“La Piste à suivre…” exhibition: interview with Ferdinand Bracke

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The Maison du Cyclisme invites you to discover a special interview with Ferdinand Bracke, recorded as part of its former exhibition dedicated to track cycling.

A two-time world pursuit champion who set the hour record in Rome in 1967, the champion from Boussu left his mark on Belgian cycling history. His numerous Belgian track championship titles testify to his talent in the velodrome.

Ferdinand Bracke also excelled on the road, with two stage victories in the Tour de France and victory in the overall classification of the Vuelta a España in 1971.

In this interview, he looks back on his career, focusing particularly on his achievements on the track. A valuable account offering an insight into the career of one of the great Belgian champions of his era.

Please note: Due to an issue when uploading the subtitled translation, the subtitles currently correspond to an earlier video. We apologise for the inconvenience.