Gert's biography

Prof. since: 2003
Victories: 26
Style of rider: Sprinter
Nickname: Steggels
Hobbies: Cycling
Favourite race: Tour de France
Twitter name: @gertsteegmans 

Steggel is one of the most explosive riders in the group. His lead-outs for Boonen are a part of the team's history, as are his splendid victories in the 2007 Tour de France at Gent and in 2008 in the last stage in Paris, a favorite among sprinters the world over. Gert lives in Monaco with his French girlfriend, Laura, whom he met at the Tour de France, and their beautiful daughter, Maélya. Gert is crazy for sushi and he's also an excellent photographer. In fact, he's famous for his touched-up portraits of his teammates, which he creates during the long transfers in the team's motor home.

Gert's victories

2005 (2)

1st stage Tour de Picardie, Nationale Sluitingsprijs.

2006 (5)
3rd and 4th stage Volta ao Algarve, 3rd stage Quatre Jours du Dunkerque, 2nd stage Tour de Picardie, 5th stage Tour of Belgium.

2007 (8)
1st stage Volta ao Algarve, 3rd stage Driedaagse de Panne – Koksijde, 4th stage Quatre Jours du Dunkerque, 2nd stage Tour de France, Tour de Rijke, 2nd, 4th stage and overall Franco-Belge.

2008 (7)
Trofeo Calvia, 1st and 2nd stage Paris-Nice, 2nd stage Quatre Jours du Dunkerque, Profronde van Fryslân, Halle-Ingooigem, 21st stage Tour de France.

2009 (2)
Trofeo Mallorca, 2nd stage Ruta del Sol.

2011 (1)
Nokere Koerse

2013 (1)
Tirreno-Adriatico Prologue TTT 

Gert's previous teams

2003: Lotto-Domo
2004: Lotto-Domo
2005: Davitamon-Lotto
2006: Davitamon-Lotto
2007: Quick Step-Innergetic
2008: Team Quick Step
2009: Katusha
2010: Team RadioShack
2011: Quick-Step Cycling Team
2012: Omega Pharma – Quick-Step Cycling Team

Gert's photos

Gert's videos

The Leadout Man | 11/05/2013

The Leadout Man | 11/05/2013

OPQS: Parliamo di Italian Food | 04/05/2013

Gert's news

Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen Prologue: Vandewalle wins, Four OPQS riders in Top 10 & All Top 22

Omega Pharma -Quick-Step Cycling Team put on a show in Middelkerke at the 7km Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen Prologue on Friday, as Belgian National TT Champion Kristof Vandewalle won with a time of 8'09", and his teammates were not very far behind.

OPQS to Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne

Omega Pharma - Quick-Step Cycling Team Sport Director Wilfried Peeters confirmed the two teams for the upcoming races this weekend: Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne.

Gert Steegmans falls during training and fractures his right thumb

After a fall during training yesterday, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, Gert Steegmans has suffered a small fracture to his right thumb, as well as a gash on his right hand, which required five stitches.