Willem II–Gazelle
Cycling team
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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]
René Pijnen in 1969 | ||
| Team information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Registered | Netherlands | |
| Founded | 1966 | |
| Disbanded | 1971 | |
| Discipline | Road | |
| Bicycles | Gazelle | |
| Key personnel | ||
General manager | Ton Vissers | |
| Team name history | ||
1966–1970 1971 | Willem II–Gazelle Gazelle | |
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