Groene Leeuw (English: Green Lion) 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 1945 to 1969. Its main sponsor was Belgian bicycle manufacturer Groene Leeuw. Among the various co-sponsors was the Belgian beer Wiel's.
In the
1960 Vuelta a España, the team finished with the top two placings in the
general classification of the
1960 Vuelta a España, with
Frans De Mulder first and
Armand Desmet second.
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Cycling teams based in Belgium
Defunct cycling teams based in Belgium
1945 establishments in Belgium
1969 disestablishments in Belgium
Cycling teams established in 1945
Cycling teams disestablished in 1969
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