Albert Van Damme

Albert "Berten" Van Damme (born 1 December 1940) is a former Belgian cyclo-crosser. He won 109 individual races, became six times Belgian National Champion and once World Champion, in 1974. His career lasted from 1959 till 1978.

Albert Van Damme

Personal information
Full name	Albert Van Damme
Nickname	Berten The Lion of Laarne
Born	(1940-12-01) 1 December 1940 (age 84) Laarne, Belgium
Team information
Current team	Retired
Discipline	Cyclo-cross
Role	Rider
Professional team
1962–1978	–
Major wins
Cyclo-cross World Champion (1974) Cyclo-cross Belgian Champion (1963, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1973)
Medal record Representing  Belgium Men's cyclo-cross World Championships Vera De Bidasoa 1974 Elite Men's Race Zolder 1970 Elite Men's Race Apeldoorn 1971 Elite Men's Race

He was active in the same years as the brothers Eric and Roger De Vlaeminck. Together with his own brother, Daniël Van Damme there was a bit of a "battle" between the two families.

The first Albert Van Damme A-cyclocross race was held in October 2011 and was won by Sven Nys.