Julien Schepens

Julien Schepens (19 December 1935 – 16 August 2006) was a Belgian professional road bicycle racer. He won a stage in the 1960 Tour de France and also wore the yellow jersey for one day after his stage win. Other career highlights include stage wins in Paris–Nice and Four Days of Dunkirk as well as winning the Grand Prix de Denain in 1962.

Julien Schepens
Schepens at the 1960 Tour de France
Personal information
Full nameJulien Schepens
Born(1935-12-19)19 December 1935
Anzegem, Belgium
Died16 August 2006(2006-08-16) (aged 70)
Nokere, Belgium
Team information
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Major wins
1 stage 1960 Tour de France

Major results

1953
 Belgium National novice road race Championship
1954
 Belgium National amateur road race Championship
1956
Kortemark
Omloop Leiedal
1956
Anzegem
 Belgium National independents road race Championship
Ruiselede
1957
Beernem
1960
Bankprijs Roeselare
Omloop der drie Proviniciën
Mandel-Leie-Schelde
Tour de France:
Winner stage 1A
Wearing yellow jersey for one day
1962
Grand Prix de Denain
Eizer Overijse
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