Albertus Geldermans
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Albertus Geldermans also known as Ab Geldermans (born 17 March 1935 in Beverwijk
, The Netherlands) is a former Dutch professional road bicycle racer and directeur sportif
. He was professional from 1959 to 1966 and rode seven editions of the Tour de France
. In 1962 he finished fifth overall and wore the yellow jersey
for two days. In 1960 Geldermans won Liège–Bastogne–Liège and won the Deutschland Tour
. In 1962 he was Dutch road race champion. Afterwards he became directeur sportif
of the Dutch national cycling team
that competed the 1967 Tour de France
and directed Jan Janssen to victory in the 1967 Tour de France
.
1958
1959
1960
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1962
1963
1964
Beverwijk
Beverwijk is a municipality and a town in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. The town is located about northwest of Amsterdam in the Randstad metropolitan area, north of the North Sea Canal very close to the North Sea coast...
, The Netherlands) is a former Dutch professional road bicycle racer and directeur sportif
Directeur sportif
A directeur sportif is a person directing a cycling team during a road bicycle racing event...
. He was professional from 1959 to 1966 and rode seven editions of the Tour de France
Tour de France
The Tour de France is an annual bicycle race held in France and nearby countries. First staged in 1903, the race covers more than and lasts three weeks. As the best known and most prestigious of cycling's three "Grand Tours", the Tour de France attracts riders and teams from around the world. The...
. In 1962 he finished fifth overall and wore the yellow jersey
Yellow jersey
The general classification in the Tour de France is the most important classification, the one by which the winner of the Tour de France is determined. Since 1919, the leader of the general classification wears the yellow jersey .-History:...
for two days. In 1960 Geldermans won Liège–Bastogne–Liège and won the Deutschland Tour
Deutschland Tour
The Deutschland Tour was the most important multi-stage road bicycle race in Germany. Initially the race was held in May/June. Since 2005 it is part of the UCI ProTour and has been moved to August...
. In 1962 he was Dutch road race champion. Afterwards he became directeur sportif
Directeur sportif
A directeur sportif is a person directing a cycling team during a road bicycle racing event...
of the Dutch national cycling team
Cycling team
A cycling team is a group of cyclists who join a team or are acquired and train together to compete in bicycle races whether recreational or professional - and the supporting personnel...
that competed the 1967 Tour de France
1967 Tour de France
The 1967 Tour de France was the 54th Tour de France, taking place June 29 to July 23, 1967. It consisted of 22 stages over 4780 km, ridden at 35.018 km/h...
and directed Jan Janssen to victory in the 1967 Tour de France
1967 Tour de France
The 1967 Tour de France was the 54th Tour de France, taking place June 29 to July 23, 1967. It consisted of 22 stages over 4780 km, ridden at 35.018 km/h...
.
Palmarès
1957- Ronde van Gouda
- Ronde van het IJsselmeer
- Ronde van Zuid-Holland
1958
- Noordwijkerhout
1959
- Beverwijk
- Merelbeke
- Merksem
- Wielsbeke
1960
- Deutschland TourDeutschland TourThe Deutschland Tour was the most important multi-stage road bicycle race in Germany. Initially the race was held in May/June. Since 2005 it is part of the UCI ProTour and has been moved to August...
- Weekend Ardennais
- Liège–Bastogne–Liège
1961
- Menton-Roma
- Millau
- Four Days of DunkirkFour Days of DunkirkThe Four Days of Dunkirk is road bicycle race around the Nord-Pas de Calais region of northern France. Confusingly, since the addition of an individual time trial in 1963, the race has usually been held over a 5 or 6 day period. Since 2005, the race is organised as a 2.HC event on the UCI Europe...
1962
Dutch National Road Race ChampionshipDutch National Road Race ChampionshipThe Dutch National Road Race Championships take place annually, on the weekend prior to the start of the Tour de France. First held in 1888, today it is organized by the Top Sports Group, commissioned by the KNWU.- Men:...- national time trial champion
- Tour de France1962 Tour de FranceThe 1962 Tour de France was the 49th Tour de France, taking place June 24 to July 15, 1962. It was composed of 22 stages over 4274 km, ridden at an average speed of 37.306 km/h. After more than 30 years, the Tour was again contested by trade teams...
:- 5th place overall classification
- Wearing yellow jerseyYellow jerseyThe general classification in the Tour de France is the most important classification, the one by which the winner of the Tour de France is determined. Since 1919, the leader of the general classification wears the yellow jersey .-History:...
for two days
- Pontivy
- Vuelta a España1962 Vuelta a EspañaThe 1962 Vuelta a España was the 17th Vuelta a España, taking place from April 27 to May 13, 1962. It consisted of 17 stages over 2806 km, ridden at an average speed of 35.684 km/h....
:- Winner stage 10
- 10th place overall classification
1963
- GP du Midi-Libre
- Manché-Océan
1964
- Prix de Parisien