Leonie Bentveld

Date of birth: April 17, 2004
Place of birth: Burgum, Netherlands
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Leonie Bentveld is one of the brightest talents in Dutch cyclocross. The Frisian rider balances a dual program with Pauwels Sauzen – Altez Industriebouw (CX) and AG Insurance – Soudal (Road). In the U23 category, she has been a consistent medal contender at major championships. After two bronze medals at Worlds, she crowned herself European and World Champion (U23) in the 2025-26 season.

Leonie is known for thriving in the mud—conditions that test mechanics to the limit. Reliability is crucial for her to compete for top-10 finishes at the elite level. To ensure her bike shifts perfectly in the worst conditions, she trusts chainrings from The Mechanic Parts, allowing her to focus on what she does best: racing hard and animating the finale.