Jan Bakelants
Jan Bakelants (born 14 February 1986) is a Belgian former professional road racing cyclist, who competed as a professional from 2009 to 2022. CareerHis major wins include the 2008 Tour de l'Avenir and stage 2 of the 2013 Tour de France, claiming the yellow jersey after winning the stage by only a second of an advantage on the peloton after a late attack.[5] He also rode the 2010 Giro d'Italia, in which he finished 36th. Bakelants left RadioShack–Leopard at the end of the 2013 season, and joined Omega Pharma–Quick-Step for the 2014 season.[6] In August 2014, it was announced that he would be leaving Omega Pharma–Quick-Step after one year and joining AG2R La Mondiale on an initial two-year deal.[7] Bakelants was severely injured in a crash at the 2017 Giro di Lombardia when he crashed into a ravine on a fast descent, fracturing seven ribs and the first and third vertebrae. He did not lose consciousness and was transferred to the hospital in Como.[8] The crash left Bakelants 1 centimetre (0.39 inches) shorter.[9] After his crash, Bakelants spoke out about safety standards in cycling. He hoped to return to racing in March 2018,[10] and did so at the Classic Loire Atlantique in France. Major results
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