Carlijn Achtereekte (Retired)
Carlijn Achtereekte is a retired Dutch professional cyclist from Lettele, born on 29th January 1990.
Carlijn Achtereekte profile
- Name: Carlijn Achtereekte
- Nationality: Netherlands
- Place of birth: Lettele
- Date of birth: 29th January 1990
- Status: Retired
- Current Team: None
- Previous Teams: Team Jumbo-Visma, Team Visma | Lease a Bike
Career overview
Achtereekte moved into professional road cycling after an elite speed-skating career that included Olympic 3000m gold at Pyeongchang 2018. She joined the Jumbo-Visma women’s cycling squad in 2022, bringing a deep endurance base and time-trial engine from the ice. Her road career included 2nd at La Picto-Charentaise in 2023 and victory at the 2024 Omloop der Kempen, alongside regular Women’s WorldTour race days with Team Visma | Lease a Bike. Achtereekte announced her retirement from professional cycling in September 2025, closing a top-level sporting career that had crossed two endurance disciplines.
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