In 2017 I had the honor of being the first Dutch rider to win the Giro d'Italia. I've also finished on the podium at the Tour de France and had some memorable stage wins and a world championship on my Giant Trinity TT bike. The best years during my racing career were on Giant bikes, so I'm thrilled to now be an ambassador for a brand that I have such an amazing relationship with. I retired from professional racing in 2022, but I still love riding with friends and meeting and inspiring new riders everywhere.
Team | Ambassador Community |
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Hometown | Maastricht, The Netherlands |
Where you live now | Kanne, Belgium |
Other team/group affiliations | I'm also working as an analyst for NOS, the Dutch public television network |
Career highlights | 2017 Giro d'Italia winner; 2017 time trial world champion; podium at 2018 Tour de France; 9 grand tour stage wins |
Main cycling disciplines | Road, mountain bike and gravel for fun |
Favorite bike | Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc |
Current favorite cycling gear | I'm a time trial specialist, so everything that's TT bike related |
Favorite place to ride | Dutch Limburg hills |
What are you carrying on a long ride? | Phone, food |
Tips for new riders | Enjoy the ride! |
If you could ride with one person, living or dead, it would be | Usain Bolt |
Words to live by | Do what makes you happy. |