Born in Kanegem, in West Flanders, he was nicknamed "Iron Briek" because of his incredible stamina.
One of the greatest cycling champions of the 40s and 50s, he was twofold World Champion (in 1948 and 1950), won the last stage of the 1946Tour de France and finished second in the epic 1948 edition, behind the unapproachable Gino Bartali.
After his retirement as a professional cyclist in 1959, he remained active as a team coach for 30 years, mostly for the Flandria team. He died at Kortrijk.
Alberic "Briek"Schotte (September 19, 1919, Kanegem - April 4, 2004, Kortrijk) was a Belgian professional cyclist.
Born and raised in West Flanders, he was nicknamed "Iron Briek" (IJzeren Briek) because of his incredible stamina.
One of the greatest cycling champions of the 40s and 50s, he was twice World Champion (in 1948 and 1950), won the last stage of the 1946 Tour de France and finished second in the epic 1948 edition, behind the unapproachable Gino Bartali.
Alberic "Briek"Schotte (September 19, 1919 - April 4, 2004) was a Belgian cyclist.
Born in Kanegem, in West Flanders, he was nicknamed "Iron Briek" because of his incredible stamina.
One of the greatest cycling champions of the 40s and 50s, he was twofold World Champion (in 1948 and 1950), won the last stage of the 1946 Tour de France and finished second in the epic 1948 edition, behind the unapproachable Gino Bartali.
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