Brian Holm

Brian Holm was born 2 October 1962 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He was a professional rider in road bicycle racing from 1986 to 1998, and rode for Team Telekom from 1993 to 1997, and was part of the team that brough his fellow Dane Bjarne Riis to victory in the 1996 Tour de France. Brian Holm rode in the Tour de France seven times, and completed each one.

Related Topics:
2 October - 1962 - Copenhagen - Denmark - Road bicycle racing - Team Telekom - Bjarne Riis - 1996 Tour de France - Tour de France

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Brian Holm has been a reliable helper for most of his carreer, that nonetheless also sport 11 individual victories.

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After his active carreer, Brian Holm has acted as a sport director, first for Danish pro-teams Team Acceptcard and Team Fakta, then for the Danish national team, and since 2003 for Team Telekom (from 2005 renamed T-Mobile Team).

Related Topics:
Team Acceptcard - Team Fakta - Team Telekom - T-Mobile Team

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In his 2002 autobiography, he admitted having used doping during the early 1990'ies. This did not cost him his job as manager for the Danish national team, despite some concern about him being a role model for the young riders.

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In February 2004 he was diagnosed with intestinal cancer, underwent surgery and is now back on active duty.

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