Jens Keukeleire
Hometown
Brugge, Belgium
Date of birth
23 November 1988
Languages
Dutch (Flemish), French, English
Nicknames
Jenske, Keuks
Jens Keukeleire can’t remember a time when he didn’t ride a bike. He is Belgian and cycling is Belgium’s national pastime. His earliest cycling memory is going to the Alps with his family to watch the Tour de France. Since then, he has raced across Europe and beyond, so perhaps it isn’t a surprise that he can’t pick just one favorite place to ride. He counts the Dolomites, the Ardennes, and the cobbles of Roubaix among his favorites. A strong classics racer with a fast finishing kick, Jens has twice won the Tour of Belgium and has a Vuelta a España stage to his name. When he’s not off racing, you’ll find Jens at home in Bruges with his wife and two young sons. Jens’s work ethic and experience is invaluable to our team.
Question & answer
What's your first cycling memory?
Going to the Alps in France to watch the Tour de France
What's your favorite place to ride your bike?
Many! Luxembourg, Dolomites, Ardennes, cobbles of Roubaix
What is your favorite training session?
Long rides, so rides of six hours and longer
What do you love the most about cycling?
The possibility to go almost everywhere in the world
Coffee or tea?
Coffee, any coffee