Jan Aling facts for kids
Jan Aling (born June 24, 1949 – died May 9, 2020) was a famous Dutch road cyclist. He was born in a place called Bunne in the Drenthe region of the Netherlands. Jan Aling was known for his strong performances in many cycling races.
Jan Aling: A Cycling Star
Jan Aling had a successful career as a cyclist. He competed in many races, both in the Netherlands and other countries. He was a professional cyclist for ten years, from 1974 to 1984.
Early Life and Career
Jan Aling started his cycling journey in the Netherlands. He quickly showed talent in road cycling, which involves racing on regular roads. His skills helped him win several important races early in his career.
Racing Achievements
During his career, Jan Aling won many races. Some of his notable victories include:
- The Omloop der Kempen race
- Stages in the Milk Race (which is now called the Tour of Britain)
- A stage in the Olympia's Tour
- The Ronde van Overijssel
He also took part in the Vuelta a España twice. This is a very big and challenging cycling race held in Spain. He competed in the 1976 and 1980 editions of this famous event.
Later Life
Jan Aling passed away on May 9, 2020, at a hospital in Eindhoven, Netherlands. He was 70 years old.
