Oscar Egg

BornMarch 28, 1890
BirthplaceZürich, Switzerland
DiedFebruary 9, 1961
NationalitySwiss
SportTrack and road bicycle racing
Professional career1912-1928

Oscar Egg was a Swiss track and road bicycle racer who was born in Zürich on March 28, 1890. His professional career began in 1912, and he retired in 1928.

Egg was a dynamic rider who was successful on both the track and the road. He established multiple track cycling world records, including the hour record, which he held for nine years. In addition, he won a number of road races, including Paris-Tours and the Tour de Suisse.

In the 1919 Giro d’Italia, Egg won three stages and was second overall, making it one of the most memorable events of his career. Over his career, he also won the Points classification in the 1923 Tour de France and placed on the podium in a number of other big races.

Egg was renowned for his inventive approach to training and racing, and he was one of the first cyclists to adopt a streamlined bike and a unique riding position to increase his speed.

Following his retirement from racing, Egg became a coach and columnist. 2002 saw his induction into the UCI Cycling Hall of Fame.

Oscar Egg’s Greatest Achievements:

YearAchievement
1913Hour record (42.122 km)
19192nd overall in Giro d’Italia
1923Points classification winner in Tour de France
19241st in Paris-Tours
19241st in Tour de Suisse
1925Hour record (44.247 km)
19251st in Swiss National Road Race Championships

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