Louis Garneau
Louis Garneau, OC, CQ is a Canadian road racing and track cyclist and cyclewear manufacturer. 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. In March 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. In March 2020, Louis Garneau, in debt of $32 million, took shelter from its creditors and is actively seeking new investors. No less than 66 workers at the Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures head office near Quebec City lost their jobs during the year.
He competed in the individual road race event at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
