Rider Profile

Willem Jakobus Smit

Burgos-BH

Nationality South Africa

Date of birth 29/12/1992

By Laura Weislo published 16 January 22

News Smit also signs with China Glory Cycling Team, Mulubrhan to BikeAid

By Cyclingnews published 16 April 20

News South African rides for 37 hours and burns more than 17,000 calories

By Josh Croxton published 16 April 20

Tech Chris Froome's putting in the miles, but he's got a long way to go to catch these seasoned Zwifters

By Daniel Ostanek published 13 November 19

News Santaromita retires, De Vreese extends, Artiz Bagües and Willie Smit find new teams as their current squad fold

By Cycling News last updated 29 August 19

African champion steps up to WorldTour in 2018

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
'Untapped gold' in store for inaugural RADL GRVL in South Australia

Nathan Haas calls gravel course 'raw, fast, exciting' after pre-ride with co-founder Valtteri Bottas