Niko Eeckhout
- January 8, 2024
- Sport Cyclist
Quick Facts
Full Name | Niko Eeckhout |
Occupation | Sport Cyclist |
Date Of Birth | Dec 16, 1970(1970-12-16) |
Age | 54 |
Birthplace | Izegem |
Country | Belgium |
Birth City | Flemish Region |
Horoscope | Aquarius |
Niko Eeckhout Biography
Name | Niko Eeckhout |
Birthday | Dec 16 |
Birth Year | 1970 |
Place Of Birth | Izegem |
Home Town | Flemish Region |
Birth Country | Belgium |
Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Niko Eeckhout is one of the most popular and richest Sport Cyclist who was born on December 16, 1970 in Izegem, Flemish Region, Belgium. Niko Eeckhout (born 16 December 1970) is a Belgian former professional road racing cyclist, who rode professionally between 1992 and 2013. He was the 2005–2006 UCI Europe Tour series and the 2006 Belgian National Cycling Championship Road Race champion, and currently works for the An Post–Chain Reaction Team as a coach.
Niko Eeckhout Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Sport Cyclist |
House | Living in own house. |
Niko Eeckhout is one of the richest Sport Cyclist from Belgium. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Niko Eeckhout 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Born in Izegem, Eeckhout started his career in 1993 riding for the small Collstrop-team. He immediately started winning minor Belgian races like the Championship of Flanders and the Omloop Mandel-Leie-Schelde. In 1997 and 1998 he rode for Lotto–Mobistar–Isoglass, and then rode two years for Palmans. Eeckhout had a breakthrough season when he transferred to Lotto-Adecco in 2001, winning 11 races, including Dwars door Vlaanderen and the GP van Steenbergen.
Eeckhout struggled through the next two seasons and at the end of 2004 his contract with Lotto-Adecco ended and he needed to find a new team. He signed with the Belgian squad Chocolade Jacques and found his second youth. He started the 2005 season by winning Dwars door Vlaanderen, and went on to win major races including the Grand Prix d’Isbergues and a stage of the Three Days of De Panne. In 2006 he continued his winning form, taking the Three Days of West-Flanders. In June 2006 he won the biggest race in his career, the Belgian National Road Championship in Antwerp by beating Tom Boonen and Philippe Gilbert. Eeckhout had another great season in 2006, winning 12 races, including the 2005-2006 UCI Europe Tour. In the peloton he earned the nickname “Rambo” for being particularly tough during hard races in severe conditions.
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Facts & Trivia
Benjamin Ranked on the list of most popular Sport Cyclist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Belgium. Niko Eeckhout celebrates birthday on December 16 of every year.
Top Facts about Niko Eeckhout
- Niko Eeckhout is a retired Belgian professional cyclist.
- He was born on December 16, 1970 in Oudenaarde, Belgium.
- Eeckhout turned pro in 1993 and retired in 2014.
- He won a total of 74 races throughout his career.
- Eeckhout specialized in one-day races and sprint finishes.
- His biggest victory was the Belgian National Road Race Championship in 2006.
- Eeckhout also competed in multiple Grand Tours including the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia.
- He was known for his aggressive racing style and tough mentality.
- In addition to cycling, Eeckhout is also a successful businessman with several ventures.
- Today, he remains involved in the sport as a commentator and team manager for Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal Cycling Team.