Planckaert in 2011 | |
Personal information | |
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Full name | Walter Planckaert |
Born | Nevele, Belgium | 8 April 1948
Team information | |
Current team | Retired |
Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Professional teams | |
1970 | Geens-Watney [1] |
1971 | Goldor [1] |
1972 | Watney–Avia [1] |
1973–1974 | Watney–Maes [1] |
1975 | Maes–Watney [1] |
1976 | Maes–Rokado [1] |
1977 | Maes–Miniflat [1] |
1978 | C&A [1] |
1979 | Miniflat–VDB [1] |
1980 | Miniflat–Galli [1] |
1981 | Wickes–Splendor-Europ Decor [1] |
1982 | Wickes–Splendor [1] |
1983 | Splendor–Euroshop [1] |
1984–1985 | Panasonic [1] |
Managerial teams | |
1986–1992 | Panasonic [2] |
1993–1994 | Novemail–Histor [2] |
1997–2000 | Palmans–Ideal [2] |
2001–2002 | Lotto–Adecco [2] |
2004- | Chocolade Jacques [2] |
Major wins | |
Tour of Flanders (1976) Amstel Gold Race (1972) E3 Prijs Vlaanderen (1976) Tour de France 1 stage (1978) |
Walter Planckaert (born 8 April 1948) is a Belgian former professional road racing cyclist. He is the younger brother of Willy Planckaert, the older brother of Eddy Planckaert, and the uncle of Jo Planckaert. [1] He had 74 victories in his professional career. After retiring from riding, he commenced a long career in team management, working for the Panasonic, Novemail–Histor, Palmans, Lotto–Adecco and Chocolade Jacques teams. [2]