Bernard Van de Kerckhove
Belgian cyclist and Tour de France participant
Born
1941
85 years ago
Died
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Belgium
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Competed as a professional cyclist in road racing events. Participated in multiple editions of the Tour de France. Achieved notable performances in various cycling competitions throughout the career. Contributed to the development of cycling as a competitive sport in Belgium.
Competed in the Tour de France
Participated in classic cycling races
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