Steven Rooks
Steven Rooks is a former Dutch professional road racing cyclist known for his climbing ability. His professional career ran from 1982-1995.
Career
In the 1988 Tour de France, Rooks finished second and won a finish on L’Alpe d’Huez. He won the polka dot jersey for the mountains classification and the Présence Classification. In the 1989 Tour, Rooks won Stage 15, a 39 km mountain top time trial to Orcières-Merlette; he finished seventh that year and again won the Présence Classification, the final year of that award.Other victories include the 1983 Liège–Bastogne–Liège, the 1986 Tour de Luxembourg and Amstel Gold Race, a stage at the 1987 Tour de Suisse, the 1988 Züri-Metzgete, and 1994 national championship. He finished second at the 1991 World Cycling Championships behind Italy's Gianni Bugno and ahead of Spain's Miguel Indurain.
Doping confession
On the Dutch TV-show Reporter, Rooks admitted with Maarten Ducrot and Peter Winnen to doping. Rooks said he used testosterone and amphetamines during his 13-year career. In 2009, he admitted using EPO after 1989.Major results
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Grand Tour general classification results timeline
| — | Did not compete |
| DNF | Did not finish |
Honors
- In 1988, Rooks was Dutch Sportsman of the year.
- Since 2004, Maastricht, the Steven Rooks Classic, an amateur race, is organised in his honor.