Tibor Del Grosso continues to impress in breakthrough 2025 season: "I am sometimes surprised how well it goes”

Tibor Del Grosso is quickly becoming one of the most exciting young talents in cycling. The 21-year-old Dutchman has enjoyed a standout 2025 so far, building on his reputation as the next ‘Mathieu van der Poel’.

Del Grosso began the year by claiming the Dutch national cyclocross title before going on to defend his U23 world cyclocross crown for the second consecutive year. Since then, he has seamlessly transitioned to the road, delivering top performances with sixth place at Dwars door Vlaanderen and tenth at Brabantse Pijl.

Riding for Alpecin-Deceuninck, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the team has another star in the making. Speaking to Wieler Revue after Brabantse Pijl on Friday, Del Grosso reflected on a race in which he held his own among elite company.

"I just didn't manage to keep up with Wout and Remco. After that I was always in good company, but everything came together again. That was a shame."

Remco Evenepoel took the win in a sprint against Wout van Aert on his return from injury, while Del Grosso battled on in the group behind.

"I thought I could still compete for the podium, but I got a bit boxed in." In the end, third place went to António Morgado.

Despite the growing hype, Del Grosso is taking it all in stride, "I am sometimes surprised how well it goes, but I think the media sometimes exaggerates it. I ride a few good races and am immediately one of the co-favorites. Although it is true that everything goes fast and it is also a compliment."

His approach remains calm and measured, with no rush to chase every opportunity, "I've taken another step. It's that simple. For the rest of the season I'm not necessarily focused on specific races, because I just want to have good periods. I'm a patient person. I'm still young and I'm certainly not in a hurry. No, I didn't have any hope of participating in Paris-Roubaix yet. That's still possible in the next ten years."