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Paul Martens
Paul Martens (born 26 October 1983) is a German former professional road bicycle racer, who rode professionally between 2006 and 2021. Career Amateur years Martens started racing junior level events in 2000 showing no particular specialization finishing in the middle of the pack in the Niedersachsen Juniors and Cottbuser Juniors races. In 2001 he started to show some form finishing 3rd in Stage 1 of LVM Saarland Trofeo beating the chasing peloton by 2 seconds. Later in the year he finished 10th overall at the Münsterland Tour Juniors a race he would win the senior version of later in his career. In 2002 he rode the Istrian Spring Trophy finishing 56th overall with his best result coming in the stage 3 sprint where he finished 16th. In late May 2002 he rode the Under-23 Tour de Berlin where he finished 13th overall but was the first rider born in 183 or later so he won the Youth classification. 2003 started with winning the Rund um Sebnitz in Germany. The only other notable event ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 Tour Of Britain
The 2016 Tour of Britain was a nine-stage men's professional road cycling race. It was the thirteenth running of the modern version of the Tour of Britain and the 76th British tour in total. The race started on 4 September in Glasgow and finished on 11 September in London. The race was part of the 2016 UCI Europe Tour. rider Steve Cummings became the first British rider to win the Tour overall since Bradley Wiggins in 2013, as well as improving upon two previous runner-up finishes to win the race for the first time. Cummings finished second on the second stage in Cumbria, and assumed the race lead from Belgium's Julien Vermote () at the summit finish at Haytor, and maintained the yellow jersey over the final two days. Cummings eventually won the race by 26 seconds ahead of Australian rider Rohan Dennis of the – who won the circuit race in Bristol on the penultimate day – while the podium was completed by Tom Dumoulin from the Netherlands, riding for , 12 seconds behinds De ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ardennes Classics
The Ardennes classics are three cycling classics held in mid-April in the Belgian Ardennes and southern Limburg in the Netherlands: Liège–Bastogne–Liège, La Flèche Wallonne and Amstel Gold Race. First held in 1892, 1936 and 1966 respectively, the races are notable for their hilly courses, and often have similar riders competing for the top positions as the races are held closely following each other. Cyclists that are specialized in these hilly courses are known as puncheurs. In recent years, the three classics have been held within an 8-day timeframe. Since the late 2010s, all three of the men's races have been joined by equivalent races on the women's circuit: Amstel Gold Race for Women, La Flèche Wallonne Féminine and Liège–Bastogne–Liège Femmes. History Prior, there was already a points classification for the Belgian Ardennes classics, called Ardennes Weekend (combining La Flèche Wallonne and Liège–Bastogne–Liège). With the introduction of the Amstel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 Eneco Tour
The 2007 Eneco Tour road cycling race took place from 22 to 29 August. The third edition of the Eneco Tour covered parts of the Netherlands and Belgium. Instead of 23 teams like before, only 21 teams take part in the race this year. Of the 20 UCI ProTour teams, only chose not to take part. The teams Chocolade Jacques-Topsport Vlaanderen and Skil-Shimano were each given a wild card. Several cities that have been start or finish locations already the previous years appear again in the schedule, e.g. Hasselt, Beek, Landgraaf, Sittard and Geleen were already part of the 2006 route. A major difference in the schedule is that the long time trial will now take place on the last day of the competition. Schedule Stages 22-08-2007: Hasselt, 5.1 km. (ITT) 23-08-2007: Waremme-Eupen, 189.5 km. 24-08-2007: Antwerp-Knokke-Heist, 199.1 km. * Wouter Weylandt () finished third but was relegated due to irregular sprint. 25-08-2007: Knokke-Heist-Putte, 170.8 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rund Um Die Hainleite
The Rund um die Hainleite is a classic cycling race in and around the German city of Erfurt, Germany. Since 2005, it has been part of the UCI Europe Tour The UCI Continental Circuits are a series of road bicycle racing competitions which were introduced in 2005 by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) to expand cycling around the world. The five circuits (representing the continents of Africa, the ..., being organised as 1.1 race. First held in 1907, it is the oldest cycling race still running in Germany. Winners External links Official website {{DEFAULTSORT:Rund Um Die Hainleite UCI Europe Tour races Cycle races in Germany Recurring sporting events established in 1907 1907 establishments in Germany Sport in Erfurt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ster ZLM Toer
The ZLM Tour is a cycling race held over five stages, held in the southern Netherlands and Belgium as a 2.Pro race on the UCI ProSeries The UCI ProSeries is the second tier men's elite road cycling tour. It was inaugurated in 2020. The series is placed below the UCI World Tour, but above the various regional UCI Continental Circuits. Development In December 2018, the UCI announ .... The race started in 1987 as an amateur race, and became a race for professional cyclists in 1996. Name of the race * 1987–1989 : Rondom Schijndel * 1990–1997 : Teleflex Tour * 1998–2000 : Ster der Beloften * 2001–2010 : Ster Elekrotoer * 2011–2017 : Ster ZLM Toer - GP Jan van Heeswijk * 2019–present: ZLM Tour Winners References External links * {{in lang, nl UCI Europe Tour races Cycle races in Belgium Cycle races in the Netherlands Recurring sporting events established in 1987 1987 establishments in the Netherlands Cycling i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grand Prix Rudy Dhaenens
Grand Prix Rudy Dhaenens was a professional road bicycle race held annually in Nevele (Belgium) to honor the former World Racing Champion Rudy Dhaenens. In 2005 the race was organized as a UCI race classifications, 1.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour. The race was held as a National Event race in 2006. Winners UCI Europe Tour races Cycle races in Belgium Recurring sporting events established in 1999 1999 establishments in Belgium Sport in East Flanders Defunct cycling races in Belgium Recurring sporting events disestablished in 2007 2007 disestablishments in Belgium {{Belgium-cycling-race-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 Omloop Het Volk ...
