Belle De Gast (Retired)
Belle de Gast is a retired Dutch professional cyclist from Utrecht, born on 4th February 1991.
Belle de Gast profile
- Name: Belle de Gast
- Nationality: Netherlands
- Place of birth: Utrecht
- Date of birth: 4th February 1991
- Status: Retired
- Current Team: None
- Previous Teams: Parkhotel Valkenburg
Career overview
De Gast had an unusual route into professional cycling, taking up the sport during her student years before earning a contract with Parkhotel Valkenburg. She raced professionally from 2018 to 2022, gaining experience across the women’s peloton in a period when Dutch teams and riders were central to the sport’s growth. Her race programme included major one-day events such as the Amstel Gold Race, Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes and the Tour of Flanders. After retiring from professional racing, De Gast remained active in cycling advocacy and became Bicycle Mayor of Utrecht, using her profile to promote everyday riding, health and sustainable mobility.
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