Remember when Mathieu van der Poel pulled off wheelies on
the climbs during the 2022 Giro d’Italia? Now, the rider some are calling his
heir has followed suit.
Tibor Del Grosso (like Van der Poel) has a background in
cyclocross and boasts exceptional bike-handling skills. The Dutchman has won
the U23 rainbow jersey two years in a row in cyclocross and continues to
impress with his flair on the bike.
On Saturday, during the Amstel Gold Race for spectators, Del Grosso showed
off his talents in spectacular style to the fans roadside. On the Eyserbosweg, certainly
not the easiest climb in the race, he rode up on just one wheel.
Yes, he was doing a wheelie!
The 21-year-old, who is in his first year with the
Alpecin-Deceuninck senior team and is a teammate of Van der Poel, took on
sections of the 17% gradient climb with just his rear wheel on the ground.
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Del Grosso is expected to line up at the start of the Tour
of Turkey next Sunday. He also is the current Dutch cyclocross champion, and he
came 6th at Dwars door Vlaanderen and 10th at Brabantse
Pjil.
A show off, some may call him. But it is clear Alpecin have
another supremely talented rider on their books, and one with superb bike
handling too.
When the @Amstelgoldrace granfondo and @tibordelgrosso meet… 🤯
— jossewester (@jossewester) April 22, 2025
Surely must be the Wheelie-KOM for Eyserbosweg? 😂👑 pic.twitter.com/jiqLA2AYyO
Fin MajorCycling Journalist
Fin Major is a UK-based writer at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2024. He is the site’s main writer for FAQs and evergreen explainers and has written around 2,000 pieces for the platform. Alongside this work, he focuses on in-depth analysis and covers the biggest races on the calendar, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, providing clear context around performance trends, tactics, and key storylines.
In his reporting, Fin uses reputable data sources such as ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. Outside of writing, Fin is an active cyclist, which supports his practical understanding of the sport and its demands.
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