Kirstie Van Haaften

Kirstie van Haaften is a Dutch professional cyclist who races for Smurfit Westrock Cycling Team. A strong one-day rider with a fast finish, she has spent much of her career competing in the Belgian and Dutch Classics. Van Haaften has raced professionally since 2019, with notable results including a stage podium at the BeNe Ladies Tour, fifth at Grand Prix de Wallonie and third at Grote Prijs Yvonne Reynders.

Kirstie van Haaften profile

• Name: Kirstie van Haaften
• Nationality: Netherlands
• Place of birth: De Meern, Netherlands
• Date of birth: 21st January 1999
• Status: Active
• Current Team: Smurfit Westrock Cycling Team
• Previous Teams: Cofidis Women Team, Parkhotel Valkenburg, Ciclotel, Health Mate-Cyclelive Team

Career overview

Van Haaften stepped up to UCI level with Health Mate-Cyclelive Team in 2019 and immediately produced several strong performances, including second on a stage of the BeNe Ladies Tour and sixth at Omloop van Borsele. After a season with Ciclotel, she joined Parkhotel Valkenburg in 2021 and developed into a consistent one-day racer. Her 2022 campaign included fifth at Grand Prix de Wallonie, sixth at Districtenpijl and seventh at MerXem Classic, before she finished third at Grote Prijs Yvonne Reynders and tenth at Antwerp Port Epic in 2023. Van Haaften moved to Cofidis for two seasons before joining Smurfit Westrock Cycling Team for 2026.

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