Georges Pintens

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Georges Pintens (b. 15 October 1946, Antwerp) is a former professional road bicycle racer from Belgium who excelled at one-day classic races during the 1960s and 1970s.

Pintens most successful year was in 1971 when he captured the Belgian classic, Gent-Wevelgem, and the overall title at the Tour of Switzerland but finished second to Eddy Merckx at Liège-Bastogne-Liège.

In 1974, Pintens returned to win Liège-Bastogne-Liège.

[edit] Major achievements

1976 – Miko-de Gribaldy-Superia
1975 – Maes-Watney
1974 – MIC-Ludo-de Gribaldy
1973 – Rokado
1972 – Van Cauter-Magniflex-de Gribaldy
  • 1st, GP Kanton Aargau
1971 – Hertekamp-Magniflex
1970 – Mann-Grundig
1969 – Mann-Grundig

[edit] Tour de France record

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