Franz Heck (cyclist)

Franz Heck (born February 6, 1899 in Gilsdorf , † January 8, 1977 in Cannes ) was a Luxembourg cyclist .

Athletic career

In 1922, Franz Heck became the Luxembourg road racing champion , and vice-champion the following year. Heck was the first Luxembourger to also compete in standing races, especially on the velodrome in the Buffalo Stadium in Paris . He spent the winter season 1924/1925 in the United States, where he also competed successfully in standing races. In 1923 he was national champion on the track in sprint . He was the only starter to appear, drove the number of laps prescribed by the association and was awarded the title.

He ended his career in October 1928 after a track race in Paris.

Individual evidence

↑ ^a ^b Henri Bressler, Fernand Thill: The history of Luxembourg cycling . tape 2 . Editions Schortgens, Esch-sur-Alzette, ISBN 978-2-87953-115-1 , p. 62 .

Web links

Franz Heck in the database of Radsportseiten.net

personal data
SURNAME	Heck, Franz
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Heck, François
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	Luxembourgish cyclist
DATE OF BIRTH	February 6, 1899
PLACE OF BIRTH	Gilsdorf
DATE OF DEATH	January 8, 1977
Place of death	Cannes

[:0-1] Henri Bressler, Fernand Thill: The history of Luxembourg cycling . tape 2 . Editions Schortgens, Esch-sur-Alzette, ISBN 978-2-87953-115-1 , p. 62 .