Career
In 1989 and 1990, Tolhoek rode the Tour de France. During his first years as professional cyclist, he had problems with his left legal At the end of 1991, he had to stop his professional career because of this.
Three years later, after an operation, he was able to ride professionally again, this time on the mountainbike.
In 2000, Tolhoek entered the Mountainbike event during the Olympic games, but did not finish. At the end of that year, Tolhoek ended his career.
His father Ko Tolhoek was also a professional cyclist.