Lode Anthonis

Lode Anthonis (born November 28, 1922 in Tremelo , † January 12, 1992 in Bonheiden ) was a Belgian cyclist .

Lode Anthonis was a professional racing driver from 1947 to 1962. Like many Belgian professionals, he mainly focused on “fair races” in his home country. His greatest successes were the victories at the Belgian Road Championship in 1951 and at Omloop Het Volk in 1955.

Anthonis, nickname "de Advocaat", was known for his eloquent, decisive manner, but was also feared because he regularly clashed with functionaries. Only at the age of 40 did he end his cycling career and work as a representative in various industries.

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. 122f.

Web links

Lode Anthonis in the Radsportseiten.net database

personal data
SURNAME	Anthony, Lode
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	Belgian cyclist
DATE OF BIRTH	November 28, 1922
PLACE OF BIRTH	Tremelo
DATE OF DEATH	January 12, 1992
Place of death	Bonheiden