In the 1960s a Dutch priest called Father Jaap Reuten, after the stage was won by Dutch rider Joop Zoetemelk, rung the church bells in celebration. He did this three more times in the 70s after wins by Hennie Kupier in 1977 and 1978, and Zoetemelk again in 1979. The trend continued into the 80s with Peter Winnin in 81 and 83, Steven Rooks in 88 and Gert-Jan Theunisse in 89. The Dutch decided to travel to see their famous riders choosing to make it their own. Thus hairpin seven is known as ‘Dutch Corner’

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