Joseph van Dam
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Joseph Van Dam was a Belgian
professional road bicycle racer. Van Dam entered the 1926 Tour de France
, won three stages and finished 12th place in the general classification
1926
Belgium
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professional road bicycle racer. Van Dam entered the 1926 Tour de France
1926 Tour de France
The 1926 Tour de France was the 20th Tour de France, taking place June 20 to July 18, 1926. It consisted of 17 stages with a total distance of 5745 km, ridden at an average speed of 24.064 km/h....
, won three stages and finished 12th place in the general classification
Palmarès
1924- national cyclo-cross championship
1926
- Brussels-Liège for amateurs
- 1926 Tour de France1926 Tour de FranceThe 1926 Tour de France was the 20th Tour de France, taking place June 20 to July 18, 1926. It consisted of 17 stages with a total distance of 5745 km, ridden at an average speed of 24.064 km/h....
:- Winner stages 6, 8 and 15
- 12th place overall classification