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

Sergio Henao and Poels joint leaders for Team Sky at Paris-Nice
By Cycling News last updated
British squad aiming for sixth overall victory

Poels stays in control at Ruta del Sol
By Alasdair Fotheringham last updated
Sky racer expects full-on battle in closing two stages

Mark Cavendish edging closer to Bahrain-McLaren for 2020
By Daniel Benson published
News Both parties close to an agreement

Tour de France: Bernal can be one of the all-time greats, says Poels
By Daniel Benson last updated
'We're going to see Bernal like this for the next ten years'

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 powers into overall lead at Ruta del Sol
By Alasdair Fotheringham last updated
Chris Froome, Team Sky aim to help Dutchman win the title

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 polishing Vuelta a Espana form at Tour de Pologne
By Alasdair Fotheringham last updated
Dutchman has unfinished business on Angliru with Chris Froome
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






