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1959 Gent–Wevelgem
The 1959 Gent–Wevelgem was the 21st edition of the Gent–Wevelgem cycle race and was held on 4 April 1959. The race started in Ghent and finished in Wevelgem Wevelgem () is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Gullegem, Moorsele and Wevelgem proper. On January 1, 2006, Wevelgem had a total population of 31,020. The total area is 3 .... The race was won by Leon Vandaele. General classification References Gent–Wevelgem 1959 in road cycling 1959 in Belgian sport April 1959 sports events in Europe {{Gent–Wevelgem-race-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leon Vandaele
Leon Vandaele (24 February 1933 in Ruddervoorde – 30 April 2000 in Oostkamp) was a Belgian professional road bicycle racer. His biggest victory was the 1958 Paris–Roubaix. Palmarès ;1954 :Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne ;1956 :Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen :Omloop van het Houtland ;1957 :Threedays of Antwerp :Paris–Brussels :Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen :Halle–Ingooigem ;1958 :Paris–Roubaix :Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen ;1959 :Gent–Wevelgem ;1961 :Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne :Nokere Koerse Nokere Koerse is a European semi classic single day cycle race held in the Belgian region of Flanders. Since 2005, the race has been organized as a 1.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour. Starting in 2016 it was a 1.HC event. The Nokere Koerse was c ... References External links * 1933 births 2000 deaths Belgian male cyclists People from Oostkamp Cyclists from West Flanders {{Belgium-cycling-bio-1930s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jos Hoevenaers
Jos Hoevenaers (30 November 1932, in Antwerp – 14 June 1995, in Wilrijk) was a Belgian cyclist, reputed for his attacking style. In 1960 he wore the pink jersey of leadership for eight days in the Giro d'Italia, but Jacques Anquetil won instead. Bad luck, and inadequate time-trialling and sprinting stopped Hoevenaers' becoming the best Belgian Tour rider of his generation. Major results ;1955 : Berliner Rundfahrt (U23) ;1956 : Berliner Rundfahrt (U23) : Liège-Marche-Liège : Final classification Ster van Ieper ;1957 : Omloop der drie Proviniciën : Omloop van Midden-België : Tour de Catalonia: Stage 3A ;1958 : Mandel-Leie-Schelde : Final classification Rome-Naples-Rome ;1959 : La Flèche Wallonne ;1960 : Driedaagse van Antwerpen Stage 1A : Brussel-Sint-Truiden stage 2 ;1961 : Schaal Sels ;1962 : Omloop van Midden-België ;1964 : Omloop van Midden-Brabant : Scheldeprijs Vlaanderen : Berner Rundfahrt Tours de France * 1958 – 10th, 1 day in yellow jersey *1959 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacques Anquetil
Jacques Anquetil (; 8 January 1934 – 18 November 1987) was a French road racing cyclist and the first cyclist to win the Tour de France five times, in 1957 and from 1961 to 1964. He stated before the 1961 Tour that he would gain the yellow jersey on day one and wear it all through the tour, a tall order with two previous winners in the field—Charly Gaul and Federico Bahamontes—but he did it.Anquetil took the yellow jersey after the second half-stage (time trial) of the first day, Darrigade having won the first half-stage. His victories in stage races such as the Tour were built on an exceptional ability to ride alone against the clock in individual time trial stages, which lent him the name "Monsieur Chrono". He won eight Grand Tours in his career, which was a record when he retired and has only since been surpassed by Eddy Merckx and Bernard Hinault. Early life Anquetil was the son of a builder in Mont-Saint-Aignan, in the hills above Rouen in Normandy, n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1957 Gent–Wevelgem
The 1957 Gent–Wevelgem was the 19th edition of the Gent–Wevelgem cycle race and was held on 23 March 1957. The race started in Ghent and finished in Wevelgem. The race was won by Rik Van Looy. General classification References Gent–Wevelgem 1957 in road cycling 1957 in Belgian sport March 1957 sports events in Europe {{Gent–Wevelgem-race-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gent–Wevelgem
Gent–Wevelgem, officially Gent–Wevelgem – In Flanders Fields, is a road cycling race in Belgium, held annually since 1934. It is one of the classic races part of the Flemish Cycling Week, run in late March on the last Sunday before the Tour of Flanders. Although the event is often called a '' sprinters classic'' due to its flat finishing terrain, its early-season date means riders are often tested by wind and rain, as well as several climbs, including two ascents of the steep and fully cobbled Kemmelberg. As a result, few editions of Gent–Wevelgem actually end in a bunch sprint – often the winner comes from a small group of escapees. In 2005 the race was included in the inaugural UCI ProTour and in 2011 in its successor, the UCI World Tour. Since 2011 it is organized by Flanders Classics, which also organizes the Tour of Flanders. Since 2012 a woman's event is held on the same day as the men's race. Six riders share the record of victories. Belgians Robert Van Eena ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghent
