Solo–Superia was a Belgian professional
cycling team
A cycling team is a group of cycle sport, cyclists who join a team or are acquired and train together to compete in bicycle racing, bicycle races whether amateur or professional – and the supporting personnel. Cycling teams are most important i ...
that existed from 1961 to 1966. Its main sponsor was Belgian margarine manufacturer Solo.
Its most notable wins were the
1965 Paris–Roubaix
The 1965 Paris–Roubaix was the 63rd edition of the Paris–Roubaix cycle race and was held on 11 April 1965. The race started in Compiègne and finished in Roubaix. The race was won by Rik van Looy of the Solo–Superia
Solo–Superia was a Bel ...
with
Rik Van Looy and the
1966 Tour of Flanders
The 50th Tour of Flanders classic cycle races, cycling classic was held on Saturday, 9 April 1966. The race was won by Belgian rider Edward Sels in a sprint before Italian Adriano Durante.Vanwalleghem, Rik (1991), De Ronde van Vlaanderen, Pinguin, ...
with
Edward Sels
Edward Sels (born 27 August 1941 at Vorselaar, Belgium) is a former Belgian professional road bicycle racer. He was professional from 1963 to 1972, winning 35 races. He was road champion of Belgium in 1961 (Military) and 1964. He won seven stage ...
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Cycling teams based in Belgium
Defunct cycling teams based in Belgium
1961 establishments in Belgium
1966 disestablishments in Belgium
Cycling teams established in 1961
Cycling teams disestablished in 1966
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