August Mortelmans

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August Mortelmans (born April 24, 1904 in Kerkom , † October 8, 1985 in Lier ) was a Belgian cyclist .

August Mortelmans was a professional racing driver from 1924 to 1935. At Paris – Tours in 1925, he finished second; in 1927 he became Belgian road racing champion. In 1928 he finished second on the Tour of Flanders . However, he was denied major successes.

After the end of his active cycling career, Mortelmans opened a bicycle shop in Heist-op-den-Berg .

literature

  • Herman Laitem, Jozef Hamels: De Tricolore Trui. 1882-2007. 125 Jaar Belgian Campaign Schappen. Pinguin Productions et al., Balegem et al. 2008, ISBN 978-90-73322-21-9 , pp. 74f.

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personal data
SURNAME Mortelmans, August
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Belgian cyclist
DATE OF BIRTH April 24, 1904
PLACE OF BIRTH Kerkom
DATE OF DEATH October 8, 1985
Place of death Lier