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Hennie Kuiper in full dedication on his way to the Olympic title of 1972 in Munich. The tongue sticking out is a typical sign of supreme concentration.

Hennie Kuiper in full dedication on his way to the Olympic title of 1972 in Munich. The tongue sticking out is a typical sign of supreme concentration.

Joy and disappointment in the press box in Yvoir, 1975. World champion Hennie Kuiper is being interviewed by Theo Koomen (left) and Jean Nelissen (right). To the left of Koomen, Hans Prakke tries to take a photo of Kuiper. Next to Kuiper - wearing glasses - NOS director Martijn Lindenberg. Just a few meters away, sadness drips from Eddy Merckx's face as he faces the questions from Fred De Bruyne.

Joy and disappointment in the press box in Yvoir, 1975. World champion Hennie Kuiper is being interviewed by Theo Koomen (left) and Jean Nelissen (right). To the left of Koomen, Hans Prakke tries to take a photo of Kuiper. Next to Kuiper - wearing glasses - NOS director Martijn Lindenberg. Just a few meters away, sadness drips from Eddy Merckx's face as he faces the questions from Fred De Bruyne.

The 'Luctor et Emergo' of Hennie Kuiper. In both 1977 and 1978, he wins a Tour stage that ends with the climb of l’Alpe d’Huez. In 1977, he is glorious as the first to reach the top. A year later - this photo is from 1978 - he is declared the winner after Michel Pollentier is caught cheating.

The 'Luctor et Emergo' of Hennie Kuiper. In both 1977 and 1978, he wins a Tour stage that ends with the climb of l’Alpe d’Huez. In 1977, he is glorious as the first to reach the top. A year later - this photo is from 1978 - he is declared the winner after Michel Pollentier is caught cheating.

Drama as a prelude to the ultimate performance. Hennie Kuiper is in the ditch with Him in Paris-Roubaix 1983, begging for a new bike. His lead over the chasers will shrink to 17 seconds, but on determination and willpower, Kuiper secures his historic victory in the final kilometers.

Drama as a prelude to the ultimate performance. Hennie Kuiper is in the ditch with Him in Paris-Roubaix 1983, begging for a new bike. His lead over the chasers will shrink to 17 seconds, but on determination and willpower, Kuiper secures his historic victory in the final kilometers.