Luc Govaerts

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Luc Govaerts
Aankomst Luc Govaerts, Gullegem Koerse 1985, Gullegem - Marcel Anckaert (NEG03139025 - collectie KOERS. Museum van de Wielersport (Roeselare)).jpg
Govaerts (front) at the 1985 Gullegem Koerse
Personal information
Born (1959-01-25) 25 January 1959 (age 64)
Brecht, Belgium
Team information
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RoleRider
Professional teams
1983–1984 Europ Decor
1985 Lotto
1986 Robland–La Claire Fontaine
1987–1989 S.E.F.B.–Gipiemme
1990Westwood

Luc Govaerts (born 25 January 1959) is a Belgian former professional racing cyclist. [1] He rode in the 1984 Tour de France and won the 10th stage of the 1984 Herald Sun Tour.

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Major results

1981
1st MaillotBelgica.svg Madison, National Amateur Track Championships (with Robert Hendrickx)
1984
1st Stage 10 Herald Sun Tour
1985
1st Schaal Sels
1987
1st Overall Circuit Franco–Belge
1st Omloop van het Waasland

Classics and Grand Tour results timeline

Year Tour de France Gent–Wevelgem Amstel Gold Race Liège–Bastogne–Liège Brabantse Pijl
19828th
1983 57th 37th
1984 109th 35th
198854th

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References

  1. "Luc Govaerts". Pro Cycling Stats. Retrieved 5 April 2015.