Noël Foré

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Noël Foré, 1956

Noël Foré (born December 23, 1932 in Adegem , † February 16, 1992 in Ghent ) was a Belgian cyclist .

Noël Foré was a professional cyclist from 1956 to 1968 and was able to record several great individual successes; twice he was able to win a " monument of cycling ". In 1958 he won at Gent – ​​Wevelgem and the Tour of Belgium , which he won again in 1962. In 1959 he was third in the road world championship . In 1963 he won Kuurne – Brussels – Kuurne and the Tour of Flanders , in 1967 around Cologne . Also in 1967 he took second place in the Tour of Flanders.

After the end of his active cycling career, Foré, who was known for his meticulous training methods and race preparation, worked for the " Bloso " (Agentschap voor de Bevordering van de Lichamelijke Ontwikkeling, de Sport en de Openluchtrecreatie).

The “Memorial Noël Foré” track cycling criterion for the youngsters is held annually in Ghent as part of the six-day race.

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SURNAME Foré, Noël
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Belgian cyclist
DATE OF BIRTH December 23, 1932
PLACE OF BIRTH Adegem
DATE OF DEATH February 16, 1992
Place of death Ghent