Nikolas's biography

Prof. since: 2007
Victories: 3
Style of rider: Sprinter, Rouleur
Nickname: Nike
Hobbies: PlayStation, movies
Favourite race: Ronde Van Vlaanderen
Website: www.nikolasmaes.be
Twitter name: @nikolas_maes

Nikolas caught the cycling bug when he was 11, when he saw the riders in the Ronde van Vlaanderen pass through the streets of his hometown. Now Nikolas is one of the diehards on the team. A versatile rider who is just as home on the northern cobblestones as he is on the roads of the major tours, Nikolas is a fantastic team player who has splendidly launched Tom Boonen to some of his most celebrated victories. He's passionate about "everything that's business," and in 2013 Nikolas hopes to be useful to the cause of the team and attain at least one personal win if he gets the chance.

Nikolas's victories

2009 (1)
3rd stage Vuelta a Burgos

2012 (2)
Stage 2b Tour de l'Ain (TTT), Moorslede

Nikolas's previous teams

2007: Chocolade Jacques – Topsport Vlaanderen
2008: Topsport Vlaanderen - Caprisonne
2009: Topsport Vlaanderen – Mercator
2010: Team Quick Step
2011: Team Quick Step
2012: Omega Pharma - Quick-Step Cycling Team  

Nikolas's photos

Nikolas's news

Tour of Turkey Stage 7: Maes Finishes Top 10

Despite a crash in the final corner of 124km Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey Stage 7 on Saturday, Omega Pharma - Quick-Step Cycling Team rider Nikolas Maes managed to finish 10th.

De Brabantse Pijl: Chavanel 4th, Maes Makes the Final After Long Day in Break

Omega Pharma - Quick-Step Cycling Team riders Nikolas Maes and Sylvain Chavanel contested a final of 11 very select riders at the end of 200km De Brabantse Pijl on Wednesday, which included Greg Van Avermaet (BMC Racing Team), Peter Sagan (Cannondale), Philippe Gilbert (BMC Racing Team) and others.

Dwars Door Vlaanderen: Maes 6th, Two OPQS Make Select Group

Omega Pharma - Quick-Step Cycling Team riders Stijn Vandenbergh and Nikolas Maes worked their way into a 10 rider select group, and Vandenbergh led eight chasers for the final kilometers to catch an attacking Thomas Voeckler (Team Europcar) just 10m before the finish line at 200km Dwars Door Vlaanderen on Wednesday. Oscar Gatto  (Vini Fantini - Selle Italia) won the race. Borut Bozic (Astana Pro Team) was 2nd, Mathew Hayman (Team Sky ProCycling) was 3rd.