“ It is with great sadness that we learned about the death of our friend and former champion Walter Beneteau at the age of 50. The UNCP (professional organization of French cyclists) announced on Twitter. Vanden, according to L’Équipe, “ was found dead in Bali (Indonesia) under circumstances yet to be determined by local authorities. »
Bold, bright Walter Beneteau had a unique smile and joke. it was “ wow “. A light figure from the peloton, then from the followers. As a professional, he wore the colors of Jean-René Bernaudeau’s teams (Bonjour, Brioches La Boulangère and Bouygues Telecom) between 2000 and 2006 after a spell at Vendée U, a training club in the Vendée. His promotion companions were Thomas Vauclair, Sylvain Chavanel or Jerome Pinault.
His history included success at the Boucles de l’Aulne (2000, 2003) as well as runner-up in France in 2001. He participated in 7 Tours de France (best ranking: 42.e in 2001; he finished 5e on stage in 2003).
When his career ended in 2007, Walter Beneteau continued to live the rhythm of cycling. Internship working as a Public Relations Training or Technical Assistant for TotalEnergies within the B&B Hotels team.
Source: Le Figaro

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