Willy Teirlinck

Willy Teirlinck ( born June 10, 1948 in Teralfene ) is a former Belgian cyclist.

Willy Teirlinck was professional cyclist from 1970 to 1986 at this time., He was able to record 96 wins, including 1975, the Belgian road championship. He started ten times in the Tour de France, won five stages and in 1973, he wore the yellow jersey for a day. In addition, he scored stage wins with large and smaller tours such as the Tour of Germany and the Vuelta a España. In 1973 he won the Grand Prix de Fourmies, 1976 the Grand Prix Pino Cerami and in 1977 and 1978, the Tour de Picardie.

In his last year as a professional Teirlinck drove for the team " Sigma Coatings ", for which he subsequently served as sports director. Since 2005 Willy Teirlinck works for the sports administration in his home town Affligem and teaches cycling. In Liedekerke the race, " Willy Teirlinck Classic" is held annually.

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