| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (2002-03-20) 20 March 2002 (age 22) Amersfoort, Netherlands |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 62 kg (137 lb) |
| Team information | |
| Current team | XDS Astana Team |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | Climber |
| Professional teams | |
| 2021–2024 | Jumbo–Visma Development Team |
| 2025– | XDS Astana Team |
Darren van Bekkum (born 20 March 2002) is a Dutch professional racing cyclist, who rides for UCI WorldTeam XDS Astana Team.
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. Two months later, he won the Ronde de l'Isard, after winning stage four atop the Plateau de Beille.
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
- 1st
- 2nd Overall Istrian Spring Trophy
- 1st
Mountains classification
- 1st
- 6th Overall Course de la Paix U23 – Grand Prix Jeseníky
References
- "Jumbo-Visma Development Team". UCI.org. Union Cycliste Internationale. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- "Team Visma - Lease a Bike Development". UCI.org. Union Cycliste Internationale. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- "Darren Van Bekkum – newcomer in Astana Qazaqstan Team". astana-qazaqstan.com. Astana Qazaqstan Team. 23 September 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- "Darren van Bekkum verliest eindklassement Istrian Spring Trophy door tijdstraf". wielerflits.nl (in Dutch). 11 March 2024.
- "Van Bekkum solos to first win as U23 rider in queen's stage Ronde de l'Isard". teamvismaleaseabike.com. 4 May 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
External links
- Darren van Bekkum at UCI
- Darren van Bekkum at ProCyclingStats
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