Wout van Aert is counting down the days to the end of his 2025 season. He will ride Friday's Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec and Sunday's Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal.
Looking Back
Van Aert's 2025 season started with a comeback from a nasty Vuelta crash injury. He endured a consistent but disappointing Classics campaign, outshone by Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogacar.
He fell ill before the Giro d'Italia but found some form, winning the gravel stage to Siena. Van Aert helped Simon Yates snatch overall victory.
Disappointing Tour de France
The Tour de France was similarly frustrating for Van Aert. However, he won the final stage in Paris after an attack on the streets of Montmartre.
Van Aert confirmed he will not ride this year's Gravel World Championships in the Netherlands. He has already booked his holidays for October.
Preparing for 2026
Van Aert wants to start preparing for 2026 with a better winter. He lost a lot of time and energy to rehab after his crash in the Vuelta.
He understands the mental and physical fatigue of an intense campaign, empathizing with Tadej Pogačar. Van Aert tries to stay away from outside expectations, focusing on his own motivation.
Van Aert will ride the Super 8 Classic next Saturday, ending his road season on home roads. He will then take a break, refresh, and go again in 2026.
The Flemish media reports every moment of his life, highlighting when he fails to live up to high standards. Van Aert is one of the biggest sports stars in Belgium.
He will race cyclocross in the winter, but first, the bike will be out of service for about three to four weeks. Van Aert will then put the pieces together in November.
Van Aert's 2026 goals may include the Classics, Two Grand Tours, and the World Championships. He is counting down the days to the end of his 2025 season, ready to take a break and refresh.