| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Ludwig Wijnants |
| Born | 4 July 1956 Veerle, Belgium |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Major wins | |
| 7 stage 1985 Tour de France | |
Ludwig Wijnants (born 4 July 1956, in Veerle) was a Belgian professional road bicycle racer.
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