. Road – Team Flanders-Baloise separates from its historic sporting director

. Road – Team Flanders-Baloise separates from its historic sporting director
Cycling. Road – Team Flanders-Baloise separates from its historic sporting director

Walter Planckaert and the Team Flanders-Baloise put an end to a 20-year collaboration, the Flemish team announced in a press release. After the departure of Patrick Lefevereanother pillar of Belgian bows out. A true Flandrien, Walter Planckaert scored 74 victories between 1970 and 1985, including a memorable triumph during the Tour of Flanders in 1976. At the end of his racing career, he devoted himself fully to his role as sports director from 1986, winning the Vélo de Cristal twice in 2014 and 2015. He had joined Topsport-Flanders in 2006, on the initiative of Christophe Sercuto succeed Valerio Pivaafter working with Peter Post, Palmans, Lotto et Jacques Chocolates.

Video – Walter Planckaert, au micro de Cyclism'Actu… en 2014

“Walter has made an invaluable contribution over the years”

Walter Planckaert76 years old, was for 20 years sports director within the team dedicated to training in Flanders. Both parties decided “by mutual agreement“to put an end to their collaboration.”Walter has made an invaluable contribution over the years to the sporting aspect of our cycling project. His experience and dedication not only strengthened our team, but also inspired and supported many young riders in their development. The knowledge and perspectives he shared with them constitute a lasting legacy for the future of the Flanders-Baloise team“, we can read in the press release signed by the general manager of the team, Christophe Sercupaying tribute to the work of this former runner.

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