Belgian Walter Huybrechts is one of the leading Derny pacers in the world.
Belgian Walter Huybrechts is one of the leading Derny pacers in the world.
Andrew Baker
Huybrechts has a number of nicknames, including the Flying Fireman and the Beast.
Huybrechts has a number of nicknames, including the Flying Fireman and the Beast.
Andrew Baker
Riders, including Huybrechts (no 6), take part in a Derny race during the Six Day London event.
Riders, including Huybrechts (no 6), take part in a Derny race during the Six Day London event.
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Huybrechts helped Olympic and world champion cyclist Fabian Cancellara to victory in a Derny Criterium race in Antwerp in 2014.
Huybrechts helped Olympic and world champion cyclist Fabian Cancellara to victory in a Derny Criterium race in Antwerp in 2014.
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High speeds are a feature of Derny racing in Six Day competitions throughout Europe with speeds often well over 46 mph.
High speeds are a feature of Derny racing in Six Day competitions throughout Europe with speeds often well over 46 mph.
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Mark Cavendish of Great Britain celebrates with Derny pacer Michel Vaarten after winning a race at the Ghent Six Day in 2014.
Mark Cavendish of Great Britain celebrates with Derny pacer Michel Vaarten after winning a race at the Ghent Six Day in 2014.
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Huybrechts and his fellow pacers tout their services at all the leading Six Day races in the world and also on the road.
Huybrechts and his fellow pacers tout their services at all the leading Six Day races in the world and also on the road.
Andrew Baker
Belgian Walter Huybrechts is one of the leading Derny pacers in the world.
Belgian Walter Huybrechts is one of the leading Derny pacers in the world.
Andrew Baker
Belgian Walter Huybrechts is one of the leading Derny pacers in the world.
Belgian Walter Huybrechts is one of the leading Derny pacers in the world.
Andrew Baker