Danny Lippens (born 18 September 1961 in Eeklo, Belgium) is a Belgian former professional racing cyclist. He competed professionally during the 1980s, with his career spanning from approximately 1983 to 1990.
Career
Lippens began his professional career in 1985, riding for the Panasonic–Raleigh team. He later competed for the Hitachi team in 1989 and the Isoglass–Garden Wood team in 1990. Between his professional stints, he returned to amateur competition.
He is best known for his participation in the 1989 Tour de France, where he rode for the Hitachi team. He achieved a 20th-place finish in stage 12 before withdrawing from the race on stage 14.
Major Results
- 1989: 5th place at Brussel–Ingooigem
- 1989: 10th place at De Kustpijl
Other Achievements
As an amateur, Lippens won the Belgian national championship in the road race in 1987. In track cycling, he won the Belgian national title in the individual pursuit for amateurs in 1983. In 1988, he won the Omloop der Vlaamse Gewesten. He was also active in cyclocross during his career.
References
- Wikipedia: "Danny Lippens"
- ProCyclingStats
- Cycling Archives
