Twan Poels
Dutch cyclist
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Antonius Johannes Petrus Poels (born 27 July 1963 in Oeffelt) is a retired Dutch professional cyclist.
FullnameAntonius Johannes Petrus Poels
Born27 July 1963
Oeffelt, the Netherlands
Oeffelt, the Netherlands
CurrentteamRetired
DisciplineRoad
Twan Poels | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Antonius Johannes Petrus Poels |
| Born | 27 July 1963 Oeffelt, the Netherlands |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional team | |
| 1985-1992 | Kwantum–Decosol–Yoko |
In 1984, Poels rode the road race in the 1984 Summer Olympics as a member of the Dutch team, but did not finish.[1]
Poels became a professional cyclist in 1985 for the Kwantum–Decosol–Yoko team. He stayed with this team (that became Superconfex–Kwantum–Yoko–Colnago in 1987 and Buckler–Colnago–Decca in 1990) until he retired in 1992. He rode the Tour de France five times, finishing every time.[2] After his professional career, he became an estate agent.
