Henk Lubberding

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Henk Lubberding (born August 4, 1953 in Voorst, The Netherlands) is a former Dutch professional road bicycle racer. He was a professional from 1977 to 1992.

As an amateur, he finished third in the 1976 Tour de l'Avenir. The following year he turned professional with the Dutch cycling team TI-Raleigh of Peter Post. Lubberding stayed his entire career in teams directed by Post. In 1978, Lubberding was road race champion of The Netherlands and won a stage in the 1978 Tour de France, finishing eighth overall and best Young riders.

After team leader Hennie Kuiper left, Lubberding and Paul Wellens became co-leaders and Lubberding performed well throughout 1979 with high placings in Paris-Nice, the Amstel Gold Race, Gent-Wevelgem, Tour de Romandie, Rund um den Henninger-Turm and the Dauphiné Libéré. He won the Dutch road race title again and finished 18th in the 1979 Tour de France. His role of team leader ended in 1979.

He helped Jan Raas win the world championship in 1979. He also helped Joop Zoetemelk win the 1980 Tour de France. Lubberding won two more stages in the Tour de France and wore the maillot jaune in 1988.

Lubberding retired at the end of 1992 with 58 victories including Ghent-Wevelgem.