Bjarne Riis - Denmark


Tour Winner Bjarne Riis

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.