I am a mountain biker and cyclocrosser. When I was 4 years old, I had my first race at Mountain Bike Club Bar-end in Apeldoorn. Ever since then I ́ve been part of Bar-end and am now part of the Bar-end Ghost Junior team. When I was younger, before I started racing, I used to cheer for my sister who raced. When I was 7 years old, I started competing in national cyclocross races and won. I tried a mountain bike race, thinking I would also win, but there were stronger competitors. Since I started racing, I have been the Dutch National Champion 3 times in mountain biking and cyclocross.
When I first started training, I rode with my Oma (Grandmother) and enjoyed riding and especially getting ice cream afterwards. Now I train with friends or alone and still enjoy it. My goal is to continue to enjoy mountain biking and compete at the highest level.
Q & A
What is your favorite pre-race food?
My favorite pre-race food is currant buns.
What is your best memory on the bike?
I think my best memories on the bikes when I am with friends riding some technical trails or my first national title XCO.
What are your goals for 2025?
My goals for this season are to get some uci points and develop my endurance.
How is it to be part of the GHOST Family?
It is really nice to be part of the GHOST family because of the nice bikes and having fun with my teammates well we can also be serious.
JOWI'S HIGHLIGHTS
2023
6th Overall Veluwse Wintercompetitie
13th XCO 3 Nations Cup Genk