Josef Fischer

Josef Fischer (20 January 1865 – 3 March 1953) was a German road bicycle racer. He is best known for winning the first edition of Paris–Roubaix in 1896 and Bordeaux–Paris in 1900.

After his retirement from active cycling, Fischer initially stayed in Paris, working as a chauffeur for noble customers. During the First World War he had to leave France and returned to Germany.

Major results

1893 1st, Vienna–Berlin 1896 1st, Paris–Roubaix 1899 2nd, Bordeaux–Paris 1900 1st, Bordeaux–Paris 2nd, Paris–Roubaix 1903 15th, Tour de France