Solo–Superia

Solo–Superia was a Belgian professional cycling team that existed from 1961 to 1966.[1][2] Its main sponsor was Belgian margarine manufacturer Solo.[3] Its most notable wins were the 1965 Paris–Roubaix with Rik Van Looy and the 1966 Tour of Flanders with Edward Sels.[4]

Solo–Superia
The Solo–Superia squad of the 1964 Tour de France
Team information
RegisteredBelgium
Founded1961 (1961)
Disbanded1966
Discipline(s)Road
Team name history
1961–1962
1963
1964–1966
Solo–Van Steenbergen
Solo–Terrot
Solo–Superia

References
  1. "Solo - Van Steenbergen (1961)" (in French). Mémoire du cyclisme. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  2. "Solo - Superia (1966)" (in French). Mémoire du cyclisme. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  3. "A directory of pro cycling team sponsors, old and new". BikeRaceInfo. McGann Publishing. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
  4. Charlesworth, Pedr (20 March 2019). "GS Solo Superia cycling team – The Kings of the Classics". Prendas Ciclismo. Retrieved 10 April 2020.

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