This page contains answers to many Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) pertaining directly to Hennie Kuiper or to this page.

Which activities are you involved in nowadays?
(See menu option Activities)

How many times have you participated in the Tour de France?
12 times

How many legs have you won in the Tour de France?
3 legs. 1976 as world champion in Bornem. And twice on Alpe d'Huez, in 1977 and 1978.

Why do you sit crooked on your bike?
Because my first race frame was too small and afterwards there was no one to draw my attention to it. So it's something that just crept in by chance. Some good advice: have your bicycle measured to fit your size properly.

What gear ratio does an average cycling amateur need in order to climb the Alpe-d'Huez?
The gear ratio to climb the Alpe d'Huez is:
Professional: 39x12-13-15-17-19-20-21-22-23;
Tourcyclist: Front 52-39 or a triple, rear 12-13-15-17-19-21-23-25-27.