Paul Wellens (cyclist)
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Paul Wellens was a Belgian
professional road bicycle racer. In 1978, he won the combativity award in the Tour de France.
1978
1979
Belgium
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professional road bicycle racer. In 1978, he won the combativity award in the Tour de France.
Palmarès
1977- Orchies
- Vuelta al País Vasco
- Tour de France1977 Tour de FranceThe 1977 Tour de France was the 64th Tour de France, taking place June 30 to July 24, 1977. The total race distance was 22 stages over 4096 km, with riders averaging 35.419 km/h....
:- Winner stage 15A
1978
- Kamerik
- Tour de SuisseTour de SuisseThe Tour de Suisse is a UCI World Tour stage race held annually in June. The race debuted in 1933 and has evolved in timing, duration and sponsorship. With the Critérium du Dauphiné, it is a proving ground for the Tour de France, and part of the UCI World Ranking calendar...
- Tour de France1978 Tour de FranceThe 1978 Tour de France was the 65th Tour de France, taking place June 29 to July 23, 1978. The total race distance was 22 stages over 3908 km, with riders averaging 36.084 km/h...
:- Winner stage 13
- 6th place overall classification
1979
- Beringen
- Koersel
- Tour de France1979 Tour de FranceThe 1979 Tour de France was the 66th Tour de France, taking place June 27 to July 22, 1979. The total race distance was 24 stages over 3765 km, with riders averaging 36.513 km/h. It was the only tour to finish at L'Alpe d'Huez twice. It was won by Bernard Hinault, who also won the points...
:- 8th place overall classification
External links
- Paul Wellens (cyclist) profile at the Cycling Website
- Official Tour de France results for Paul Wellens