Residence: Villefranche de Rouergue
Family status: Father of Adrien and Elisa
Hobbies: Mountain biking, Climbing, Ski racing, Motocross
Passion: Sports in general
Favorite drink: Coke
Favorite dish: Italian cuisine
Favorite country: Australia
Personal car: BMW X3
Dream car: BMW X6
Most respected rider: Stephane Peterhansel
Favorite track: the desert
First bike: Yamaha YZ 80
First race: 1985
Most memorable results:
- 7 Dakar stage victories
- 3rd overall Dakar 2009
- 3-time World Champion ISDE
- 5-time French Enduro champion
- 3-time French Cross Country champion
