Joseph Bruyère


Joseph Bruyere or Bruyère is a former Belgian cyclist.

Major results

;1969
;1971
;1972
;1974
;1975
;1976
;1978
;1980

Tour de France

Bruyere rode several seasons as the strongest, and most loyal teammate, to the super-star rider Eddy Merckx. He was known to ride on the front of the peloton for many miles, and often for much of a mountain stage until the last climb: Doing the work of a whole team of domestiques.
After Merckx retired from racing Bruyere tried to take over from Merckx as a big star, but he wasn't able to, having given his best years to the service of Merckx.