Martijn Maaskant
Dutch cyclist with Tour de France participation
Born
July 27th, 1983
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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A professional cyclist from the Netherlands, specialized in road racing. Competed in prestigious events such as the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia. Participated as a member of various teams, contributing to team efforts in high-stakes races. Achieved notable results in national and international championships throughout a competitive career.
Competed in the Tour de France
Rode for Team Garmin-Sharp
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