Willem II–Gazelle

Willem II–Gazelle was a Dutch professional cycling team that existed from 1966 to 1971.[1][2][3] Its main sponsor was Dutch cigar maker Willem II and the co-sponsor was bicycle manufacturer Gazelle.[4] Their most successful rider was Rik Van Looy, whose most notable wins with the team were the 1967 Paris–Tours, the 1968 La Flèche Wallonne and the 1969 E3 Prijs Vlaanderen.[5] Harry Steevens won the 1968 Amstel Gold Race with the team.[6]

Willem II–Gazelle
René Pijnen in 1969
Team information
RegisteredNetherlands
Founded1966 (1966)
Disbanded1971
Discipline(s)Road
BicyclesGazelle
Key personnel
General managerTon Vissers
Team name history
1966–1970
1971
Willem II–Gazelle
Gazelle

References
  1. "Willem II - Gazelle (1966)" (in French). Mémoire du cyclisme. Retrieved 3 February 2017.
  2. "Willem II - Gazelle (1970)" (in French). Mémoire du cyclisme. Retrieved 3 February 2017.
  3. "Gazelle Cycles (1971)" (in French). Mémoire du cyclisme. Retrieved 3 February 2017.
  4. "A directory of pro cycling team sponsors, old and new". BikeRaceInfo. McGann Publishing. Retrieved 3 February 2017.
  5. "Palmarès de Rik Van Looy (Bel)" (in French). Mémoire du cyclisme. Archived from the original on 18 June 2017. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  6. "Amstel Gold Race previous winners". VeloNews. Competitor Group, Inc. 1 April 2012. Retrieved 14 February 2017.

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