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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Gerrit Solleveld |
| Born | 8 June 1961 Vriezenveen, the Netherlands |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Major wins | |
Grand Tours
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Gerrit Solleveld (born 8 June 1961 in De Lier) is a former Dutch professional road bicycle racer, who won two stages in the Tour de France.
Netherlands National Amateur Road Race Championship
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