Henri Luyten

Henri Luyten ( born August 1, 1873 in Koningshooikt; † September 28, 1954 in Boechout ) was a Belgian racing cyclist.

Henri Luyten was a professional racing driver from 1895 to 1897. Already in 1894 he had become Belgian amateur champion on the road. In the web - Cycling World Championships 1895 in Cologne, he was second in the professional uprights. On this success through it was loaded to the Imperial Court to Russia. He traveled with their own motorcycles and pacemakers to Moscow and returned with awards and gifts.

Also in 1895 Luyten - his name was top " Hardi " - the first time Belgian champion in the road race. Date and surcharge for the race, which was hosted by the "Safety Club Liegois " in Limburg at Smeermaas, had only three days earlier announced. At the start, 18 drivers, professionals and amateurs were together. Luyten won by more than 16 minutes ahead; its closest competitor had a breakdown. In 1986 he was on the same route again Belgian champion, but this time behind a pacemaker. In 1896 he was European Vice-Champion of the uprights.

Subsequently, Luyten retired from cycling and opened a cafe, which was due to its popularity well attended as a racing driver.

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