The six-day race concludes back at its starting point in Leeuwarden.
In his later career he was successful in six-day races.
He became interested in cycling after listening to radio reports of six-day races on the track.
By the early 1890s the six-day races were in decline and no longer drawing the public or offering large prizes.
He won the six-day race of Cologne in 1992 and 1993.
As a road cyclist he took part in 176 six-day races.
Stam started 48 six-day races, but did not win any of them.
Lefèvre suggested a six-day race of the sort popular on the track but all around France.
He also won 72 six-day races out of 233 starts, with numerous partners.
Two years later he won the six-day race of Berlin and changed to motor-paced racing.