Bjarne Riis - Denmark
Born April 3, 1964, in Herning (Denmark). Domicile: Steinsel (Luxemburg).
1,84 m, 71 kg.
Pro since 1986.
Teams : Roland (1986), Lucas (1987), Toshiba (1988), Super U (1989),
Castorama (1990-1991), Ariostea (1992-1993), Gewiss (1994-1995), Telekom
(1996-).
Major wins:
1989: 1 stage Giro d'Italia (Gubbio), 1 stage Tour of the EEC.
1990: 2 stages Tour of the EEC.
1992: Danish champion.
1993: 1 stage Tour de France (Peronne - Chalons-sur-Marne), 1 stage Giro
d'Italia (Agrigento).
1994: 1 stage Tour de France (Bagneres-de-Bigorre - Albi).
1995: Yellow jersey Tour de France, Danish champion, Tour of Denmark and 1
stage.
1996: Tour de France and 2 stages (Val-d'Isere - Sestrieres, Agen -
Lourdes-Hautacam), Danish champion.