Nico Mattan
Nico Mattan (born July 17, 1971 in Izegem ) is a former Belgian cyclist .
Mattan turned pro in 1994 . For some time he had to interrupt his career because of heart problems.
He was considered a specialist in classic one-day races , but was also able to achieve good results in prologue time trials . He achieved one of his most important victories in 2005 at the ProTour race Gent-Wevelgem , although he benefited from a motorcycle, which brought him back to Juan Antonio Flecha , who already looked like the sure winner.
In 2000 Mattan was banned for four months for taking the illicit stimulant heptaminol .
After the 2007 season he ended his career.
Palmarès
- 1996
- a stage of the Tour de la Région Wallonne
- 2001
- Prologue Paris – Nice
- Three days from De Panne and one stage
- GP Ouest France-Plouay
- 2003
- 2005
Teams
- 1994 to 1996: Lotto
- 1997 and 1998: Mapei
- 1999 to 2003: Cofidis
- 2004: Relax Bodysol
- 2005 and 2006: Davitamon Lotto
- 2007: DFL-Cyclingnews-Litespeed
Individual evidence
- ↑ dailypeloton.com from January 3, 2007: I'm not superstitious but… ( Memento of the original from February 1, 2009 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ cyclingsnews.com of April 6, 2005: Mattan swoops, Flecha foiled in controversial finish
- ↑ Ralf Meutgens : Doping im Radsport , Bielefeld 2007, p. 273. ISBN 978-3-7688-5245-6
Web links
- Nico Mattan in the Radsportseiten.net database
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Mattan, Nico |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Belgian cyclist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 17th July 1971 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Izegem |