Get to know Floortje Mackaij!
| Team | Team Sunweb Women |
|---|---|
| Birth date: | October 18, 1995 |
| What is your specialty on the team? | The Classics |
| Hometown: | Woerden, the Netherlands |
| What is your biggest achievement? | My first big win as a pro, that was Gent-Wevelgem in 2015. I will never forget it because the weather was so bad! It was an amazing feeling. |
| What is your professional goal for 2017? | I really want to make the step to the highest level of women cycling. We have a really strong team for the upcoming season and hope that we can show a lot this year! |
| What do you love about cycling? | I really love that you can go anywhere. Even when I am at home, I can go where I want with my bike. I feel free on my bike and I like that! |
| Why do you love riding for Liv? | I really like riding for Liv. It's nice that it is a real women's brand, and the looks are nice. I think that women cycling is getting bigger and bigger and Liv is a big part of that! |
| What is one item you would never leave home without? | My hairspray! Haha, I always use hairspray, so I will always take it when I will leave my home for a longer time. |
| If you could learn a new sport or skill this year, what would it be? | This is a hard question because when I was young I did a lot of differents sports. But I really liked cycling the most. I'm still doing speed skate in the winter and I like the combination. |
| What is your favorite place to travel? | Lago di Garda, I always go there with my family for holiday and I can train there perfect! |
| What is your favorite food? | Peanut butter! |
| Who is(are) your favorite riding partner(s)? | I train a lot by myself, but I train also a lot with Lennard and Julia, and that are also teammates so that's really nice! |
| How do you spend your time off the bike? | I like it to catch up with my friends, but I like it also to relax at home and chill. |
| What do you want to be "when you grow up"? | Superstar! |
| Words you live by... | Live by the day! And enjoy ever moment! #creatingmemories |
After winning Gent-Wevelgem in 2015, Floortje has continued to prove herself as a powerful elite racer. Her goal is to become world champion and wear the rainbow jersey.
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