Rob Peeters (born 2 July 1985) is a Belgian former professional
racing cyclist
Cycle sport is competitive physical activity using bicycles. There are several categories of bicycle racing including road bicycle racing, cyclo-cross, mountain bike racing, track cycling, BMX, and cycle speedway. Non-racing cycling s ...
, who primarily competed in the
cyclo-cross discipline of the sport. In January 2012, he finished second at the
UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships
The UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships are the world championships for cyclo-cross organised by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). Starting in 2020, six events are organized each year – men's elite, women's elite, men's under 23, wome ...
. He also competed in
road bicycle racing, winning the mountains classification at the 2015
Ster ZLM Toer
The ZLM Tour is a cycling race held over five stages, held in the southern Netherlands and Belgium as a 2.Pro race on the UCI ProSeries
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.
Personal life
His cousin
Yannick Peeters
Yannick Peeters (born ) is a Belgian male cyclo-cross cyclist
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and uncle
Wilfried Peeters
Wilfried Peeters (born 10 July 1964 in Mol) is a former Belgian professional road bicycle racer. Nowadays, he is sportif director of the Quick Step team. During his cycling-career, he was a major help for Johan Museeuw in classics such as the ...
were also professional cyclists.
Major results
;2004–2005
: 3rd
Hoogstraten
Hoogstraten () is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises Hoogstraten, Meer, Meerle, Meersel-Dreef, Minderhout and Wortel (Meersel-Dreef includes the northernmost point in Belgium).
Hoogstrate ...
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Under-23 Superprestige
;2005–2006
: 3rd
Hofstade,
UCI Under-23 World Cup
: 3rd
Grand Prix van Hasselt
The Grand Prix van Hasselt is a cyclo-cross race held in Hasselt, Belgium, which was part of the BPost Bank Trophy
Bpost (stylised ''bpost'') also known as the Belgian Post Group, is the Belgium, Belgian company responsible for the delivery ...
Under-23
: 3rd
Koppenbergcross
The Cyclo-cross Koppenberg is a cyclo-cross race held in Oudenaarde, Belgium, which is part of the X²O Badkamers Trophy. The cyclo-cross race uses the Koppenberg climb that has been used many times in the Belgian Classic the Tour of Flanders. T ...
Under-23
;2006–2007
: 1st
Krawatencross
The Krawatencross is a cyclo-cross race held in Lille, Belgium
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Under-23
: 1st Herdenkingscross Under-23
: 2nd
National Under-23 Championships
: 2nd
Azencross
The Azencross is a cyclo-cross race held in Loenhout village, Wuustwezel, Belgium
Belgium, ; french: Belgique ; german: Belgien officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. The country is bordered by the Ne ...
Under-23
: 2nd
Grand Prix van Hasselt
The Grand Prix van Hasselt is a cyclo-cross race held in Hasselt, Belgium, which was part of the BPost Bank Trophy
Bpost (stylised ''bpost'') also known as the Belgian Post Group, is the Belgium, Belgian company responsible for the delivery ...
Under-23
: 2nd
Koppenbergcross
The Cyclo-cross Koppenberg is a cyclo-cross race held in Oudenaarde, Belgium, which is part of the X²O Badkamers Trophy. The cyclo-cross race uses the Koppenberg climb that has been used many times in the Belgian Classic the Tour of Flanders. T ...
Under-23
: 3rd
European Under-23 Championships
: 3rd Overall
Under-23 Superprestige
::3rd
Ruddervoorde
Oostkamp (; vls, Ôostkamp) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the villages of Hertsberge, Oostkamp proper, Ruddervoorde and Waardamme. On January 1, 2019, Oostkamp had a total populat ...
::3rd
Gavere
Gavere () is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of , Baaigem, , Gavere, and . In 2021, Gavere had a total population of 13,007. The total area is 31.35 km².
Sports
The ...
::3rd
Bollekescross
The Flandriencross is a cyclo-cross race held since 2002 in Hamme, Belgium, until 2013 it was known as the Bollekescross but was renamed in 2014 in honour of Greg Van Avermaet who was raised in Hamme and is a multiple times winner of the Flandrie ...
::3rd
Diegem
Diegem is a town in the municipality of Machelen, Flemish Brabant, Belgium.
Its gothic church, inaugurated in 1543, in the centre of town, has a conspicuous tiered spire.
The town is served by Diegem railway station, which is situated on the ...
::3rd
Hoogstraten
Hoogstraten () is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises Hoogstraten, Meer, Meerle, Meersel-Dreef, Minderhout and Wortel (Meersel-Dreef includes the northernmost point in Belgium).
Hoogstrate ...
:
UCI Under-23 Cyclo-cross World Cup
::3rd
Kalmthout
Kalmthout () is a municipality in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the villages of Kalmthout, Achterbroek, Heide, and Nieuwmoer. In 2021, Kalmthout had a population of 19,020. The total area is .
In addition to Kalmth ...
