Date of Birth
15 Sep 1994
Nationality
Belgium
Current Team
Visma-Lease a Bike
Specialty
Classics & All-rounder

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Major Wins

Multiple TdF Stages — Tour de France victories
Strade Bianche — One-day race victory
Milan-San Remo — Monument victory
3x CX World Champion — Cyclocross titles

Career Overview

Wout van Aert is one of cycling's most versatile athletes, excelling across road racing, one-day classics, and cyclocross. The Belgian's ability to compete successfully in multiple disciplines demonstrates exceptional physical talent and tactical intelligence. His three cyclocross World Championships showcase his dominance in off-road racing, while his success at Milan-San Remo and Strade Bianche proves he can match the best one-day racers. At Visma-Lease a Bike, van Aert provides crucial support for his team's Grand Tour efforts while capitalizing on opportunities to win stages and prove his capabilities as a leader.

With his combination of power, endurance, and technical prowess, van Aert continues to be a force across different race formats. His willingness to take on varied roles—from domestique to stage winner to monument challenger—makes him an invaluable team asset. In 2026, van Aert remains a dangerous competitor in any field, capable of striking with devastating effect when circumstances align.

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