Oscar Egg

Born	March 28, 1890
Birthplace	Zürich, Switzerland
Died	February 9, 1961
Nationality	Swiss
Sport	Track and road bicycle racing
Professional career	1912-1928

Oscar Egg was a Swiss track and road bicycle racer who was born in Zürich on March 28, 1890. His professional career began in 1912, and he retired in 1928.

Egg was a dynamic rider who was successful on both the track and the road. He established multiple track cycling world records, including the hour record, which he held for nine years. In addition, he won a number of road races, including Paris-Tours and the Tour de Suisse.

In the 1919 Giro d’Italia, Egg won three stages and was second overall, making it one of the most memorable events of his career. Over his career, he also won the Points classification in the 1923 Tour de France and placed on the podium in a number of other big races.

Egg was renowned for his inventive approach to training and racing, and he was one of the first cyclists to adopt a streamlined bike and a unique riding position to increase his speed.

Following his retirement from racing, Egg became a coach and columnist. 2002 saw his induction into the UCI Cycling Hall of Fame.

Oscar Egg’s Greatest Achievements:

Year	Achievement
1913	Hour record (42.122 km)
1919	2nd overall in Giro d’Italia
1923	Points classification winner in Tour de France
1924	1st in Paris-Tours
1924	1st in Tour de Suisse
1925	Hour record (44.247 km)
1925	1st in Swiss National Road Race Championships