Miscellaneous

How old is Johnny Hoogerland?

How old is Johnny Hoogerland?

Johnny Hoogerland (born 13 May 1983) is a Dutch former professional cyclist, who rode professionally between 2004 and 2016 for the Van Hermet–Eurogifts, Jartazi–7Mobile, Van Vliet–EBH Elshof, Vacansoleil–DCM, Androni Giocattoli–Venezuela and Roompot–Oranje Peloton squads.

What has happened to Hoogerland?

Hoogerland would have thought spending a year in the Dutch national colours after emerging victorious from the 2013 edition in Southeast Limburg would have secured his place in the history books, but still it’s the crash which dominates the rest of his career.

When did Hoogerland join Roompot?

Hoogerland joined Androni Giocattoli–Venezuela for the 2014 season, after his previous team – Vacansoleil–DCM – folded at the end of the 2013 season. In August 2014, Hoogerland was announced as the first signing for the new Dutch Pro-Continental Team Roompot, which formed for the 2015 season.

Who won Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen 2009?

In 2009 Hoogerland won the Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen, taking stage 1 along the way. He finished in 12th place in both the Tour of Flanders and the GC of the Vuelta. He was the highest placed Dutchman in the men’s road race at the 2009 World Championships, finishing in 14th place overall.

What happened to Robert Hoogerland?

In early February 2013, Hoogerland collided with a car while he was training in Spain, preparing for the Tour Méditerranéen. He was hospitalized and it was announced that he suffered five fractured ribs, a bruised liver and bone fractures to his spine.

What happened to Hoogerland and Flecha?

What’s more, Hoogerland and Flecha got back on their bikes and finished the stage, the Dutchman climbing up to the podium to collect the polka dot jersey he had won back before the crash. Sometimes, especially given most of us now found ourselves locked inside our houses with a lot of spare time on our hands, the mind wanders.