Noor Vidts

(Gravel) cycling

I'm Jeroen de Haas, born in 1972 and based in Rotterdam. Cycling is my greatest passion, and through my website WebHaaZ.nl, I love sharing stories from the road, gear reviews, and my personal adventures on the bike, on foot, and on skis. I've been a lifelong rider — I started cycling at the age of seven with R.W.C. Ahoy. In 2009, I returned to the sport and took on the challenge of Alpe d’HuZes to raise money for cancer research. Outside of sports, I work in specialized laboratory software and frequently travel across Europe. For me, authenticity always comes before sponsorships. My motto? “Quitting is never an option!”

Cross-Country, 5km, 10km

Sports were instilled in me from a young age, and soon I, like my brother and sister, got involved in athletics. Long-distance running is a form of relaxation therapy for me, even though my goal is to reach the top. As a dietitian, I traded the nurturing spoon for the Etixx gels, which I hope, just like the nurturing spoon, will help me grow big—but in sports.

Duathlon/Cross-duathlon

I am Thibaut De Smet, 25 years old, and I was born into a real sports family! I started with cyclocross, but I have been doing duathlon for 4 years. The great thing about duathlon is that you can combine two sports, so it’s never boring.