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 Cyclocross World Championship in 1996. He is also the grandson of Raymond Poulidor, one of the greatest legends in cycling. Poulidor, despite never wearing the yellow jersey, finished as the runner-up in the Tour de France’s overall classification three times (1964, 1965, and 1974) and passed away in November 2019.
Van der Poel is the current UCI Road World Champion, having won the UCI Road World Championship in Glasgow, 2023. In cyclocross, he is considered one of the best in history, winning the UCI World Championships in several years (2015, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2023). Additionally, he has found success in mountain biking and became the first cyclist to excel in three different cycling disciplines at the highest level.
In his 2023 season, Van der Poel secured numerous victories, primarily in cyclocross and road races. He won the UCI Cyclocross World Championship for the fifth time. He also triumphed in Milan-San Remo and set a new speed record in Paris-Roubaix, finishing in second place in the Tour of Flanders. His remarkable year culminated with a victory in the 2023 UCI Road World Championship in Glasgow.
Height and weight
The winner of the 2023 Road Race World Championship is 6 feet (1.84 meters) tall and weighs 165 pounds (75 kilograms), according to information collected in 2023.
Bike size
In the 2023 season, Mathieu van der Poel is currently riding a Canyon Aeroad size 56cm (large).
Personal life
Mathieu van der Poel, the son of Dutch father Adri van der Poel and French mother Corinne Poulidor, comes from a cycling-rich family. His maternal grandfather is the famous French cyclist Raymond Poulidor. Meanwhile, his father achieved success in various cycling disciplines.
At the moment, Mathieu is not married and does not have 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. However, most of his income comes from race winnings and sponsorship deals, primarily with Shimano, Canyon, Rapha, and his role as a brand ambassador for the sports car brand Lamborghini.
His net worth is above $64 million.
- Age: 28
- Date of Birth: January 19, 1995
- Born: Kapellen, Belgium
- Height: 1.84 meters (6 feet 1/2 inch)
- Weight: 75 kilograms (165 pounds)
- Net Worth: Approximately $64 million (according to Forbes)