Rider Profile
Mads Würtz Schmidt
Israel-Premier Tech

Personal Details:
Teams history:
- 2024 - Israel-Premier Tech
- 2023 - Israel-Premier Tech
- 2022 - Israel-Premier Tech
- 2021 - Israel Start–Up Nation
- 2020 - Israel Start-Up Nation
- 2019 - Katusha-Alpecin
- 2018 - Katusha-Alpecin
- 2017 - Katusha-Alpecin
Related Articles

Mads Würtz Schmidt continues off-road dominance at Ranxo Gravel one week after Unbound 200 plunder, Life Time Grand Prix expands U23 rosters, and more - Gravel Bits
By Jackie Tyson published
News FoCo Fondo in Colorado offers expanded scholarship program for para-athletes

'Today I don't feel my legs' – Mads Würtz Schmidt finds form like never before in won and done effort at The Traka 360
By Simone Giuliani published
News Concentrated training delivers an 'incredible day' for rider who now has 200 and 360 titles to his name

Can Karolina Migoń, Tobias Kongstad and Sofia Gomez Villafañe defend and who will step into the void in the men's 200? – Analysing contenders at The Traka
By Jackie Tyson, Simone Giuliani published
Contenders A look ahead to the Gravel Earth Series races in Girona which sets a benchmark of form ahead of Unbound Gravel

Where will top gravel riders launch new looks in 2026? Keegan Swenson, Matt Beers, Karolina Migoń, Sofia Gomez Villafañe among all-star cast at Santa Vall
By Jackie Tyson published
Features Early season races at RADL GRVL and Bescaonina Gravel deliver top results for Romain Bardet, Nicole Frain, Hugo Drechou, Petr Vakoč and Sophie Wright

A year of dirt and gravel - 2025 winners of the most epic off-road races select their favourite photos
By Jackie Tyson published
Gallery Kate Courtney, Cameron Jones, Carolina Migoń, Rob Britton and others share career-defining moments from MTB Worlds, Unbound Gravel, The Traka and other events

European Gravel Championships: Mads Würtz Schmidt and Erica Magnaldi secure the titles in Italy
By Simone Giuliani published
Results Rosa Klöser slips away from top spot when she punctures with 8km to go

Würtz Schmidt extends contract with Israel Start-Up Nation
By Cyclingnews published
News Danish rider signs for two more years and targets Classics in October this year

Israel Cycling Academy sign Mads Würtz Schmidt and Rick Zabel
By Dani Ostanek, Pat Malach published
News Duo are the first to make the move from folding Katusha-Alpecin team
Blogs
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The fascination of the three amigos GC battle - Philippa York Vuelta a España analysis
Jonas Vingegaard is the overall favourite but can João Almeida and Juan Ayuso combine to beat him? -
Nathan Haas blog: Has the UCI done enough for gravel pros at the Gravel World Championships?
Sponsored gravel riders appear to be losing interest in the rainbow jersey battle -
Lauren De Crescenzo and her tough decision to miss UCI Gravel World Championships
In her own words, the gravel star explains the complex picture of the Gravel World Championships for the US team -
A proper women's race – Historic day in Emporia at Unbound Gravel
Extended gaps around women's start end with unprecedented sprint finish though 'it’s still imperfect, but it’s the best we can do for now' -
Road prep and adapting to new rules as Life Time Grand Prix begins at Fuego XL mountain bike event
Lauren De Crescenzo uses The Growler for confidence boost ride ahead of prestigious off-road series






