Michel Van Aerde
# Michel Van Aerde

Michel Van Aerde (2 October 1933 – 11 August 2020) was a Belgian professional road bicycle racer. Van Aerde became national champion in 1961, and won two stages in the Tour de France, in 1960 and 1961.

Van Aerde was born in Zonnegem, and died on 11 August 2020, aged 86.

## Major results

### 1954

    Belgium National Militaries road race Championship

### 1955

    Beveren-Waas

### 1956

    Melsele
    Stadsprijs Geraardsbergen
    Eke
    Schoonaarde

### 1957

    Paris - Valenciennes
    Stadsprijs Geraardsbergen
    Drielandentrofee
    Erpe

### 1958

    Beervelde
    Wervik

### 1959

    København
    Sint-Lievens-Esse

### 1960

    Tour de France:
       Winner stage 15

### 1961

    Omloop der drie Proviniciën
    Heule
    Erembodegem
    Belgian National Road Race Championships
    Zonnegem
    Tour de France:
       Winner stage 12

### 1963

    Burst

### 1964

    Erpe
