Roger De Vlaeminck
Awards & Honours
9
Awards Won
2
Honours
2
Records
Roger De Vlaeminck's achievements place him in the pantheon of cycling greats. He is one of only three riders in history to win all five Monuments, a feat that demands extraordinary versatility and endurance. His four victories at Paris-Roubaix, the toughest one-day race on the calendar, stand as a record that has only been matched, not surpassed. His 22 stage wins at the Giro d'Italia are a testament to his ability to compete in both one-day and stage racing. De Vlaeminck's legacy is not just in his numbers, but in the way he rode with fearless aggression and tactical brilliance, earning the respect of his peers and the admiration of cycling fans.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
One of only three riders to win all five Monuments
Alongside Rik Van Looy and Eddy Merckx, De Vlaeminck won Milan-San Remo, Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, and Tour of Lombardy.
Record holder for most Paris-Roubaix wins
With four wins (1972, 1974, 1975, 1977), he shares the record with Roger Lapébie and Tom Boonen.
Records & Feats
One of only three riders to win all five Monuments
Won Milan-San Remo, Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, and Tour of Lombardy during his career.
Four wins at Paris-Roubaix
Won the cobbled classic in 1972, 1974, 1975, and 1977, a record shared with Roger Lapébie and Tom Boonen.