Erich Bautz
sport cyclist
- May 26, 1913 · Dortmund
- November 17, 1986 · Dortmund
- 73 years
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Erich Bautz, 73, German racing cyclist.
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Erich Bautz was a formidable German sport cyclist who left an indelible mark on the history of international
Erich Bautz
1913 – 1986
60 Seconds: Erich Bautz's Life Story
A brief look at the life and career of German professional racing cyclist Erich Bautz.
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Erich Bautz was a formidable German sport cyclist who left an indelible mark on the history of international road racing. Born in Dortmund in 1913, Bautz quickly rose through the ranks of the professional cycling world. His breakthrough arrived in 1937, when he dominated two stages of the Tour de France. This incredible performance earned him the honor of wearing the prestigious yellow jersey for three consecutive days. Beyond his French success, he proved his consistency by winning the German National Road Race in 1937, 1941, and 1950. After a distinguished career, Bautz passed away in his home city of Dortmund in 1986 at the age of seventy-three. He remains remembered as a champion who defined an era of German cycling.
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|Erich Bautz (26 May 1913 – 17 September 1986) was a German racing cyclist, who won two stages in the 1937 Tour de France, and as a result wore the yellow jersey for three days.
He won the German National Road Race in 1937, 1941 and 1950.
Major results
- 1933
- Rund um Köln
- 1936
- Rund um Köln
- Saarbrucken Rundfahrt
- 1937
- Germany national road race champion
- Winner 8th stage Deutschland Tour
- Winner 4th stage Tour de Luxembourg
- 1937 Tour de France:
- Winner stage 4
- Winner stage 17A
- 1938
- Winner 5th and 13th stage Deutschland Tour
- 1939
- Winner 3rd stage Deutschland Tour
- 1941
- Germany national road race champion
- Winner 1st stage Echarpe d'Or
- 1947
- Winner overall classification and two stage Deutschland Tour
- 1948
- Winner two stages Deutschland Tour
- 1950
- Germany national road race champion
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