Axandre Van Petegem

Axandre Van Petegem (born 13 January 2002)[1] is a Belgian cyclist who rides for UCI Continental team Jumbo–Visma Development Team.[2] He is he son of Peter Van Petegem a former professional cyclist who won the 2003 Paris–Roubaix.

Axandre Van Petegem
Personal information
Born (2002-01-13) 13 January 2002
Team information
Current teamJumbo–Visma Development Team
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Amateur teams
2017–2020Onder Ons Parike
2021Home Solution–Soenens
Professional teams
2021Jumbo–Visma Development Team (stagiaire)
2022–Jumbo–Visma Development Team

Early life

Van Petegem came to cycling relatively late in his youth, having concentrated on football for nine years.[3]

Career

In his second year riding for Onder Ons Parike, Van Petegem won the Criterium Europeen des Jeunes in Luxembourg in September 2018, which he was quoted as saying was the best of his five victories in 2018. It was his first victory outside of his native Belgium.[4][5] He made his debut in the junior Tour of Flanders race in 2019.[6]

In 2021, stepping up to U23 racing, he signed to race for Home Solution–Soenens.[7] In August 2021, he signed a contract to ride for the Jumbo–Visma Development Team.[8]

He finished ninth in the under-23 version of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad in 2022, before suffering an injury to his hip that required two surgeries. The recovery from surgery left him in a wheelchair for four months and unable to cycle for eight months.[9]

In August 2023, he was announced to be part of the inaugural roster for the 2024 Lidl-Trek development team.[10]

Personal life

From Oudenaarde, he is the son of Peter Van Petegem.[11] His younger brother Maurits played football as a youth for KV Kortrijk before also taking up cycle racing.[12]

Major results

Sources:[1][13][14]

2022
9th Omloop Het Nieuwsblad U23
2023
9th Grote Prijs Antoon Decock
9th Bambrugge Erpe-Mere
9th Rumbeke

References
  1. "A.Van Petegem". Pro Cycling Stats. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  2. "Axandre VAN PETEGEM". UCI. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  3. Lacaze, Maxime (28 May 2022). ""My name is Van Petegem, but that doesn't add pressure to me": son of legend Peter, Axandre wants to make a name for himself". ledauphine.com. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  4. Vermeerbergen, Kurt (4 September 2018). "Axandre Van Petegem wins last stage of Criterium Europeen des Jeunes". Cyclingsite.be. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  5. "Axandre Van Petegem wins final stage: "I played it smart"". Nieuwsblad.be. 4 September 2018. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  6. Vandecapelle, Bram (2 April 2019). "In the name of the father and the son: Peter and Axandre Van Petegem about races with a surname". Nieuwsblad.be. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  7. Vermeerbergen, Kurt (17 June 2020). "Axandre Van Petegem makes the transition to the U23 category at Home Solution-Soenens Cycling Team". Cyclingsite.be. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  8. "Axandre Van Petegem, son of Peter, signs with the development team of Jumbo-Visma". rtbf.be. 16 August 2021. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  9. "Axandre Van Petegem climbs out of a deep valley after a year full of problems: "When I was in a wheelchair, many wrote me off"". Nieuwsblad.be. 30 July 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  10. Tyson, Jackie (22 August 2023). "Lidl-Trek launches development team with eight riders". Cycling News. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  11. "Tel père, tel fils: Alexander Van Petegem, fils de Peter, va rouler pour Jumbo-Visma Development". levif.be. 16 August 2021. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  12. Fruyt, Hans (24 April 2022). "Maurits Van Petegem juicht twee maal in acht dagen: "E3 Saxo Bank Classic Harelbeke zaterdag een doel"". hln.be. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  13. "Axandre Van Petegem". www.cyclingarchives.com. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  14. "Axandre Van Petegem". FirstCycling.com. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
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