Mathieu van der Poel was born on January 19, 1995, into a family with a rich history of cycling achievements. His father is none other than Adri van der Poel, who won two stages of the Tour de France and the World Cyclo-Cross Championships in 1996, and also participated in the 1980 Olympics.
Van der Poel is the current UCI Road World Champion, as he finished first in the 2023 UCI Road World Championships. In cyclo-cross, he’s considered one of the best ever, winning the Cyclo-cross World Championships in various years (2015, 2019, 2020, 2021 e 2023). Additionally, he achieved success in mountain biking and became the first rider to excel in three different cycling disciplines at the highest level.
In his 2023 season, Van der Poel secured several victories, notably in cyclocross and road racing. He won the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships for the fifth time. He also triumphed at Milan–San Remo and set a new speed record in Paris-Roubaix, finishing second in the Tour of Flanders. His remarkable year culminated with a win at the 2023 UCI Road World Championships in Glasgow, where he overcame challenges to achieve a solo victory.
Height and Weight
The winner of the 2023 World Road Race Championships is 1.84 meters (6 ft 1⁄2 in) tall and weighs 75 kilograms (165 pounds), according to information collected in 2023.
Bike Size
In the 2023 season, Mathieu van der Poel is currently racing with the Canyon Aeroad Size 56cm (large).
Personal Life
Mathieu van der Poel, born to Dutch father Adri van der Poel and French mother Corinne Poulidor, hails from a cycling-rich family. His maternal grandfather is the famous French cyclist Raymond Poulidor. Meanwhile, his father achieved success in various cycling disciplines.
As of now, Mathieu is not married and does not have any children. He is in a relationship with his girlfriend, Roxanne Bertels.
Net Worth and Salary
Van der Poel’s salary is approximately $4 million per year. But most of his income comes from race prizes and endorsement deals, primarily with Shimano, Canyon, Rapha and by being a Lamborghini ambassador.
His net worth is above $64 million.
- Age: 28
- Date of Birth: January 19, 1995.
- Born: Kapellen, Belgium
- Height: 1.84 meters (6 ft 1⁄2 in)
- Weight: 75 kilograms (165 pounds)
- Net Worth: ∼ $64 million