Jozef Spruyt

Jozef Spruyt also written Joseph Spruyt (born 25 February 1943) is a Belgian former professional road bicycle racer. His profession was a metal worker and his sporting career began with Lierse B.C. Spruyt was a professional from 1965 to 1975. Spruyt won three stage wins in the Tour de France; one in 1969, one in 1970 and one in 1974. He also wore the yellow jersey as leader of the general classification for one day in the 1967 Tour de France. Other highlights from his career include winning Brabantse Pijl and the Scheldeprijs Vlaanderen.

Major results

1963 Gent-Ieper 1964 Course de la Paix: Winner stage 11 1965 Druivenkoers 1966 Scheldeprijs Vlaanderen 1967 Turnhout Assent Tour de France: Leading general classification after stage 4 1968 Kessel–Lier Mol 1969 Tour de France: Winner stage 22A Stabroek Turnhout 1970 Tour de France: Winner stage 5B 1971 Brabantse Pijl 1973 Tessenderlo Willebroek Eernegem 1974 Tour de France: Winner stage 12 1976 Melle