Maurice Pardon (28 December 1884 – 16 October 1944) was a French road cyclist who was active professionally from 1908 to 1911.
Biography Pardon was born in Vitry-sur-Seine on 28 December 1884. He turned professional in 1908, riding for the Alcyon–Dunlop team and later for Femina Cycles and Le Globe–Dunlop. In 1900 he placed ninth in the French National Road Race Championships and second in behind Constant Ménager. In the 1910 Tour de France, Pardon competed among the isolés (independent riders). These riders received no mechanical, food, or lodging assistance and were responsible for their own needs. After a stage, reportedly famished, he took food intended for riders in the "grouped" category. Race director Henri Desgrange disqualified him from all prize money and awards. Despite being penniless and hungry, Pardon completed the race in 21st place overall.
Major results 1909 2nd 9th National Road Race Championships 19th Paris–Brussels 1911 15th Paris–Tours
Grand Tour general classification results + Stage races 1908 1909 1910 1911 Tour de France DNF DNF 21st 23rd
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