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Nickname: El diablo de la Montagne

Finest course: Tour of Flanders. There is no race I look forward to so much and for which everything must give way - including that Easter brunch yes, because the lap you start watching at the start ;)

Ultimate driver: Frank VDB. Not necessarily his palmares but his style, heroism and tragedy. That is the epitome of what makes racing so beautiful and hard.

My love for the course began: at age nine, when I was watching the tour on TV with my grandfather, and I saw Tony Rominger wearing the polka dot jersey in the Tour de France. A jersey that still fascinates me.

When I'm not on a bicycle I am a father of two beautiful girls, love to be outside (in nature or just in the garden) and try to find time to still get on my bike.

Favorite The Vandal item: Just about all the caps in the collection.

Michiel

Nickname: Mitchy

Finest course: Tour of Flanders. Catch the team presentation in the morning and then follow the race from start to finish, a real high day.

Ultimate driver: Wout van Aert, because yes, that 2021 Tour ...

My love for the course began: During the live broadcast of Roubaix 2002. The last of Museeuw, but above all the discovery of Tom Boonen.

When I'm not on a bicycle am still tinkering with that bike. Also frequent back at a gig or festival.

Favorite The Vandal item: Lumberjack

Matthias

Nickname: Matthi Mortirolo

Finest course: Paris Roubaix

Ultimate driver: Tom Steels. The first Belgian rider I saw win on the highest stage in the Tour.

My love for the course began: on July 11, 1998, when Tom Steels rolled over the line first in Dublin in the Tour. After all, the Belgian tricolore with his arms in the air is the most beautiful image there is.

When I'm not on a bicycle I stand straight on the pedals to impress onlookers.

Favorite The Vandal item: Lightning sweater

Stijn

Nickname: Stino Cleano - always clean at the start, not always at the finish.

Finest course: Paris-Roubaix. The Hell of the North has everything that makes racing so beautiful: dust, mud, cobblestones, bad luck, heroism and sheer willpower. No course captures the imagination as much as Roubaix.

Ultimate driver: Tom Boonen. His strength on the cobblestones, his charisma and his performance in the classics made him the rider of his generation for me.

My love for the course began: With rebuilding my first race bike for a triathlon. While preparing, I discovered not only a new sport, but also a passion that hasn't let go of me since.

When I'm not on a bicycle Then you'll usually find me on the water, rafting or looking for a new adventure. And when I'm not outside, I enjoy spending time with my infant son and his mother.

Favorite The Vandal item: The waterproof backpacks. Practical, stylish and ready for any adventure, on or off the bike. 💧🚴‍♂️

Rik

Nickname: Rikky

Finest course: Tour of Flanders & Paris-Roubaix

Ultimate driver: Tom Boonen (we go way back;)

My love for the course began: Even as a little boy, watching the TDF, then riding the race with the comrades in the neighborhood. Cycling meant freedom and camaraderie. Never a dull moment on the bike and sometimes making each other suffer.

When I'm not on a bicycle am I doing laundry ;)

Favorite The Vandal item: Sofa driver sweatpants

Crossing the ocean with Thomas Van Woensel

5 years ago, while cycling for Kom Op Tegen Kanker, I was passed by 2 fast men. After going completely into the red, I was able to latch on to them and after a few kilometers a conversation ensued. That's how I got to know Toon. Immediately he was enthusiastic when I told him that I was in fact not a cyclist at all, [...]

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