Eddy Beugels facts for kids
Eddy Beugels was a talented Dutch cyclist who raced bikes professionally. He was born in Schinnen, a town in the Netherlands, on March 19, 1944. Eddy became known for his strong performances in different cycling races during the 1960s. He passed away on January 12, 2018.
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Eddy's Cycling Achievements
Eddy Beugels had several important wins and achievements during his cycling career.
Winning a Silver Medal
One of his biggest achievements was winning a silver medal for his country. This happened in 1966 at the 1966 UCI Road World Championships. He competed in a special event called the team time trial. In a team time trial, a group of cyclists from the same country race together against the clock. They work as a team to get the fastest time possible.
Other Important Wins
Eddy also won several other races during his career. These included:
- The Ronde van Noord-Holland in 1966. This is a classic Dutch road cycling race.
- The Grand Prix de Wallonie in 1968, a race held in Belgium.
- The Eschborn-Frankfurt City Loop, a race in Germany.
- One stage of the Olympia's Tour in 1965. Winning a "stage" means he was the fastest on one specific day of a longer, multi-day race.
Competing in the Tour de France
Eddy Beugels raced professionally for seven years, from 1964 to 1970. During this time, he took part in the famous Tour de France three times. The Tour de France is one of the most challenging and well-known bicycle races in the world. He competed in the Tour in 1968, 1969, and 1970.
See also
In Spanish: Eddy Beugels para niños
