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Steven Rooks (born 7 August 1960 in Oterleek, North Holland) is a former Dutch professional road racing cyclist known for his climbing ability. His professional career ran from 1982–1995.
Contents
- Tom steven rooks 2007
- Amstel Gold Race 1986
- Tour de France
- Major results
- Doping confession
- Results
- Grand Tours overall classification results timeline
- Honors
- References
Amstel Gold Race 1986
Tour de France
In the 1988 Tour de France, Rooks finished second and won a finish on L’Alpe d’Huez. He won the polka dot jersey for the mountains classification and the Presence Classification (or combination classification).
In the 1989 Tour, Rooks won Stage 15, a 39 km mountain top time trial to Orcieres-Merlette; he finished seventh that year and again won the Presence Classification, the final year of that award.
Major results
Other victories include the 1983 Liege–Bastogne–Liege, the 1986 Tour de Luxembourg and Amstel Gold Race, a stage at the 1987 Tour de Suisse, the 1988 Zuri-Metzgete, and 1994 national championship. He finished second at the 1991 World Cycling Championships behind Italy's Gianni Bugno and ahead of Spain's Miguel Indurain.
Doping confession
On the Dutch TV-show Reporter, Rooks admitted with Maarten Ducrot and Peter Winnen to doping. Rooks said he used testosterone and amphetamines during his 13-year career. In 2009, he admitted using EPO after 1989.
Results
Source:
Grand Tours overall classification results timeline
WD = Withdrew