Géo Lefèvre (1877–1961) was a French sports journalist and the originator of the idea for the Tour de France.
He suggested the idea for the Tour at a meeting with Henri Desgrange, editor of the daily newspaper L'Auto as a way to boost circulation. Desgrange recruited Lefèvre from the rival daily sports paper, Le Vélo, to work as his rugby and cycling correspondent. Lefèvre played both sports but was keener on cycling. When L'Auto's circulation didn't match the hopes of its backers, Lefèvre was the youngest at a crisis conference held on the first floor of L'Auto's office in the rue Faubourg Montmartre in Paris. He said in subsequent interviews that he suggested a six-day race round France only because he could think of nothing else to say.Desgrange said: "As I understand it, petit Géo, you are suggesting a Tour de France". The name had been used before, particularly in car racing, as the Tour de France Automobile was first held in 1899, but it was the first time it had been used in cycling. Desgrange took Lefèvre for lunch and the pair discussed the idea over coffee. Only when the newspaper's accountant, Victor Goddet, said he would put the company's funds into the scheme did Desgrange accept the idea. He didn't believe it so whole-heartedly, though, because he stayed away from the first Tour in 1903 and appointed Lefèvre director of the course and judge at both the start and finish, following the race by train, missing the finish in Lyon.
Géo Lefèvre also played a key role in the early days of the sport of cyclo-cross.
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Some of their strengths
Géo Lefèvre has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Courageous, Practical, Intellectual, Independent, Analytical, Strong, and Sensual.
Idealistic and Altruistic
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Géo Lefèvre is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who is ambitious and motivated.
Adventurous and Free
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Géo Lefèvre well know them as someone who can be talented, wayward and free, like a big river or the ocean.
Active and Ambitious
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Géo Lefèvre as someone who is active, ambitious, bold, and courageous.
A person who is driven and organized, is wise with money, who knows how to tell a good story, likes physical activity, and who loves learning.
Exacting and Achievement-oriented
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Géo Lefèvre is someone who has very high expectations for people, and who can be extremely focused on achieving goals and objectives.
They are also someone who is curious, dynamic, and positive, and who enjoys inspiring and communicating with other people.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Géo Lefèvre tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.
Some of Géo Lefèvre's challenges
While Géo Lefèvre has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Géo Lefèvre can be Rebellious, Stubborn, Emotionally Distant, Idle, Impulsive, Aggressive, and Irritable.
Rebellious and Emotionally Distant
One of Géo Lefèvre's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.
Impulsive and Aggressive
Géo Lefèvre is someone who can be impulsive, aggressive, and confrontational, can have difficulty listening to others, be moody and high strung, have conflict with authority figures, be too judgmental of others, and who can be overindulgent and extravagant.
Serious and Callous
Finally, Géo Lefèvre also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.
