Rider Profile
Wout Poels
XDS-Astana Team

Personal Details:
Teams history:
- 2025 - XDS-Astana Team
- 2024 - Bahrain Victorious
- 2023 - Bahrain Victorious
- 2022 - Bahrain Victorious
- 2021 - Bahrain Victorious
- 2020 - Bahrain McLaren
- 2019 - Team Ineos
- 2018 - Team Sky
- 2017 - Team Sky
- 2016 - Team Sky
- 2015 - Team Sky
- 2014 - Omega Pharma - Quick-Step Cycling Team
- 2013 - Vacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Team
- 2012 - Vacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Team
- 2011 - Vacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Team
- 2010 - Vacansoleil Pro Cycling Team
- 2009 - Vacansoleil Pro Cycling Team
- 2008 - P3 TRANSFER - BATAVUS
- 2007 - P3 TRANSFER - FONDAS TEAM
- 2006 - Fondas-P3Transfer Team
Biography:
Key Results
1st Liège–Bastogne–Liège 2016
1st overall Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana 2016
1st overall Vuelta Ciclista a León 2008
2nd overall Tour de l'Ain 2010-11
2nd overall Tour de Luxembourg 2012
2nd overall Tour of Britain 2015
2nd overall Ruta del Sol 2018
3rd overall Tour de Pologne 2017
Related Articles

Team Sky dominate Paris-Nice 'race of truth'
By Jeremy Whittle last updated
'I hope everything is resolved quickly and we move on' Wout Poels says of current Team Sky troubles

Poels aiming for another Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana victory
By Cycling News last updated
Team Sky rider looking to reprise 2016 title in season debut

Tour of Guangxi: Poels the main man for Team Sky
By Zeb Woodpower last updated
Dutchman backed as GC leader ahead of queen stage

Poels on Chris Froome: It is best for everyone to get clarity quickly
By Cycling News last updated
Team Sky rider unsure of Grand Tour programme while Froome case is on-going

Poels disappointed to miss out on chance to defend Liege title
By Cycling News last updated
Dutchman eyes Romandie return from knee injury

Tour de Pologne: After difficult spring, Poels puts late-summer form on display
By Alasdair Fotheringham last updated
Dutchman claims final stage and third overall in Poland

Poels upbeat about securing a place in Team Sky's Tour de France squad
By Cycling News last updated
Dutch climber shows form at the Route du Sud after three months out

Poels 'not angry, but disappointed' at Team Sky Tour de France snub
By Cycling News last updated
Dutchman turns his attentions to the Vuelta a España
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






