The three-time Cyclocross World Champion, Wout van Aert, was born on September 15, 1994, in Herentals, Flanders, Belgium. Initially, Van Aert was focused on competing in Cyclocross. However, in March 2019, he joined Team Jumbo-Visma on a three-year contract after terminating his contract with Vérandas Willems-Crelan in 2018.
Since joining Team Jumbo-Visma, Wout Van Aert has achieved over 30 professional road cycling victories. This includes winning 9 individual stages in the Tour de France between 2019 and 2022, as well as securing the green jersey for the points classification in 2022.
Victories in one-day classics
Wout van Aert also has numerous victories in one-day classics and monuments. Notable triumphs include Milan-San Remo (2020), Strade Bianchi (2020), Amstel Gold Race (2021), and Gent-Wevelgem (2021).
In 2023, he made history by becoming the third cyclist, alongside Dutch rider Lars Boom and Norwegian Edvald Boasson Hagen, to win the Tour of Britain twice.
Check out the powerful attack by Wout van Aert that secured him his second overall victory in the Tour of Britain:
Height and weight
The winner of the last edition of the Tour of Britain stands at 1.90 meters (approximately 6 feet 3 inches) tall and weighs 78 kg, as per information collected in 2023.
Bike size
In the 2023 season, Wout Van Aert is currently riding a Cervelo S5, size 56 cm.
Due to Wout Van Aert’s tall stature, the frame size of his bicycle could be larger than that used by other cyclists.
Personal life
Wout Van Aert is happily married to Sarah De Bie since June 2018. They have two children, Georges and Jerome.
Van Aert decided to withdraw from the 2023 Tour de France to be present for the birth of his second child on July 20th.
Wout Van Aert’s salary is approximately $2.2 million per year just from Jumbo-Visma. However, his income significantly increases with prize money from victories and personal sponsorship agreements, especially with Red Bull.
His net worth is certainly above $6 million.
- Age: 29 years
- Date of Birth: September 15, 1994
- Born: Herentals, Belgium
- Height: 1.90 meters
- Weight: 78 kg
- Net Worth: Approximately $6 million