Georges Vandenberghe
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Georges Vandenberghe was a professional Belgian
cyclist.
Vandenberghe participated in 7 Tours de France between 1965
and 1971
. His best tour was the 1968 Tour de France
, where he wore the yellow jersey
for 11 days, and finished 18th in the overall classification.
1962
1963
1964
1966
1967
1968
1970
1971
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
cyclist.
Vandenberghe participated in 7 Tours de France between 1965
1965 Tour de France
The 1965 Tour de France was memorable for a number of reasons. In his first year as a professional, Felice Gimondi, a substitute replacement on the Salvarani team, captures the overall title ahead of Raymond Poulidor, last year's second place finisher...
and 1971
1971 Tour de France
The 1971 Tour de France was the 58th Tour de France, taking place June 26 to July 18, 1971. It consisted of 22 stages over , ridden at an average speed of ....
. His best tour was the 1968 Tour de France
1968 Tour de France
The 1968 Tour de France was the 55th Tour de France, taking place June 27 to July 21, 1968. It consisted of 22 stages over 4684.8 km, ridden at an average speed of 34.894 km/h...
, where he 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 11 days, and finished 18th in the overall classification.
Palmarès
1961- Tour du Hainaut
1962
- Omloop van de Westhoek
1963
- Moorsele
- Anzegem
- Schoonaarde
- Ruiselede
1964
- Moorsele
- Omloop der Zuid-West-Vlaamse Bergen
- Volta a PortugalVolta a PortugalThe Volta a Portugal em bicicleta is a long distance road bicycle race for professionals held in Portugal. The competition takes place annually during a two-week span.- History :...
:- Winner 4 stages
- Winner points classification
- Westrozebeke
- Sint-Andries
1966
- Tour de France1966 Tour de FranceThe 1966 Tour de France was the 53rd Tour de France, taking place June 21 to July 14, 1966. It consisted of 22 stages over 4303 km, ridden at an average speed of 36.760 km/h....
:- Winner stage 13
1967
- Flèche Enghiennoise
- Machelen
- Ronde van Oost-Vlaanderen
- Giro d'Italia1967 Giro d'ItaliaThe 1967 Giro d'Italia of cycling, 50th edition of the Corsa Rosa, was held from 20 May to 11 June 1967. It consisted of 22 stages and was won by Felice Gimondi.- Final classment:- Maglia rosa holders:- Other jerseys:...
:- Winner stage 13
1968
- Assebroek
1970
- GP du Tournaisis
1971
- Sirault