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Cycling Great Greg LeMond Pedaling Away From Minnesota Mansion

Cycling legend Greg LeMond is ready to pedal away from his 40-acre estate in Minnesota’s Twin Cities area. He recently listed his property in Medina, MN, for just a shade under $5 million.

The Georgian-style mansion was built in 1988 by architect Ken Durr. It features six bedrooms, seven baths, and three half-baths spread over 11,550 square feet of space.

The 55-year-old, three-time Tour de France champion has taken great care in updating the home over the years. The kitchen now has a 10-foot-high ceiling, center island topped with Carrara marble, Thermador gas range, built-in coffee bar, walk-in pantry, and oak hardwood floors.

Speaking of floors, within the mansion you’ll find Italian marble, wide-plank wood, reclaimed oak, or herringbone-patterned oak. Blue stone is used on the home’s terrace. Other luxury features include enameled wainscoting, Palladian windows, and five fireplaces, which come in handy during Minnesota winters.

No one need ever feel a chill on this property—even the attached four-car garage is heated, as is the separate outbuilding and shop.

The home’s lower level has both an amusement room/theater and a game room. A wet bar with refrigerator enables any snack attacks.

Outdoors there are with sprawling lawns, a tennis court, and nearby hiking trails.

LeMond, a two-time Road Race World Champion, is retired, but he keeps busy with speaking engagements and charitable causes and organizations.

LeMond and his wife, Kathy, moved to Minnesota in the early ’90s to get away from spotlight and raise their children in a less public environment. He’s now selling the family estate because he’s decided it’s time to relocate.

His recent signing of a $44 million contract with Australia’s Deakin University to develop and produce carbon fiber bikes and other products could point Down Under.

Patty Napier and Carrie Fleischhacker of Coldwell Banker Burnet, in Wayzata, MN, have the listing.

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