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Bram De Groot
Bram de Groot (born on 18 December 1974, in Alkmaar) is a Dutch former professional road bicycle racer who last rode for UCI ProTour team . Major results * Uniqa Classic - Overall (2005) * Delta Ronde van Midden-Zeeland (2005) * Volta a Catalunya - 1 stage (2003) * Tour Méditerranéen - 1 stage (2003) * Circuito Montañés - 1 stage (1999) External links * * 1974 births Living people Dutch male cyclists Sportspeople from Alkmaar UCI Road World Championships cyclists for the Netherlands Cyclists from North Holland {{Netherlands-cycling-bio-1970s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alkmaar
Alkmaar () is a city and municipality in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland, about 30 km north of Amsterdam. Alkmaar is well known for its traditional cheese market. For tourists, it is a popular cultural destination. The municipality has a population of 109,896 as of 2021. History The earliest mention of the name Alkmaar is in a 10th-century document. As the village grew into a town, it was granted city rights in 1254. The oldest part of Alkmaar lies on an ancient sand bank a couple meters above the surrounding region; it afforded some protection from inundation during medieval times. Its vicinage consists of some of the oldest polders in existence. Older spellings include Alckmar. On June 24, 1572, after the Geuzen captured the town, five Franciscans from Alkmaar were taken to Enkhuizen and hanged ( martyrs of Alkmaar). Siege of Alkmaar In 1573 the city underwent a siege by Spanish forces under the leadership of Don Fadrique, son of the Duke of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
