Age, Biography and Wiki
Ken Laidlaw was born on 16 March, 1939 in Hawick, Scotland, is a Scottish cyclist. Discover Ken Laidlaw's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 84 years old?
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84 years old |
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Pisces |
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16 March, 1939 |
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16 March |
| Birthplace |
Hawick, Scotland |
| Nationality |
France
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He is a member of famous cyclist with the age 84 years old group.
Ken Laidlaw Height, Weight & Measurements
At 84 years old, Ken Laidlaw height is 1.72 m and Weight 63 kg.
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1.72 m |
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63 kg |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Ken Laidlaw Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ken Laidlaw worth at the age of 84 years old? Ken Laidlaw’s income source is mostly from being a successful cyclist. He is from France. We have estimated Ken Laidlaw's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
cyclist |
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Thomas A. Kenneth Laidlaw (born 16 March 1936) is a retired Scottish professional cyclist.
With Robert Millar and David Millar, he is one of only three Scots to finish the Tour de France.
He is also one of the first British riders to finish the Tour.
Laidlaw raced as an amateur in Scotland in the 1950s.
He finished in 53rd place in the men's road race.
He won the Tour of Scotland in 1957 and reportedly won several British titles and held several records.
Laidlaw qualified for the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, and raced in two events.
Laidlaw raced the European pro circuit during his professional career between 1961 and 1962.
In 1961 he rode for Margnat – Rochet – Dunlop, and in 1962 for Margnat – Paloma.
Laidlaw's most famous moment came in the 1961 Tour de France, when he led Stage 16 until about 7 km to go.
The stage took in a climb from Luchon to the summit of the Superbagnères, an ascent of 4000 ft in 11 miles.
For his effort he was awarded £145 for the most aggressive rider of the day award.
The stage was won by Imerio Massignan who won the mountains classification in that year.
Following disillusionment with professional cycling, Laidlaw moved to New York in 1964 to continue working as a carpenter and later spent many years living in Savannah, Georgia after his cycling career.
The Ken Laidlaw Sportive is a Cyclosportive named after the rider, held in his native Hawick in the Scottish Borders.
Laidlaw finished the Tour in 65th place.
the pack begins the climb out of Luchon, Radio Tour announced; "attack by number 90….LaidLaw! He went past the pack, moving at a good rate with the French tri colour jerseys, and Anquetil in the race leader’s yellow jersey at the front……and out 100 yards ahead of them was the unmistakeable figure of Ken Laidlaw thrashing away for all he was worth"
He also competed in the 100 km Men's Team Time Trial, finishing 14th.
