Patrick Tolhoek
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Patrick Tolhoek is a retired Dutch professional cyclist. His father Ko Tolhoek was also a professional cyclist.
In 1985, Tolhoek won the national road race for militaries. In 1989 and 1990, Tolhoek rode the Tour de France
. During his first years as professional cyclist, he had problems with his left leg. At the end of 1991, he had to stop his professional career because of this.
Three years later, after an operation, he was able to ride professionally again, this time on the mountainbike. In 1998, he became Dutch national mountainbike champion.
In 2000, Tolhoek entered the Mountainbike event during the Olympic games, but did not finish.
At the end of that year, Tolhoek ended his career.
In 1985, Tolhoek won the national road race for militaries. In 1989 and 1990, Tolhoek rode the Tour de France
Tour de France
The Tour de France is an annual bicycle race held in France and nearby countries. First staged in 1903, the race covers more than and lasts three weeks. As the best known and most prestigious of cycling's three "Grand Tours", the Tour de France attracts riders and teams from around the world. The...
. During his first years as professional cyclist, he had problems with his left leg. At the end of 1991, he had to stop his professional career because of this.
Three years later, after an operation, he was able to ride professionally again, this time on the mountainbike. In 1998, he became Dutch national mountainbike champion.
In 2000, Tolhoek entered the Mountainbike event during the Olympic games, but did not finish.
At the end of that year, Tolhoek ended his career.