Willem II–Gazelle

Willem II–Gazelle was a Dutch professional cycling team that existed from 1966 to 1971.^[1][2][3] Its main sponsor was Dutch cigar maker Willem II and the co-sponsor was bicycle manufacturer Gazelle.^[4] Their most successful rider was Rik Van Looy, whose most notable wins with the team were the 1967 Paris–Tours, the 1968 La Flèche Wallonne and the 1969 E3 Prijs Vlaanderen.^[5] Harry Steevens won the 1968 Amstel Gold Race with the team.^[6]

Willem II–Gazelle

René Pijnen in 1969
Team information
Registered	Netherlands
Founded	1966 (1966)
Disbanded	1971
Discipline(s)	Road
Bicycles	Gazelle
Key personnel
General manager	Ton Vissers
Team name history
1966–1970 1971	Willem II–Gazelle Gazelle
Willem II–Gazelle jersey Jersey