Personal information | |
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Full name | Natacha Maes |
Born | Watermael-Boitsfort, Belgium | 15 March 1965
Team information | |
Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Rider type | Time triallist |
Amateur teams | |
1999 | East Grinstead CC |
2000–2005 | In Gear RT |
2004–2005 | Wielerclub Oostende Noordzee |
Major wins | |
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