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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Hendrik Van Dijck |
| Born | 5 February 1974 Herentals, Belgium |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional teams | |
| 1994 | TVM-Bison Kit (stagiare) |
| 1995 | TVM |
| 1996–1999 | TVM-Farm Frites |
| 2000 | Palmans-Ideal |
| 2001 | Lotto-Adecco |
| 2002–2003 | Palmans-Collstrop |
| Major wins | |
| Nokere Koerse (3 times) E3 Prijs Vlaanderen | |
Hendrik Van Dijck (born 5 February 1974, in Herentals) is a Belgian former professional road bicycle racer.
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