Eddy Planckaert
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Eddy Planckaert is a former professional road racing cyclist
from Belgium
. In 1988, Planckaert enjoyed perhaps his best year by capturing the green jersey (points competition) at the 1988 Tour de France
and winning the Ronde van Vlaanderen. In 1990, he won Paris–Roubaix, his second monumental classic
, with the closest finish in the race's history beating Canadian Steve Bauer
by less than a cm. More than 10 years after his cycling career, the former racer got back into the public eye with a long running reality TV show about his family life, on Vtm
.
Eddy is the brother of fellow cyclists: Willy
and Walter Planckaert
. Eddy is also the uncle of Jo Planckaert
and the father of Francesco Planckaert.
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
Road bicycle racing
Road bicycle racing is a bicycle racing sport held on roads, using racing bicycles. The term "road racing" is usually applied to events where competing riders start simultaneously with the winner being the first to the line at the end of the course .Historically, the most...
from Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
. In 1988, Planckaert enjoyed perhaps his best year by capturing the green jersey (points competition) at the 1988 Tour de France
1988 Tour de France
The 1988 Tour de France was the 75th Tour de France, taking place from July 4 to July 24, 1988. It consisted of 22 stages over 3281 km, ridden at an average speed of 38.909 km/h...
and winning the Ronde van Vlaanderen. In 1990, he won Paris–Roubaix, his second monumental classic
Classic cycle races
The classic cycle races are one-day professional cycling road races in the international calendar. Most of the events, all run in western Europe, have been fixtures on the professional calendar for decades and the oldest ones date back to the 19th Century. They are normally held at roughly the same...
, with the closest finish in the race's history beating Canadian Steve Bauer
Steve Bauer
Steven Todd Bauer, MSM is a former professional road bicycle racer from Canada. He is an Olympic medallist and winner of several professional races.-Cycling career:...
by less than a cm. More than 10 years after his cycling career, the former racer got back into the public eye with a long running reality TV show about his family life, on Vtm
VTM
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Eddy is the brother of fellow cyclists: Willy
Willy Planckaert
Willy Planckaert is a Belgian former road bicycle racer. His brothers Eddy and Walter Planckaert are also famous road bicycle racers . His son, Jo, was also a cyclist.- Major achievements :1965...
and Walter Planckaert
Walter Planckaert
Walter Planckaert is a former professional road racing cyclist. He was born on 8 April 1948 in Nevele, Belgium. He is the younger brother of Willy Planckaert and the older brother of Eddy Planckaert...
. Eddy is also the uncle of Jo Planckaert
Jo Planckaert
Jo Planckaert is a former Belgian professional road bicycle racer. He is the son of former professional road bicycle racer Willy Planckaert, brother of famous road bicycle racers Eddy and Walter Planckaert.- Major victories :...
and the father of Francesco Planckaert.
Major achievements
1981- Tour de France1981 Tour de FranceThe 1981 Tour de France was the 68th Tour de France, taking place June 25 to July 19, 1981. The total race distance was 24 stages over 3753 km, with riders averaging 38.96 km/h....
:- Winner stage 14
1982
- Vuelta a España1982 Vuelta a EspañaThe 37th Vuelta a España , a long-distance bicycle stage race and one of the 3 grand tours, was held from April 20 to May 9, 1982. It consisted of 19 stages covering a total of 3456 km, and was won by Marino Lejarreta of the Teka cycling team.The Reynolds team controlled the race after team...
:- Winner stages 1A, 1B, 2 and 12
1983
- Brabantse PijlBrabantse PijlThe Brabantse Pijl is a Flanders Classics road bicycle race held annually in Flemish Brabant, Belgium. Since 2005, the race has been organised as a 1.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour. In 2011, it was upgraded to a 1.HC event...
1984
- Tour of BelgiumTour of BelgiumThe Tour of Belgium is a four-day bicycle race which is held annually in Belgium.It was held annually between 1908 and 1981, except during both world wars. Between 1982 and 1990 several of races were not organised and none at all during the decade 1991 to 2001...
(and 3 stage wins) - Omloop Het Volk
- Stage 3, Paris–Nice
- Stage 1, Paris–Nice
- Étoile de BessègesÉtoile de BessègesThe Étoile de Bessèges is an early-season five-day road bicycle racing stage race held annually in Southern France, around Bessèges. Since 2005, it has been organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour and features as one of the first stage races of the European season.-Palmarès:...
1985
- Omloop Het Volk
- Vuelta a España1985 Vuelta a EspañaThe 40th Vuelta a España , a long-distance bicycle stage race and one of the 3 grand tours, was held from 23 April to 12 May 1985...
:- Winner stages 1 and 4
1986
- Tour de France1985 Tour de FranceThe 1985 Tour de France was the 72nd Tour de France, taking place June 28 to July 21, 1985, over 4109 km in 22 stages and a prologue.Bernard Hinault would attempt to equal the records of Jacques Anquetil and Eddy Merckx who had each won the Tour de France five times. Hinault was unable to...
:- Winner stage 8
- Vuelta a España1986 Vuelta a EspañaThe 41st Vuelta a España , a long-distance bicycle stage race and one of the 3 grand tours, was held from April 22 to May 13, 1986. It consisted of 21 stages covering a total of 3,666 km, and was won by Álvaro Pino of the Zor cycling team....
:- Winner stages 3 and 7
1987
- E3 Prijs Vlaanderen
- Stage 2, Paris–Nice
1988
- Ronde van Vlaanderen
- Tour de France1988 Tour de FranceThe 1988 Tour de France was the 75th Tour de France, taking place from July 4 to July 24, 1988. It consisted of 22 stages over 3281 km, ridden at an average speed of 38.909 km/h...
:-
Winner Points Classification
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1989
- E3 Prijs VlaanderenE3 Prijs VlaanderenThe E3 Harelbeke is an annual cycling race in the Flanders area of Belgium. The race starts and finishes in Harelbeke over 210 kilometres. The event is organised by the Hand in Hand Cycling Club of Harelbeke and is ranked 1.HC on the UCI Continental calendar....
1990
- Paris–Roubaix
- Stage 7, Tirreno–Adriatico