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Solo–Superia
Solo–Superia was a Belgian professional cycling team that existed from 1961 to 1966. Its main sponsor was Belgian margarine manufacturer Solo. Its most notable wins were the 1965 Paris–Roubaix with Rik Van Looy and the 1966 Tour of Flanders with Edward Sels. Major results Source: 1961 – Solo–Van Steenbergen :*Elfstedenronde, Rik Van Steenbergen :*Tour de Luxembourg Stage 1, Robert Lelangue :*Druivenkoers Overijse, Ludo Janssens :*Paris–Tours, Joseph Wouters 1962 – Solo–Van Steenbergen :* Brabantse Pijl, Ludo Janssens :*Paris–Brussels, Joseph Wouters :*Elfstedenronde, Emile Severeyns :*Peace Race, Stage 9 Roger De Breuker 1963 – Solo–Terrot–Van Steenbergen :* Ronde van Limburg, Joseph Wouters :*Paris–Nice, Joseph Wouters :* Brabantse Pijl, Joseph Wouters :*Dwars door België Stage 1, Albert Covens :*Four Days of Dunkirk ::Stage 1, Henri De Wolf ::Stage 2, Robert Lelangue :*Tour de France Stage 6a & 20, Roger De Breuker :*Druivenkoers O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rik Van Steenbergen
Hendrik Van Steenbergen (9 September 1924 – 15 May 2003) was a Belgium, Belgian racing cyclist, considered to be one of the best among the great number of successful Belgian cyclists. Early life Van Steenbergen was born in Arendonk into a poor family. As a fledgling teenager, he worked successively as cigar-roller in a factory, as errand boy and as bicycle mechanic. Dreaming of a cycling career like that of his idol Karel Kaers, the tall youngster started his first street race in Morkhoven on April 4, 1939, and won it. He eventually became one of Belgium's best juniors from 1939 to 1942, winning 52 road races. Career Van Steenbergen was considered a "medical marvel" due to the exceptional large heart he had. He started cycling as a professional during World War II in 1942, after being an amateur since he was 14. Although the official age limit was 21, it was decided that he could enter the professional circuit directly at the age of 18. The next year, he won his first im ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
