in 1967, aimar's and anquetil's team became bic, sponsored by a company making ballpoint pens, cigarette lighters and razors. aimar won the four days of dunkirk, the hill climb of mont faron and came seventh in the giro d'italia after sacrificing his chances for anquetil. aimar rode the tour de france for france, the organizers having started a two-year experiment with national teams. aimar was joint leader with the eventual winner, roger pingeon. aimar won the eighth stage at the top of the ballon d'alsace, then rode for pingeon and finished sixth.