Ghent ( nl, Gent ; french: Gand ; traditional English: Gaunt) is a city and a Municipalities of Belgium, municipality in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is the capital and largest city of the East Flanders province, and the third largest in the country, exceeded in size only by Brussels and Antwerp. It is a Port of Ghent, port and Ghent University, university city. The city originally started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Leie and in the Late Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of northern Europe, with some 50,000 people in 1300. The municipality comprises the city of Ghent proper and the surrounding suburbs of Afsnee, Desteldonk, Drongen, Gentbrugge, Ledeberg, Mariakerke (East Flanders), Mariakerke, Mendonk, Oostakker, Sint-Amandsberg, Sint-Denijs-Westrem, Sint-Kruis-Winkel, Wondelgem and Zwijnaarde. With 262,219 inhabitants at the beginning of 2019, Ghent is Belgium's second largest municipality by number of inhabitants ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wevelgem
Wevelgem () is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Gullegem, Moorsele and Wevelgem proper. On January 1, 2006, Wevelgem had a total population of 31,020. The total area is 38.76 km² which gives a population density of 800 inhabitants per km². You can reach Wevelgem by road (E403 – A19 – R8), by boat ( De Leie), by air ( Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport) or by train at Wevelgem railway station. Wevelgem is known for the annual Gent–Wevelgem bicycle road race which finishes in the town. History The earliest known mention dates from 1197. Wevelgem was home to the Cistercian Guldenberg Abbey in the 13th–14th centuries, which owned grain mills in various locations. From c. 1278 to 1310, abbess Ida was in charge, though Marc Brion lists it as an abbey for men. In the old days, the river De Leie was important for Wevelgem. The people used the river to soak flax, before they processed it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michel Stolker
Michel Stolker (29 September 1933 – 28 May 2018) was a Dutch former professional racing cyclist. He rode in three editions of the Tour de France. Stolker died on 28 May 2018 at the age of 84. References External links * 1933 births 2018 deaths Dutch male cyclists Sportspeople from Utrech ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armand Desmet
Armand Desmet (23 January 1931 – 17 November 2012) nieuwsblad.be Details of death (in Dutch). was a Belgian professional road bicycle racer
Road bicycle racing is the cycle sport discipline of road cycling, held primarily on paved roads. Road racing is the most popular professional form of bicycle racing, in terms of numbers of competitors, events and spectators. The two most common ... .
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Willy Vannitsen
Willy Vannitsen (8 February 1935 – 19 August 2001) was a Belgian professional road bicycle racer. In 1962, Vannitsen won two stages in the 1962 Tour de France. Major results ;1951 : National Road Race Novice Championship ;1954 :Heist-op-den-Berg :Hoegaarden :Momalle :Zele ;1955 :Brussegem :Geel :Heusden Limburg :Tessenderlo :Omloop van de Gete :Drie Zustersteden :Grote Bevrijdingsprijs :Itegem ;1956 :Beerse :Herent :Jeuk :Wellen :Omloop van de Fruitstreek Alken :Beersel ;1957 :Beerse :Brazzaville :Six Days of Brussels (with Rik Van Looy) :Houthalen-Helchteren :Lommel :Londerzeel :Loverval :Oviedo :Putte-Mechelen :Ronde van Limburg :Omloop van de Fruitstreek Alken :Overpelt ;1958 :Fontanelas : Giro d'Italia: ::Winner stage 1 :Melsele :Paal :Sint-Truiden :Wavre : Giro di Toscana :Vijfbergenomloop :Omloop van Limburg :Heusden Limburg :Florenville :Hoepertingen :Zele ;1959 :Berlare :Beverlo :Puurs :Rummen :Wingene :Nazareth :Tienen ;1960 :Averbode :Sint-Truiden :Ronde van Limburg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
André Noyelle
André Noyelle (29 November 1931 – 4 February 2003) was a road racing cyclist from Belgium. He won the gold medal in the men's individual road race at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. At the same tournament he also claimed the title in the men's team road race, alongside Robert Grondelaers and Lucien Victor. He was a professional rider from 1953 to 1966. Major results ;1952 : 1st Road race, Olympic Games : 1st Team road race, Olympic Games (with Robert Grondelaers and Lucien Victor) : 1st National military road race championships : 2nd Amateur road race, World Road Championships ;1953 : 3rd Omloop van het Houtland ;1955 : 1st Stage 1A Trois Jours d'Anvers : 1st Stage 4 Tour de l'Ouest : 2nd Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen : 4th Gent–Wevelgem ;1957 : 1st Elfstedenronde : 2nd Gent–Wevelgem : 3rd Dwars door Vlaanderen ;1958 : 3rd Brussels–Ingooigem : 4th Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne : 10th Gent–Wevelgem ;1959 : 1st Grand Prix de Fourmies : 2nd Kampioen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gilbert Desmet
Gilbert Desmet (born 2 February 1931 in Roeselare), nicknamed ''Smetje van Lichtervelde'', is a former Belgian cyclist who was professional from 1952 to 1967. In the 1956 Tour de France, he wore the yellow jersey for 2 days, and in the 1963 Tour de France he wore it for 9 days. Desmet won 101 professional races, including Paris–Tours, La Flèche Wallonne and Four Days of Dunkirk. His best result in the Tour de France was his 4th place in 1962. He finished second in the 1959 Paris–Roubaix. Throughout his career, he was often confused with Gilbert De Smet, another Belgian cyclist with a similar name. Major results ;1951 : 2nd Kattekoers ;1954 : 1st GP Stad Zottegem : 8th Omloop Het Volk ;1956 : Tour de France ::Held after Stages 3–4a : 1st Overall Drielandentrofee ::1st Stage 1 : 1st Omloop van Oost-Vlaanderen : 2nd Overall Four Days of Dunkirk : 2nd Vijfbergenomloop ;1957 : 1st Omloop van het Houtland : 2nd Overall Driedaagse van Antwerpen : 6th Kuurne–Brussels� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
