1983 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré

1983 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré
Race details
Dates30 May – 6 June 1983
Stages7 + Prologue
Distance1,261.5 km (783.9 mi)
Winning time34h 12' 00"
Results
Winner  Greg LeMond (USA) (Renault–Elf)
  Second  Robert Millar (GBR) (Peugeot–Shell–Michelin)
  Third  Robert Alban (FRA) (La Redoute–Motobécane)
Points  Phil Anderson (AUS) (Peugeot–Shell–Michelin)
Mountains  Pascal Simon (FRA) (Peugeot–Shell–Michelin)

The 1983 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré was the 35th edition of the cycle race and was held from 30 May to 6 June 1983. The race started in Sallanches and finished in Pierrelatte. The race was won by Greg LeMond of the Renault-Elf team. Pascal Simon, the initial winner, tested positive for Micorene and was given a time penalty, which resulted in his demotion to fourth place.

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