Jardi van der Lee
Hometown
Vlaardingen, Netherlands
Date of birth
6 August 2001
Languages
Dutch, English and a little bit of German
Nicknames
Berggeit
Jardi van der Lee made his WorldTour debut with EF Education-EasyPost in 2024. Turning pro was a dream come true for him and he was determined to make the most of his chance.
The year before, the Dutch talent was working in a supermarket to fund his racing adventures in the Dutch peloton. A number of breakthrough results caught our scouts’ eyes, including a fourth-place at the Orlen Nations Grand Prix. We gave Jardi a shot and he fit right in, riding a strong rookie season in support of his teammates.
Over the past two years, he has always been willing to learn and pull on the front of the peloton. From the Tour Down Under to Paris-Roubaix to the Italian fall classics and Japan Cup, Jardi soaked in all of the knowledge and experience he could.
He finished his first grand tour at the 2025 Vuelta a España.
Jardi knows he has got the power to climb with the best in the biggest races. He was one of the top e-racers on the planet.
There is a lot more to bike racing than power, however. Jardi is learning fast and ready to make his third pro season on the road his best yet. With his talent and work ethic, there’s no limit to what Jardi might do.
Questions & Answers
What is your hidden talent?
Sleeping.
Which two apps do you use the most?
Hexis and WhatsApp.
If you could time travel, what date/year would you visit and why?
Summer 2026, because I will be in my best cycling shape ever.
What is your favorite thing to do on a rest day?
Go for a walk in nature
What is your favorite song in your native language?
“Bloed, zweet en tranen” by André Hazes.