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By Barry Boyce,
CyclingRevealed Historian |
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Mr. Liege-Bastogne-Liege!!!
Alfred 'Fred' de Bruyne launched a powerful sprint from a three rider breakaway to win his third Liege-Bastogne-Liege in four years.
SPECIAL NOTE: The 1959 victory gave de Bruyne the nickname "Mr. Liege-Bastogne-Liege"!
| L-B-L April 26, 1959 |
| 240 Km |
1. Alfred de BRUYNE (Bel) 6h45'30" |
2. Frans Schoubben (Bel) |
3. Frans de Mulder (Bel) +3" |
Starters: 189 |
Finishers: 55 |
Average Speed: 35.510 km/h |
L-B-L 1960
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