The jerseys - 43
ITEM N° 492
LHOIR Manu (B)
(24.07.1975)
His Lotto–Adecco jersey, associated with his victory in the King of the Mountains classification at the 2000 Tour de la Région wallonne
Born on 24 July 1975 in Soignies, in Hainaut, Manu L’Hoir, nicknamed ‘le Titje’, turned professional in 1999 with the Lotto team. Over the course of five seasons, he also rode for Fakta and Marlux–Wincor Nixdorf.
An attacking rider, active on both the road and the track, he achieved several notable placings: sixth in the 2001 Tour de Normandie, seventh in the 2002 Tour de Rhodes, then third in the Boucles de l’Aulne and seventh in the Trophée des Grimpeurs in 2003. His victory in the Mountains’ Grand Prix at the 2000 Tour de la Région wallonne remains one of the standout achievements of his career.
After leaving the professional peloton, he remained involved in cycling by specialising in the design and manufacture of wheels.
This item is a Lotto–Adecco team jersey worn by Manu L’Hoir during the 2000 season and associated with his victory in the King of the Mountains classification at the Tour de la Région wallonne.
The 27th edition of the Tour de la Région wallonne took place from 29 July to 3 August 2000. On the rugged roads of Wallonia, Manu L’Hoir distinguished himself on the numerous climbs counting towards the King of the Mountains classification. By consistently crossing these climbs amongst the leaders, he accumulated the points needed to win this secondary classification. This item brings together a Walloon rider, a major Belgian team and an honour achieved on the roads of the 2000 Tour of the Walloon Region.
On display in the Virtual Cycling Museum – Noël GREGOIRE Collections, this jersey commemorates the King of the Mountains classification won by Manu L’Hoir at the 2000 Tour de la Région wallonne. His autograph and the photograph of the podium make it a particularly well-documented personal memento.
ITEM N° 184
LIECKENS Jef (B) (26.03.1959)
Red jersey awarded to the winner of the intermediate sprint classification at the 1985 Tour de France
Born on 26 March 1959 in Nijlen, in the province of Antwerp, Jozef ‘Jef’ Lieckens was a Belgian professional cyclist from 1981 to 1991. Fast, with great stamina and at ease on undulating routes, he excelled in both the classics and stage races.
His list of victories includes two Grands Prix de Fourmies, two Grands Prix Jef Scherens, the 1985 Tour de Picardie and two stages of the 1984 Vuelta a España. He also finished second in the Amstel Gold Race, the E3 Harelbeke and the Grand Prix de l’Escaut in 1985.
This item is a red jersey worn by Jef Lieckens whilst leading the intermediate sprint classification at the 1985 Tour de France.
In 1985, the intermediate sprints had their own separate classification. The points awarded increased as the Tour progressed: the final days became particularly important and could still alter the overall standings.
The red jersey existed for only six editions, from 1984 to 1989. The separate classification for intermediate sprints was subsequently abolished, with these stages being incorporated into the general points classification. This brief existence makes authentic examples particularly representative of a specific period in the history of the Tour.
This jersey brings together an attacking Belgian rider, a classification that no longer exists, and one of the most famous editions of the Tour de France.
Photographs showing Jef Lieckens wearing this jersey, notably during the final podium ceremony in Paris, enhance its documentary value. They help to place the item in its context and confirm its appearance during the race.
On display in the Virtual Cycling Museum – Noël GREGOIRE Collections, this jersey preserves the memory of the intermediate sprint classification won by Jef Lieckens at the 1985 Tour de France, with 162 points and an exceptional lead over his rivals.
ITEM N° 185
LUBBERDING Henk (B)
(04.08.1953)
His 1978 Dutch National Champion’s jersey
Born on 4 August 1953 in Voorst, Henk Lubberding was a Dutch professional cyclist from 1977 to 1992. Tall and powerful, yet equally at ease on climbs, he became one of the key team-mates in the TI–Raleigh squad, managed by Peter Post.
A two-time Dutch road champion in 1978 and 1979, he won three stages of the Tour de France – in 1978, 1980 and 1983 – as well as Gent–Wevelgem in 1980. His 1978 season saw him make his mark at the very highest level: after winning a stage in Pau, he finished eighth in the Tour de France and claimed the Best Young Rider classification.
A particularly reliable team-mate, Lubberding also contributed to TI–Raleigh’s numerous team victories. His longevity and tactical acumen made him one of the most respected ‘road captains’ in Dutch cycling of that generation.
This Dutch road champion’s jersey was worn by Henk Lubberding whilst riding for TI–Raleigh. This item brings together a two-time national champion, one of the most famous teams of its era and the iconic colours of Dutch cycling. Above all, it evokes the 1978 season, during which Henk Lubberding became Dutch champion, won a stage of the Tour de France, finished eighth in the general classification and claimed the Best Young Rider classification.
On display in the Virtual Cycling Museum – Noël GREGOIRE Collections, this jersey serves as a reminder of the emergence of a rider who would go on to become one of the most important team-mates and road captains in Dutch cycling.
