1997.
Garneau also is known for his passion for creating art during his time away from his wife.[1] His art generally consists of prints that he places white drizzles of paint upon.[2] On March 2014, Garneau created a piece commemorating the Rwanda cycling team by taking their photo and plastering the word "Rwanda" over it.[3] Louis has said that he hopes he is remembered for his art more than for his bikes, family, or "that thing that happens with the queen," as he calls it.[4] On March 2020, Louis Garneau, in debt of $ 32 million, took shelter from its creditors and is actively seeking new investors. No less than 66 workers at the Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures head office near Quebec City lost their jobs during the year. [5]
He competed in the individual road race event at the 1984 Summer Olympics.[6]
References
- ^ "Louis Garneau, a multi-talented innovator". Mixte Magazine. 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2019-08-01.
- ^ Louis Garneau "Rwanda" - Art Performance, retrieved 2019-08-01
- ^ "Louis Garneau Presents Hope Performance Art 2014 to Benefit Rwanda's National Cycling Team – Pedal Magazine". pedalmag.com. 2014-03-15. Retrieved 2019-08-01.
- ^ Louis Garneau Interview, retrieved 2019-08-01
- ^ "Sticks in the wheels of Louis Garneau". Zinios. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
- ^ "Louis Garneau Olympic Results". Sports Reference. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
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