Louis Heusghem
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Louis Heusghem was a Belgian
professional road bicycle racer. He was the brother of cyclists Hector Heusghem
and Pierre-Joseph Heusghem. His best Tour de France finish was his fifth place in 1911
. In 1912, he won a stage in the Tour de France and Paris–Tours.
1912
Belgium
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professional road bicycle racer. He was the brother of cyclists Hector Heusghem
Hector Heusghem
Hector Heusghem was a Belgian cyclist who finished second in the 1920 and 1921 Tour de France. He also won three stages, in 1920 at Aix-en-Provence and Grenoble, in 1921 in Luchon....
and Pierre-Joseph Heusghem. His best Tour de France finish was his fifth place in 1911
1911 Tour de France
The 1911 Tour de France was the 9th Tour de France, taking place from 2 to 30 July 1911. It was composed of 15 stages over , ridden at an average speed of 27.322 km/h. The results were computed by giving each rider points according to his finishing position on each stage, and the rider with...
. In 1912, he won a stage in the Tour de France and Paris–Tours.
Palmarès
1911- Tour de France1912 Tour de FranceThe 1912 Tour de France was the 10th anniversary of the Tour de France. It consisted of 15 stages for a total of . The Tour took place from 30 June to 28 July 1912. The riders rode at an average speed of 27.763 km/h. After 4 stage wins during the Tour of Belgium, the Alcyon team hired Odile...
:- 5th place overall classification
1912
- Paris–Tours
- Tour de France1912 Tour de FranceThe 1912 Tour de France was the 10th anniversary of the Tour de France. It consisted of 15 stages for a total of . The Tour took place from 30 June to 28 July 1912. The riders rode at an average speed of 27.763 km/h. After 4 stage wins during the Tour of Belgium, the Alcyon team hired Odile...
:- Winner stage 12