Henk Lubberding
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Henk Lubberding is a former Dutch professional road bicycle racer. He was a professional from 1977 to 1992.
As an amateur, he finished third in the 1976 Tour de l'Avenir
. The following year he turned professional with the Dutch cycling team
TI-Raleigh
of Peter Post
. Lubberding stayed his entire career in teams directed by Post. In 1978, Lubberding was road race champion of The Netherlands and won a stage in the 1978 Tour de France
, finishing eighth overall and best young rider.
He was a good mountain climber despite being tall, and from the low lands of Holland.
After team leader Hennie Kuiper
left, Lubberding and Paul Wellens
became co-leaders and Lubberding performed well throughout 1979 with high placings in Paris–Nice, the Amstel Gold Race
, Gent–Wevelgem, Tour de Romandie
, Rund um den Henninger-Turm and the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré. He won the Dutch road race title again and finished 18th in the 1979 Tour de France
. His role of team leader ended in 1979.
He helped Jan Raas
win the world championship in 1979. He also helped Joop Zoetemelk
win the 1980 Tour de France
. Lubberding won two more stages in the Tour de France and wore the maillot jaune in 1988.
Lubberding worked on his farm, even during his racing period.
Lubberding retired at the end of 1992 with 58 victories including Gent–Wevelgem.
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1988
As an amateur, he finished third in the 1976 Tour de l'Avenir
Tour de l'Avenir
Tour de l'Avenir is a French road bicycle racing stage race, which started in 1961 as a race similar to the Tour de France and over much of the same course but for amateurs and for semi-professionals known as independents. Riders competed in national teams...
. The following year he turned professional with the Dutch 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...
TI-Raleigh
TI-Raleigh
TI-Raleigh was a Dutch professional road bicycle racing team between 1974 and 1983. The team was created and led by Peter Post.The team was successful in classics and in stage races. Riders included Joop Zoetemelk, Jan Raas, Gerrie Knetemann, Hennie Kuiper, Dave Lloyd, Urs Freuler, Henk Lubberding,...
of Peter Post
Peter Post
Peter Post was a Dutch professional cyclist whose career lasted from 1956 to 1972. Post competed in road and track racing. As a rider he is best remembered for Six-day racing, having competed in 155 races and won 65. Because of this success he was known as “De Keizer van de Zesdaagse” or “The...
. Lubberding stayed his entire career in teams directed by Post. In 1978, Lubberding was road race champion of The Netherlands and won a stage in the 1978 Tour de France
1978 Tour de France
The 1978 Tour de France was the 65th Tour de France, taking place June 29 to July 23, 1978. The total race distance was 22 stages over 3908 km, with riders averaging 36.084 km/h...
, finishing eighth overall and best young rider.
He was a good mountain climber despite being tall, and from the low lands of Holland.
After team leader Hennie Kuiper
Hennie Kuiper
Hennie Kuiper is a Dutch former professional road racing cyclist. His career includes a gold medal in the Olympic road race at Munich in 1972, becoming world professional road race champion in 1975, as well as winning four of the five “Monument” classics...
left, Lubberding and Paul Wellens
Paul Wellens (cyclist)
Paul Wellens was a Belgian professional road bicycle racer. In 1978, he won the combativity award in the Tour de France.- Palmarès :1977...
became co-leaders and Lubberding performed well throughout 1979 with high placings in Paris–Nice, the Amstel Gold Race
Amstel Gold Race
The Amstel Gold Race is a road bicycle race held in the southern part of the province of Limburg, Netherlands. Since 1989 it has been among the races included in season long rankings tables, as part of the UCI Road World Cup , the UCI ProTour , UCI World Ranking and from 2011 the UCI World Tour...
, Gent–Wevelgem, Tour de Romandie
Tour de Romandie
The Tour de Romandie is a stage race which is part of the UCI World Tour. It runs in the Romandie region, in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. It began in 1947, to coincide with the 50-year anniversary of Swiss Cycling....
, Rund um den Henninger-Turm and the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré. He won the Dutch road race title again and finished 18th in the 1979 Tour de France
1979 Tour de France
The 1979 Tour de France was the 66th Tour de France, taking place June 27 to July 22, 1979. The total race distance was 24 stages over 3765 km, with riders averaging 36.513 km/h. It was the only tour to finish at L'Alpe d'Huez twice. It was won by Bernard Hinault, who also won the points...
. His role of team leader ended in 1979.
He helped Jan Raas
Jan Raas
Jan Raas is a Dutch former professional cyclist whose 115 wins include the 1979 World Road Race Championship in Valkenburg, he also won the Ronde van Vlaanderen in 1979 and 1983, Paris–Roubaix in 1982 and Milan – San Remo in 1977. He won ten stages in the Tour de France...
win the world championship in 1979. He also helped Joop Zoetemelk
Joop Zoetemelk
Hendrik Gerardus Jozef "Joop" Zoetemelk is a retired professional racing cyclist from the Netherlands who has emigrated to France. He started the Tour de France 16 times and finished every time, a record. He won the race in 1980 and also came eighth, fifth, fourth and second...
win the 1980 Tour de France
1980 Tour de France
The 1980 Tour de France was the 67th Tour de France. The total distance was 3945.5 km over 22 stages, the average speed of the riders was 35.317 km/h....
. Lubberding won two more stages in the Tour de France and wore the maillot jaune in 1988.
Lubberding worked on his farm, even during his racing period.
Lubberding retired at the end of 1992 with 58 victories including Gent–Wevelgem.
Palmarès
1975- Ronde van Limburg
1977
- Sittard
- Steenwijk
1978
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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:... - Sas van Gent
- Tour de France1978 Tour de FranceThe 1978 Tour de France was the 65th Tour de France, taking place June 29 to July 23, 1978. The total race distance was 22 stages over 3908 km, with riders averaging 36.084 km/h...
:- Winner stage 10
- 8th place overall classification
Winner young rider classification
1979
- Geleen
- 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:...
- Pijnakker
- Schijndel
- Venhuizen
1980
- Egmond-aan-Zee
- Gent–Wevelgem
- Echt
- Tour de France1980 Tour de FranceThe 1980 Tour de France was the 67th Tour de France. The total distance was 3945.5 km over 22 stages, the average speed of the riders was 35.317 km/h....
:- Winner stage 3
- 10th place overall classification
- Ossendrecht
1981
- Bavel
- Tiel
- Woerden
- Egmond-aan-Zee
1982
- Heerhugowaard
- Hengelo
- Boxmeer
1983
- Acht van Chaam
- Antibes
- Tiel
- Tour de France1983 Tour de FranceThe 1983 Tour de France was the 70th Tour de France, run from 1 to 22 July 1982 in 22 stages and a prologue, over a total distance of 3862 km., won by French rider Laurent Fignon. Sean Kelly of Ireland won the green jersey, and Lucien Van Impe of Belgium won the polka dot jersey...
:- Winner stage 13
- 10th place overall classification
- Twello
1984
- Hengelo
1985
- Tour of Norway
1988
- Tour de France1988 Tour de FranceThe 1988 Tour de France was the 75th Tour de France, taking place from July 4 to July 24, 1988. It consisted of 22 stages over 3281 km, ridden at an average speed of 38.909 km/h...
:- 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 one day
- Wearing yellow jersey