“I know first-hand how the pain and shame of such childhood experiences can affect one’s life. I was so impressed by 1in6's mission and objectives that I joined the board of directors,and I'm committed to doing everything I can to ensure their success.” —Greg LeMond

Greg was the first American to win the Tour de France, in 1986. Within a year he was shot and seriously injured in a hunting accident, and then remarkably, after a grueling 2-year recovery process, he went on to win the Tour again in 1989 and 1990. One of only eight cyclists to have won the Tour three or more times, Greg has won numerous international cycling races and awards, including "Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year." His passions include nurturing young cyclists and an active calendar of public appearances to support and mentor athletes and kids in fitness and cycling.

Greg is also a successful businessman. He founded a successful bicycle company and played an integral part in the success of Oakley sunglasses and Giro helmets, having entered those companies in their start-up phases. In 2002 Greg founded LeMond Fitness, which produces and sells high quality indoor exercise bikes.

When Greg was 12 years old he was sexually abused by a family friend. In 2007 he joined the founding board of 1in6, for reasons he explains in his personal and heartfelt welcome message, below. Greg lives outside Minneapolis with his wife and children.

See also Greg's profile at GregLeMond.com and his entry on Wikipedia