Vansevenant was born in
Diksmuide. In his early years he was active mainly in
Bovekerke, where he lived with his parents, and its surroundings. Later he moved to
Torhout where he has a small farm. Vansevenant turned professional in 1995. Vansevenant has been
lanterne rouge of the
Tour de France three times, in
2006,
2007 and
2008. He is the only man ever to have finished last three times. "Lanterne rouge is not a position you go for," Vansevenant told journalist Sam Abt in 2006. "It comes for you." Vansevenant retired after the 2008 season with plans to take over his parents' farm. In June 2011, Vansevenant was accused of importing doping products into Belgium. He has claimed that the products were for his own personal use. ==Major results==