About Michel Van Aerde
Lived 1933 – 2020 (aged 86). Michel Van Aerde was a Belgian sport cyclist.
Michel Van Aerde (2 October 1933 – 11 August 2020) was a Belgian professional road bicycle racer. Van Aerde became national champion in 1961, and won two stages in the Tour de France, in 1960 and 1961.
Van Aerde was born in Zonnegem, and died on 11 August 2020, aged 86.
Major results
1954 National Militaries road race Championship 1955 Beveren-Waas 1956 Melsele Stadsprijs Geraardsbergen Eke Schoonaarde 1957 Paris - Valenciennes Stadsprijs Geraardsbergen Drielandentrofee Erpe 1958 Beervelde Wervik 1959 København Sint-Lievens-Esse 1960 Tour de France: Winner stage 15 1961 Omloop der drie Proviniciën Heule Erembodegem Belgian National Road Race Championships Zonnegem Tour de France: Winner stage 12 1963 Burst 1964 Erpe
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Michel Van Aerde?
Belgian cyclist (1933–2020)
When was Michel Van Aerde born?
Michel Van Aerde was born on 2 October 1933 in Zonnegem.
When did Michel Van Aerde die?
Michel Van Aerde died on 11 August 2020 in Burst.
What was Michel Van Aerde's occupation?
Michel Van Aerde was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Michel Van Aerde?
Michel Van Aerde was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michel Van Aerde. https://biography.guide/michel-van-aerde/
MLA: "Michel Van Aerde." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/michel-van-aerde/.
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