Walter Planckaert
Encyclopedia
Walter Planckaert is a former professional road racing cyclist. He was born on 8 April 1948 in Nevele
, Belgium
. He is the younger brother of Willy Planckaert
and the older brother of Eddy Planckaert
. He had 74 victories in his professional career.
1973
1976
1977
1978
1979
1984
Nevele
Nevele is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Hansbeke, Landegem, Merendree, Nevele proper, Poesele and Vosselare. On January 1, 2006 Nevele had a total population of 11,217...
, Belgium
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...
. He is the younger brother of Willy Planckaert
Willy Planckaert
Willy Planckaert is a Belgian former road bicycle racer. His brothers Eddy and Walter Planckaert are also famous road bicycle racers . His son, Jo, was also a cyclist.- Major achievements :1965...
and the older brother of Eddy Planckaert
Eddy Planckaert
Eddy Planckaert is a former professional road racing cyclist from Belgium. In 1988, Planckaert enjoyed perhaps his best year by capturing the green jersey at the 1988 Tour de France and winning the Ronde van Vlaanderen...
. He had 74 victories in his professional career.
Palmares
1972- Amstel Gold Race1972 Amstel Gold RaceThe 1972 Amstel Gold Race was the seventh edition of the annual road bicycle race "Amstel Gold Race", held on Sunday March 26, 1972 in the Dutch province of Limburg. The race stretched 237 kilometres, with the start in Heerlen and the finish in Meerssen...
1973
- Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne
1976
- Ronde van Vlaanderen
- E3 Prijs VlaanderenE3 Prijs VlaanderenThe E3 Harelbeke is an annual cycling race in the Flanders area of Belgium. The race starts and finishes in Harelbeke over 210 kilometres. The event is organised by the Hand in Hand Cycling Club of Harelbeke and is ranked 1.HC on the UCI Continental calendar....
1977
- Tour of BelgiumTour of BelgiumThe Tour of Belgium is a four-day bicycle race which is held annually in Belgium.It was held annually between 1908 and 1981, except during both world wars. Between 1982 and 1990 several of races were not organised and none at all during the decade 1991 to 2001...
- Dwars door VlaanderenDwars door VlaanderenDwars door Vlaanderen is a Flanders Classics road bicycle race. Traditionally, it is the start of the Flemish cycling week, with Gent–Wevelgem , the Three Days of De Panne and the Ronde van Vlaanderen. Dwars door Vlaanderen has always been contested on a Wednesday, a week and a half before the...
1978
- 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 1B
1979
- Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne
1984
- Dwars door VlaanderenDwars door VlaanderenDwars door Vlaanderen is a Flanders Classics road bicycle race. Traditionally, it is the start of the Flemish cycling week, with Gent–Wevelgem , the Three Days of De Panne and the Ronde van Vlaanderen. Dwars door Vlaanderen has always been contested on a Wednesday, a week and a half before the...
Teams
- 1970 - Geens-Watney
- 1971 - Goldor
- 1972 - Watney-Avia
- 1973 - Watney-Maes
- 1974 - Watney-Maes
- 1975 - Maes-Watney
- 1976 - Maes-Rokado
- 1977 - Maes-Miniflat
- 1978 - C&A
- 1979 - Miniflat-VDB
- 1980 - Miniflat-Galli
- 1981 - Wickes-Splendor
- 1982 - Wickes-Splendor
- 1983 - Splendor-Euroshop
- 1984 - Panasonic
- 1985 - Panasonic