Inge van der Heijden
Inge van der Heijden is a Dutch professional cyclist who races on the road for Fenix-Premier Tech while also competing at the highest level in cyclocross. One of the strongest Dutch off-road riders of her generation, she became under-23 cyclocross world champion in 2019 and European elite champion in 2025. Alongside her cyclocross career, Van der Heijden has maintained a substantial road programme, developing into a capable climber and hilly-race specialist.
Inge van der Heijden profile
- Name: Inge van der Heijden
- Nationality: Netherlands
- Place of birth: Schaijk, Netherlands
- Date of birth: 12th August 1999
- Status: Active
- Current Team: Fenix-Premier Tech
- Previous Teams: Fenix-Deceuninck, Plantur-Pura, Ciclismo Mundial, CCC-Liv, WaowDeals Pro Cycling
Career overview
Van der Heijden emerged as an elite cyclocross prospect while still in her teens, winning the Dutch under-23 title before becoming under-23 world champion in 2019. She simultaneously developed a professional road career with WaowDeals and CCC-Liv before joining the organisation that became Plantur-Pura and later Fenix-Deceuninck. Her road results include victory at the Trophée des Grimpeuses and fifth overall at Gracia Orlová, while her climbing ability has allowed her to contribute across selective stage races and one-day events. Cyclocross has remained her strongest discipline, and she reached another major career landmark by winning the elite European title in 2025. For 2026, Van der Heijden continues her road career with Fenix-Premier Tech.
