Joseph Somers (cyclist)

Joseph Somers (29 May 1917 – 25 May 1966) was a Belgian professional road cyclist. Professional from 1936 to 1950, he notably won Bordeaux–Paris in 1937 and 1947, the Grand Prix des Nations in 1943 and the Tour of Belgium in 1939.[1]

Joseph Somers
Somers winning the 1937 Bordeaux–Paris
Personal information
Born29 May 1917
Wommelgem, Belgium
Died25 May 1966(1966-05-25) (aged 48)
Antwerp, Belgium
Team information
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Professional teams
1936–1938Mercier–Hutchinson
1939–1942Helyett–Hutchinson
1944Trialoux
1945Rochet–Dunlop
1946Cilo
1947–1950Rochet–Dunlop

Major results

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References

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  1. ^ "Joseph Somers". ProCyclingStats. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
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