The 62nd edition of Omloop Het volk cycling event was held on 3 March 2007. The race was won by Italian rider Filippo Pozzato in a five-man sprint before Juan Antonio Flecha and Tom Boonen. It was ranked a 1.HC event of the 2006–07 UCI Europe Tour. The edition marked the last time the race finished in Lokeren before it moved back to Ghent. Results External links * References {{Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2007 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, previously Omloop Het Volk, is a one-day road cycling race in Belgium, held annually in late February. It is the opening event of the Belgian cycling season, as well as the first race of the year in Northwestern Europe, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nokere Koerse
Nokere Koerse is a European semi classic single day cycle race held in the Belgian region of Flanders. Since 2005, the race has been organized as a 1.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour. Starting in 2016 it was a 1.HC event. The Nokere Koerse was created in 1944, initially as the ''Grand Prix Jules Lowie'' in honour of 1938 Paris–Nice winner Jules Lowie who was born in Nokere Kruishoutem (, in French and English ''Cruyshautem'') is a village and was a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprised the towns of Kruishoutem proper, Nokere and Wannegem-Lede. In January 2018, t .... Only seven cyclists not born in Belgium or the Netherlands have won this semi classic. There was no edition in 2013 due to bad winter weather. Since 2019, a women's edition of Nokere Koerse is held on the same day as the men's race, starting and finishing in the same location. Winners (men) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 Vuelta A Andalucía
The 2007 Vuelta a Andalucía was the 53rd edition of the Vuelta a Andalucía cycle race and was held on 18 February to 22 February 2007. The race started in Otura and finished in Antequera. The race was won by Óscar Freire Óscar Freire Gómez (born 15 February 1976) is a former Spanish professional road bicycle racer. He was one of the top sprinters in road bicycle racing, having won the world championship three times, equalling Alfredo Binda, Rik Van Steenbe .... Teams Fifteen teams of seven riders started the race: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * General classification References Vuelta a Andalucia Vuelta a Andalucía by year 2007 in Spanish sport {{Spain-cycling-race-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Münsterland Giro
The Münsterland Giro is a cycling race annually held in Münsterland, Germany. It was first held in 2006 as a 1.2 race of the UCI Europe Tour, becoming a 1.1 race in 2007 and a 1.HC race in 2015. The race became part of the new UCI ProSeries The UCI ProSeries is the second tier men's elite road cycling tour. It was inaugurated in 2020. The series is placed below the UCI World Tour, but above the various regional UCI Continental Circuits. Development In December 2018, the UCI announ ... in 2020. Winners External links Official website {{DEFAULTSORT:Munsterland Giro UCI Europe Tour races Cycle races in Germany Recurring sporting events established in 2006 2006 establishments in Germany Münster (region) Sport in North Rhine-Westphalia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Vande Velde
Christian Vande Velde (born May 22, 1976) is a retired American professional road racing cyclist of Belgian descent, who rode professionally between 1998 and 2013. Vande Velde competed for the , , and squads. He has been a cycling analyst for NBC Sports since 2014. He is the son of United States Bicycling Hall of Fame inductee John Vande Velde. Career 1998–2006 Vande Velde started his Grand Tour career by participating in the 1998 Vuelta a España, where he assisted Lance Armstrong, to a fourth-place finish. Vande Velde twice rode on the Tour de France team that brought Lance Armstrong to victory, in 1999, and 2001. In the 1999 Tour de France, Vande Velde was for a time the leader of the young rider classification; he did not compete, however, in the 2000 Tour de France. Vande Velde moved to in 2004, and switched to in 2005. During this time, he worked as a domestique, riding in support of varying team captains, even though the 2005 season saw Vande Velde taking chances ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tour De Picardie
The Tour de Picardie was a professional multi-stage cycle road race that was held between 1936 and 2016 in Picardy, France. In its last twelve editions, it was organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour The UCI Continental Circuits are a series of road bicycle racing competitions which were introduced in 2005 by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) to expand cycling around the world. The five circuits (representing the continents of Africa, the .... The race was called Tour de l'Oise from its founding in 1936 until 1999, when it was renamed the Tour de Picardie et de l'Oise, and then the Tour de Picardie in 2000, which it remained until its demise. It is not to be confused with a different race, also called the Tour de Picardie (or Grand Prix du Courrier Picard), which was staged from 1946 to 1965. Winners References External links * Tour de Picardie/Tour de l'Oise results memoire-du-cyclism ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
