Darren van Bekkum explained
| Darren van Bekkum |
| Birth Date: | 20 March 2002 |
| Birth Place: | Amersfoort, Netherlands |
| Height: | 1.76 m |
| Weight: | 62 kg |
| Discipline: | Road |
| Role: | Rider |
| Ridertype: | Climber |
| Proyears1: | 2021–2024 |
| Proteam1: | [1] |
| Proyears2: | 2025– |
Darren van Bekkum (born 20 March 2002) is a Dutch professional racing cyclist, who rides for UCI Continental team .[2] He is scheduled to join UCI WorldTeam for the 2025 season on a two-year contract.[3]
In March 2024, he finished second in the Istrian Spring Trophy. Initially the winner, he lost the race due to an unauthorized refueling, which cost him a time penalty.[4] Two months later, he won the Ronde de l'Isard, after winning stage four atop the Plateau de Beille.[5]
Major results
- 2022
1st Stage 2 (TTT) Ronde de l'Isard
- 2023
3rd Overall Istrian Spring Trophy
3rd Umag Trophy
3rd Coppa Città di San Daniele
10th Overall Tour Alsace
- 2024
1st Overall Ronde de l'Isard
1st Mountains classification
1st Stage 4
2nd Overall Istrian Spring Trophy
1st Mountains classification
6th Overall Course de la Paix U23 – Grand Prix JeseníkyNotes and References
- Web site: Jumbo-Visma Development Team. UCI.org. Union Cycliste Internationale. 21 June 2023.
- Web site: Team Visma - Lease a Bike Development. UCI.org. Union Cycliste Internationale. 8 July 2024.
- Web site: Darren Van Bekkum – newcomer in Astana Qazaqstan Team . . astana-qazaqstan.com . 23 September 2024 . 26 September 2024.
- Web site: nl. Darren van Bekkum verliest eindklassement Istrian Spring Trophy door tijdstraf. wielerflits.nl. 11 March 2024.
- Web site: Van Bekkum solos to first win as U23 rider in queen's stage Ronde de l'Isard . teamvismaleaseabike.com . 4 May 2024 . 26 September 2024.
