Mathieu van der Poel is a highly accomplished professional cyclist from the Netherlands. He is renowned for his exceptional versatility and prowess in many cycling disciplines.
Born on January 19, 1995, in Kapellen, Belgium, he has emerged as a leading figure in the sport, competing successfully in cyclo-cross, mountain biking and road racing.
His popularity can be attributed to his notable achievements, which include multiple World championships in mountain bike racing and gravel cycling as well as prestigious victories in events road racing such as the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix.
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- Full name: Mathieu van der Poel
- Date of birth: January 19, 1995
- Age: 29 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Kapellen, Belgium
- Nationality: Dutch
- Occupation: Professional cyclist
- Height: 1.84 m
- Parents: Adri van der Poel (father)
- Siblings: Not applicable
- Spouse: Roxanne Bertels
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: In love
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Not applicable
- Net worth: 4 million USD
Early life and education
Mathieu van der Poel is 29 years old this year. He was born in Kapellen, Belgium, into a family with a rich cycling tradition; His father, Adri van der Poel, is a professional cyclist known for his achievements in the sport.
From an early age, van der Poel showed athletic talent. He initially pursued football before choosing cycling as his main focus. He quickly made a name for himself in youth tournaments, winning national and international titles.
Van der Poel began his professional career in 2014 when he signed with BKCP-Powerplus, which later became Corendon-Circus. His educational background is not widely documented; however, his early exposure to competitive sports and his family’s cycling heritage certainly influenced his development as an athlete.
Personal life
Mathieu van der Poel is currently in a relationship with Roxanne Bertels. Public sources don’t provide many details about their relationship or how they met. Van der Poel maintains a relatively private personal life compared to his public persona as an elite athlete.
Career
Mathieu van der Poel’s professional cycling career took off after he joined BKCP-Powerplus in 2014. During the 2015 season, he quickly made headlines when he became the junior mountain biking world champion especially when you’re 20 years old.
Countless awards across various fields have marked his career. He has won six World championships (2015, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024) and several European titles in cyclo-cross.
In addition to his success in mountain biking, van der Poel also excelled on the mountain bike and mountain bike circuits. He has won prestigious one-day races such as the Tour of Flanders (three times), Paris-Roubaix (twice) and Milan-San Remo (once).
His performances at major tournaments include stage wins at the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia wearing the yellow and pink jersey respectively. Van der Poel’s ability to switch between different forms of cycling sets him apart from many of his peers.
Prize
- Six-time cyclo-cross world champion (2015, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024)
- One-time gravel world champion (2024)
- One-time road world champion (2023)
- Multiple victories at the Tour of Flanders (three times)
- Multiple wins at Paris-Roubaix (twice)
- Won Milan-San Remo (once)
Net worth
Mathieu van der Poel has an estimated net worth of $4 million.
Social Media
- Instagram: @mathieuvdpoel
- Twitter: @mathieuvanderpoel
