Arie Den Hartog

Born	August 25, 1941 in Zuidland, Netherlands
Nationality	Dutch
Sport	Road Cycling
Professional Career	1962 – 1973
Teams	Willem II-Gazelle, Televizier-Batavus
Major Wins	1965 Amstel Gold Race, 1967 Paris-Tours

Arie Den Hartog was born in Zuidland, Netherlands, on August 25, 1941, and is a professional road cyclist. He began his professional racing career in 1962 and hung up his helmet in 1973. During his career, Den Hartog rode for Willem II-Gazelle and Televizier-Batavus.

Den Hartog was renowned for his toughness and persistence, and he excelled at one-day races in particular. During his career, he won several famous events, including the 1965 Amstel Gold Race and the 1967 Paris-Tours. Den Hartog was especially effective in steep and windy circumstances, and he frequently won solo breakaways.

In addition to his significant victories, Den Hartog had several more noteworthy accomplishments throughout his career. One of the most famous races, the 1965 World Road Race Championships, was won by him in third place. He also placed second in one of the five “Monuments” of professional cycling, the 1966 Paris-Roubaix.

Den Hartog continued to work in the cycling industry after his retirement as a coach and team manager. On February 27, 2018, he passed away at the age of 76.

Arie Den Hartog’s Greatest Achievements:

Year	Achievement
1965	Winner of the Amstel Gold Race
1967	Winner of Paris-Tours
1965	3rd place in the World Road Race Championships
1966	2nd place in Paris-Roubaix
1963	3rd place in Gent-Wevelgem
1966	3rd place in the Tour of Flanders
1966	4th place in the Paris-Nice stage race

In summary, Arie Den Hartog was a tough and determined Dutch road cyclist, known for his one-day race victories. He won several prestigious races during his career, including the Amstel Gold Race and Paris-Tours. Den Hartog’s strengths were in hilly and windy conditions, and he often won races from solo breakaways. His legacy continues to inspire Dutch cyclists and cycling fans today.