Herman Van Springel

Belgian cyclist (1943-2022)

Herman Van Springel (14 August 1943 – 25 August 2022) was a Belgian road racing cyclist. He wore the Maillot Jaune during four stages of the 1968 Tour de France and for three stages in 1973.[1] He won a record seven editions of the marathon Bordeaux–Paris.

Herman Van Springel
Van Springel in 2013
Personal information
Full nameHerman Van Springel
NicknameMonsieur Bordeaux-Paris
Born(1943-08-14)14 August 1943
Ranst, Belgium
Died22 August 2022(2022-08-22) (aged 79)
Grobbendonk, Belgium
Team information
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Rider typeSprinter, Time Trial
Professional teams
1965Dr Mann
1966–1970Mann-Grundig
1971–1972Molteni
1973Rokado
1974MIC-Ludo-De Gribaldy
1975–1976Flandria-Velda
1977IJsboerke-Colnago
1978–1979Marc Zeepcentrale-Superia
1980–1981Safir-Ludo
Major wins
Tour de France green jersey (1973)
Tour de France, 5 career stage wins
Gent-Wevelgem (1966)
Giro di Lombardia (1968)
Bordeaux-Paris (1970, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1981)
Medal record
Representing  Belgium
Men's road bicycle racing
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1968 Imola Elite Men's Road Race

Van Springel died on 25 August 2022 in Grobbendonk, Belgium at the age of 79.[2]

References

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  1. "Herman Van Springel Overview". Pro Cycling Stats. 24 November 2020. Archived from the original on 26 August 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. Wielerwereld rouwt om "Monsieur Bordeaux-Paris" Herman Vanspringel (in Dutch)