Rick started mountain biking at Bar End at the age of 7. With the support of several trainers, he developed the technical skills necessary to compete in races. Over the years, he worked his way up from average results to competing against the top riders in Dutch mountain biking.
In a special program called "The Bikeacademy," Rick has been developing his power and endurance over the past three years. Since then, with the support of his coach, Han ten Hove, he has achieved great results in international races.
In 2025, Rick has the opportunity to ride for the Bar End GHOST Junior Team. He is extremely proud to be part of this team and to race alongside his fellow riders. His goal for this year is to achieve top results in international races, and he is confident that he can accomplish this on his new GHOST bike.
Besides racing his GHOST-bike almost all the time, Rick really likes to learn about the universe. Physics is something he always keeps thinking about. How am I here? What is the smallest particle? Or is there extraterrestrial life? You could summarize Rick in one word: ‘curious’.
Q & A
What is your favorite pre-race food?
Pasta pesto as a pre-race food is the best for me!
What is your best memory on the bike?
The Dutch championships in 2023 where I rode the whole competition for 4 th and 5 th place was my best memory on the bike. It came to a massive sprint, it was the best sprint I have ever had, that feeling was incredible. We nearly came both at exactly the same time over the finish line.
What are your goals for 2025?
I strive to ride top-10 in the 3 nation cup competition. It will be challenging, but I’m sure I am in a good condition to achieve this
How is it to be part of the GHOST Family?
It’s lovely to see how tied everyone is. You feel as a family member. I couldn’t think of any other company that has this warmth in it. That’s why I have chosen to ride for GHOST.