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Frankie Andreu, born September 26, 1966 in Dearborn, Michigan, is a former professional cyclist whose career highlights include riding as team captain of the U.S. Postal Service cycling team along with Lance Armstrong in 1998, 1999 and 2000. He currently holds the American record for competing in nine Tour de France bicycle races from 1992 to 2000.

He began his cycling career in track cycling, winning the individual pursuit during the 1984 Junior National Track Cycling Championships in Emmanus, Pennsylvania In 1985, he placed first in the Madison during the National Track Cycling Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana. and second in the points race and team pursuit. In 1988, Andreu qualified to represent the United States Cycling Team in Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea where he placed eighth in the points race.

Andreu moved from track cycling to road cycling after signing to the 7-Eleven Pro Cycling Team in 1989 when he finished his first professional stage race, the Giro d'Italia. His highest finish in the Tour de France was second during the 18th stage of the 1993 race where he was teammates with a young Lance Armstrong on the Motorola Pro Cycling Team. Andreu finished fourth in the road race during the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.

He is best remembered by the professional cycling community as his role as a "super cycling domestique", particularly for sacrificing personal gain for the benefit of other teammates during many races.

He has served as a bicycle race commentator on the Outdoor Life Network since retiring from professional cycling in 2001 and remains active in domestic pro racing, often lending his voice and knowledge announcing for pro races.

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