Pieter Weening

Cyclist and Giro d'Italia stage winner

Pieter Weening - Cyclist and Giro d'Italia stage winner
Born

April 5th, 1981
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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Born in the Netherlands, a professional road cyclist competed primarily from 2002 to 2017. Specialized in climbing and stage races, achieved significant success during Grand Tours. Secured a notable victory at the 2007 Giro d'Italia, winning Stage 9. Represented teams such as Rabobank and Orica-GreenEDGE throughout a career spanning over a decade.

Won Stage 9 of the 2007 Giro d'Italia

Competed in multiple Grand Tours

Rode for Rabobank and Orica-GreenEDGE

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