Description: (Retired Belgian Cyclist & a Legendary 'Tour de France' Winner)
Lucien Van Impe was a highly skilled Belgian cyclist who competed professionally from 1969 to 1987. Renowned for his remarkable climbing prowess, he dominated multiple-day races such as the Tour de France. Van Impe triumphed in the 1976 Tour de France and clinched the mountains classification title six times during the competition. Throughout his career, he consistently demonstrated strength and endurance on demanding terrains, establishing himself as one of the premier climbers in professional cycling.