Rik Van Looy
Belgian road racing cyclist (1933-2024) · Belgium · On the map · Athletes · Died at 90
Henri "Rik" Van Looy was a Belgian professional cyclist of the post-war period. Nicknamed the King of the Classics or Emperor of Herentals, he dominated the classic cycle races in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
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Close ties
- Jesús Galdeano Teammate at Faema (cycling team, 1955-1962), 1956-1961
Willy Schroeders Teammate at Faema (cycling team, 1955-1962), 1956-1961
Edgard Sorgeloos Teammate at Solo-Superia, 1964-1966
Charly Gaul Teammate at Faema (cycling team, 1955-1962), 1956-1958
Rik Van Steenbergen Teammate at Solo-Superia, 1964-1966
Harm Ottenbros Teammate at Willem II-Gazelle, 1967-1970
Raymond Impanis Teammate at Faema (cycling team, 1955-1962), 1959-1961
Peter Post Teammate at Willem II-Gazelle, 1967-1970
Gilbert Desmet Teammate at Faema (cycling team, 1955-1962), 1957-1959
Armand Desmet Teammate at Solo-Superia, 1964-1966
Edward Sels Teammate at Solo-Superia, 1964-1966
Palle Lykke Teammate at Solo-Superia, 1964-1966
Julien Stevens Teammate at Solo-Superia, 1964-1966
Jos Hoevenaers Teammate at Faema (cycling team, 1955-1962), 1956-1959
Roger Decock Teammate at Faema (cycling team, 1955-1962), 1956-1958
Marinus Wagtmans Teammate at Willem II-Gazelle, 1968-1970- Michel Van Aerde Teammate at Solo-Superia, 1964-1966
- Salvador Botella Teammate at Faema (cycling team, 1955-1962), 1958-1961
Norbert Kerckhove Teammate at Faema (cycling team, 1955-1962), 1956-1960- Miguel Pacheco Teammate at Faema (cycling team, 1955-1962), 1957-1960
- Gabriel Company Teammate at Faema (cycling team, 1955-1962), 1957-1960
- Willy Derboven Teammate at Solo-Superia, 1964-1966
- Jozef Schils Teammate at Faema (cycling team, 1955-1962), 1956-1959
Jan van Katwijk Teammate at Willem II-Gazelle, 1968-1970
Career 5
ClubYears
Willem II-Gazelle1967-1970
Solo-Superia1964-1966
Libertas1963
Flandria1962
Faema (cycling team, 1955-1962)1956-1961
Media & music
Photos 9
Van Looy after winning a 1956 Tour of the Netherlands stage
Van Looy talking with Jacques Anquetil in the 1964 Tour de France
Rik Van Looy wearing the Giro di Sardegna winner's jersey in 1965
Van Looy, Beheyt and De Roo on the stage of a controversial 1963 World Championship
Rik Van Looy in 2010
Bicycle used by Van Looy
Awards
About this person
Country
Belgium
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1933 to 2024 · aged 90
