1966 Harelbeke–Antwerp–Harelbeke

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1966 Harelbeke–Antwerp–Harelbeke
Race details
Dates 26 March 1966
Stages 1
Distance 216 [1]  km (134.2 mi)
Winning time 5h 59' 00"
Results
  WinnerFlag of Belgium (civil).svg  Rik Van Looy  (BEL)
  SecondFlag of Belgium (civil).svg  Willy Bocklant  (BEL)
  ThirdFlag of Belgium (civil).svg  Jozef Spruyt  (BEL)
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The 1966 Harelbeke–Antwerp–Harelbeke [nb 1] was the ninth edition of the E3 Harelbeke cycle race and was held on 26 March 1966. The race started and finished in Harelbeke. The race was won by Rik Van Looy.

Harelbeke Municipality in Flemish Community, Belgium

Harelbeke is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the city of Harelbeke proper and the towns of Bavikhove and Hulste. On January 1, 2006, Harelbeke had a total population of 26,172. The total area is 29.14 km² which gives a population density of 898 inhabitants per km². Inhabitants consider their hometown to be a "Weireldstad", which also led to a monthly "Harelbekedag" amongst the students of Harelbeke who are studying in Ghent

Rik Van Looy cyclist

Henri "Rik" Van Looy is a Belgian former professional cyclist of the post-war period, nicknamed the King of the Classics or Emperor of Herentals. He was twice world professional road race champion, and was the first cyclist to win all five 'Monuments': the most prestigious one-day classics – a feat since achieved by just two others. With 379 road victories he's second to Merckx only. He is ninth on the all-time list of Grand Tour stage winners with thirty-seven victories.

Contents

General classification

Final general classification [3] [4] [5]
Rank Rider Time
1Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Rik Van Looy  (BEL)5h 59' 00"
2Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Willy Bocklant  (BEL) + 0"
3Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Jozef Spruyt  (BEL) + 0"
4Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Roger Swerts  (BEL) + 0"
5Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Robert De Middeleir  (BEL) + 0"
6Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  André Planckaert  (BEL) + 0"
7Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Alfons Hermans  (BEL) + 0"
8Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Willy Hoogewijs  (BEL) + 0"
9Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Noël De Pauw  (BEL) + 0"
10Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Armand Desmet  (BEL) + 35"

Notes

  1. ↑ The race was known as Harelbeke–Antwerp–Harelbeke (French: Harelbeke–Anvers–Harelbeke) for the first twelve editions. In 1970, the race became known as the E3, after the Belgian road which is now known as the E17. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "E3 Prijs Harelbeke (World Tour), Belgium". BikeRaceInfo. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
  2. ↑ "E3 Harelbeke". Union Cycliste International. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
  3. ↑ "GP E3 Flandres 1966". LesSports.info. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
  4. ↑ "1966 Record Bank E3 Harelbeke". First Cycling. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
  5. ↑ "E3 Prijs Harelbeke". WVCycling. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
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