::3rd
Hofstade
;2007–2008
: 1st Grand Prix de Ster
: 1st Grand Prix de Denain
;2008–2009
: 2nd
Grand Prix de la Région Wallonne
: 3rd
Grand Prix van Hasselt
The Grand Prix van Hasselt is a cyclo-cross race held in Hasselt, Belgium, which was part of the BPost Bank Trophy
Bpost (stylised ''bpost'') also known as the Belgian Post Group, is the Belgium, Belgian company responsible for the delivery ...
;2009–2010
: 1st
Lanarvily
: 1st Grand Prix DAF Grand Garage Engel
: 1st Rutland, National Trophy Series
: 2nd
Centrumcross Surhuisterveen The Centrumcross Surhuisterveen is a cyclo-cross race held in Surhuisterveen, Netherlands
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;2010–2011
: 1st
Kasteelcross Zonnebeke The Kasteelcross Zonnebeke is a cyclo-cross race held in Zonnebeke
Zonnebeke (; vls, Zunnebeke) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the villages of , , Passendale, Zandvoorde and Zo ...
: 2nd Stříbro,
Toi Toi Cup
The Toi Toi Cup is a season-long cyclo-cross competition, formerly known as the Budvar Cup, consisting of 8 rounds throughout the season in the Czech Republic. It is one of six season-long competitions, alongside the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup, Cyc ...
: 3rd Grand Prix de la Commune de Contern
;2011–2012
: 1st
Kasteelcross Zonnebeke The Kasteelcross Zonnebeke is a cyclo-cross race held in Zonnebeke
Zonnebeke (; vls, Zunnebeke) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the villages of , , Passendale, Zandvoorde and Zo ...
: 2nd
UCI World Championships
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: 2nd
Leuven
: 2nd Grand Prix de la Commune de Contern
: 2nd Rad Racing GP
: 3rd
National Championships
A national championship(s) is the top achievement for any sport or contest within a league of a particular nation or nation state. The title is usually awarded by contests, ranking systems, stature, ability, etc. This determines the best team, indi ...
: 3rd
Gieten
Gieten is a village in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Aa en Hunze, and lies about 14 km east of Assen.
History
The village was first mentioned in 1223 as Geten. The etymology is unclear. Gieten is an ''e ...
,
Superprestige
: 3rd
Grand Prix Rouwmoer
The Grand Prix Rouwmoer is a cyclo-cross race held in Essen, Belgium
Belgium, ; french: Belgique ; german: Belgien officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. The country is bordered by the Netherlands to the ...
,
GvA Trophy
: 3rd
CrossVegas
;2012–2013
: 1st
Centrumcross Surhuisterveen The Centrumcross Surhuisterveen is a cyclo-cross race held in Surhuisterveen, Netherlands
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: 2nd
Essen,
BPost Bank Trophy
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;2013–2014
: 2nd
National Championships
A national championship(s) is the top achievement for any sport or contest within a league of a particular nation or nation state. The title is usually awarded by contests, ranking systems, stature, ability, etc. This determines the best team, indi ...
: 2nd
Azencross
The Azencross is a cyclo-cross race held in Loenhout village, Wuustwezel, Belgium
Belgium, ; french: Belgique ; german: Belgien officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. The country is bordered by the Ne ...
,
BPost Bank Trophy
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: 2nd
Bredenecross
The Silvestercyclocross or ''Ereprijs Paul Herygers'' is a cyclo-cross held yearly in Belgium. From 1993 to 2004 the race was organized in Veldegem, from 2005 to 2008 in Torhout and since 2009 in Bredene. It is part of the Ethias Cross
The Ex ...
: 3rd Heerlen
: 3rd
Otegem
Zwevegem () is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Heestert, Moen, Otegem, Sint-Denijs and Zwevegem. On January 1, 2019, Zwevegem had a total population of 24,648. The total ...
: 3rd
Jaarmarktcross Niel
: 3rd Cyclocross van het Waasland
;2014–2015
: 3rd
Otegem
Zwevegem () is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Heestert, Moen, Otegem, Sint-Denijs and Zwevegem. On January 1, 2019, Zwevegem had a total population of 24,648. The total ...
: 3rd
Essen
;2015–2016
: 2nd
Cyclo-cross Zonhoven
The Cyclo-cross Zonhoven is a cyclo-cross race in Zonhoven, Belgium
Belgium, ; french: Belgique ; german: Belgien officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. The country is bordered by the Netherlands to the ...
,
Superprestige
: 2nd
Kasteelcross Zonnebeke The Kasteelcross Zonnebeke is a cyclo-cross race held in Zonnebeke
Zonnebeke (; vls, Zunnebeke) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the villages of , , Passendale, Zandvoorde and Zo ...
;2016–2017
: 1st Qiansen Trophy Yanqing Station
;2017–2018
: 2nd Rochester Cyclocross Day 1
: 3rd Rochester Cyclocross Day 2
References
External links
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1985 births
Living people
Belgian male cyclists
Cyclo-cross cyclists
People from Geel
Cyclists from Antwerp Province
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