Aad van den Hoek

Aad van den Hoek (born 14 October 1951) is a former Dutch cyclist. He was professional between 1974 and 1983 and was good friends with Gerrie Knetemann.

Biography
In 1976 he finished last in the final of the Tour de France and carried the Lanterne rouge.

In 1972 he finished third in the 100 km team time trial at the Munich Olympics, but tested positive for Coramine, a drug allowed by the Union Cycliste Internationale but not the IOC. The Dutch team was disqualified.

Major results

 * 1974
 * Rheinland-Pfalz Rundfahrt


 * 1976
 * Eight days of Chaam
 * Star of Promises (Etoile d'Espoirs)


 * 1977
 * 7th stage Part B Route du Sol


 * 1978
 * 1st leg Part B Tour of Netherlands