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Roger Kindt

Roger Kindt (18 September 1945 – 3 April 1992) was a Belgian professional racing cyclist. He was born in Etterbeek, Brussels, Belgium.

Kindt competed professionally from 1967 to 1974, riding for several teams including Romeo–Smith's–Plume Sport, Smith's, Ferretti, Faemino–Faema, Hertekamp–Magniflex, Van Cauter–Magniflex–De Gribaldy, Watney–Maes Pils, and Robot–Office du Meuble Hannut.

His most notable achievements include winning the sixth stage (stage 6a, from Gandia to El Saler, 120 km) of the 1972 Vuelta a España, where he finished 54th overall. He also participated in the 1972 Tour de France but did not finish (DNF). Additionally, he competed in the Giro d'Italia in 1967 and 1968, abandoning both editions.

Kindt also recorded several top finishes in one-day races, including 2nd place at the Coppa Placci (1969), 3rd at the Grote Prijs Jef Scherens (1969), and 4th at the Scheldeprijs (1971). He participated in the monuments Milano–Sanremo (1969, 1972) and Tour of Flanders (1968, 1972).

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