Personal information | |
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Born | Hasselt, Belgium | 20 May 1979
Team information | |
Current team | Retired |
Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Professional teams | |
2005–2006 | Davitamon–Lotto |
2007–2008 | Landbouwkrediet–Tönissteiner |
2009 | Verandas Willems |
2010 | Qin Cycling Team |
2011–2012 | Marco Polo |
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