Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Sam Hoevens

Sander Wilhelmus (Sam) Hoevens (1905 - 1934 ) was a Dutch cyclist .

Like his contemporary Klaas van Nek Jr., Hoevens specialized in pursuits and pair races; he supplemented that with the sprint.

In September 1934, while traveling by car from a competition in Leeuwarden to a competition in South Holland, together with fellow racers Klaas van Nek Jr., Flip Reijnders (24) and their masseur Ridel, the car had to cross the tracks of the Alkmaar - Schagen Tram Line. Van Nek, as driver, did not hear or see the tram coming. After the collision, the tram dragged the car for approximately 70 meters. Police officers who patrolled the scene immediately noted that three of the four people involved had died, the car a complete wreck.

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