Adri van der Poel (born 17 June 1959) is a retired Dutch cyclist who was a professional from 1981 to 2000. His biggest wins included six classics, two stages of the Tour de France and the World Cyclo-Cross Championships in 1996. He also took the second place and silver medal in the 1983 World Road Championships behind Greg LeMond, and finished second five times at the World Cyclo-Cross Championships. The Grand Prix Adrie van der Poel is named after him, a race that recalls a career spent between road racing and cyclo-cross.
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retired Dutch cyclist
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Adri van der Poel (born 17 June 1959)
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He also obtained the second place and silver medal in the World Road Championships in 1983 behind Greg LeMond
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retired Dutch cyclist
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retired Dutch cyclist
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two stages of the Tour de France
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