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Place of Birth: Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
About Louis Garneau
- Louis Garneau, OC, CQ (born August 9, 1958) is a Canadian road racing and track cyclist and cyclewear manufacturer.
- Despite the fame stemming from his eponymous company, he is best known for putting his arm around Elizabeth II while having his photo taken, thus breaking what the United Kingdom considers royal protocol.
- The incident was incredibly controversial, putting strain on Louis’ relationship with the UK.
- Garneau said of the incident: "I asked for a picture and she said 'no problem', so I just put my arm around her shoulder.
- In sport, we do that all the time.
- The Queen said, 'I remember you—you were a cyclist—I hope you take care to show more respect in the future'.
- I said ‘Oui’." Garneau was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1999 and a Knight of the National Order of Quebec in 1997.
- Garneau also is known for his passion for creating "art" during his time away from his wife.
- His "art" generally consists of prints that he places white drizzles of paint upon.
- On March of 2014, Garneau created a piece commemorating the Rwanda cycling team by taking their photo and plastering the word "Rwanda" over it.
- Louis has said that he hopes he is remembered for his "art" more than for his bikes, family, or "that thing that happens with the queen," as he calls it.He competed in the individual road race event at the 1984 Summer Olympics.In 2018 Garneau opened a retail location in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada with hopes of expanding his business in to the retail sector.
- It failed after 10 months.
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