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Johan Van Summeren

Key Stats

Nationality: Belgian
Born: February 4, 1981
Hometown: Lommel, Belgium
Residence: Lommel, Belgium
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 174 pounds
Strengths: Strong on the flats, Van Summeren is a selfless and tireless support rider.
Turned Pro: 2004
Hobbies: Cycling and coffee.

Palmares

Career Highlights:

2008
8th, Paris-Roubaix
2007
1st overall, Tour of Poland (1 stage win)

2006
1st, Sprints competition, Tour of Britain

2002
1st, Zellik - Galmaarden

Biography

At 6-foot-5, Van Summeren is one of the tallest riders in the professional peloton. He has a reputation as a strong support rider, and was credited by Cadel Evans as being one of the most important members of Predictor-Lotto's Tour de France team in 2007.