Johan van der Velde
Dutch professional cyclist, Tour de France
Born
December 12th, 1956
68 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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A professional cyclist from the Netherlands achieved notable success in the 1980s. Primarily a road cyclist, specialized in multi-day races and became a prominent figure in the sport. Secured a victory in the 1984 Tour de France's final stage, and competed in multiple Grand Tours, including the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España. Demonstrated strong performances in various national championships and other international competitions.
Won the final stage of the 1984 Tour de France
Competed in the Giro d'Italia
Raced in the Vuelta a España
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