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Pro Rider Profile
Wout van Aert
3x Cyclo-Cross World Champion, Monument Winner & Tour de France Green Jersey
Nationality
🇧🇪 Belgium
🇧🇪 Belgium
Current Team
Team Visma | Lease a Bike
Team Visma | Lease a Bike
Born
September 15, 1994
September 15, 1994
Rider Type
All-Rounder / Classics / Sprinter
All-Rounder / Classics / Sprinter
Biography & Riding Style
Widely regarded as one of the most complete and versatile cyclists of his generation, Wout van Aert is a true powerhouse across all terrains. Riding for Team Visma | Lease a Bike, Van Aert transitions seamlessly between dominating winter cyclo-cross mud, conquering cobbles and gravel, pacing high-mountain GC leaders, and winning bunch sprints.
From three consecutive Elite Cyclo-Cross World Championship titles to Monument triumphs and stage victories in all three Grand Tours, Van Aert remains a relentless fan favorite and an absolute force in WorldTour cycling.
Career History & Key Victories
Monuments Victory & Cobbled Classics Royalty
Winner of Milano-Sanremo and Paris-Roubaix, alongside iconic victories in Flemish spring classics including Strade Bianche, Gent-Wevelgem, E3 Saxo Classic, and Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.
Tour de France Green Jersey & Multi-Terrain Domination
Dominant winner of the 2022 Tour de France Points Classification (Green Jersey), boasting over 10 individual Tour stage wins spanning high mountain breakaways, time trials, and field sprints.
3x Cyclo-Cross World Champion & Grand Tour Winner
Three-time consecutive Elite Cyclo-Cross World Champion (2016–2018) and stage winner across all three Grand Tours (Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, and Vuelta a España).
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Wout van Aert Wins Stage 13 of La Vuelta 2026 in Sprint Masterclass
Wout van Aert delivers a masterclass sprint finish to claim victory on Stage 13 of La Vuelta 2026, solidifying his grip on the Points Classification.
La Vuelta 2026 Stage 13 Preview & Favorites: Almuñécar to Loja
Stage 13 of La Vuelta 2026 takes the peloton from Almuñécar to Loja over 192.8km. With more than 3,300 metres of climbing, the stage could favour a strong breakaway or an explosive late attack.
La Vuelta 2026 Stage 10 Results: Bastien Tronchon Wins as Enric Mas Keeps Red Jersey
Bastien Tronchon claimed a surprise victory on Stage 10 of La Vuelta 2026, while Enric Mas safely retained the red jersey. Here are the stage results and all major classification standings.
