Jonas Rutsch

Jonas Rutsch loves the Classics and is always excited when he gets to race up the Muur-Kapelmuur. The lanky German won the U23 Gent-Wevelgem and finished 11th at the 2021 Paris-Roubaix. He is a very versatile rider, who is always ready to work for his teammates.

In 2022, he even impressed in the mountains at the Tour de Suisse.

This is already Jonas’s fifth season racing with the team. He says that racing in the WorldTour had been his goal since he was a little boy, when cycling’s historic races captured his imagination. He has now finished two Tours de France and even proposed to girlfriend on the Champs-Élysées after the 2022 Tour.

In addition to racing, Jonas also finished his exams at the German police academy. While he follows a training schedule, his favorite days are when he just gets to ride his bike. Whenever he has the chance, he goes mountain biking.

Fun Facts

What do you love the most about cycling?
The emotions

What is your favorite climb?
Muur-Kapelmuur

What's your favorite food?
Rösti

Who's your favorite athlete?
Anthony Joshua

Coffee or tea?
Coffee. Espresso Doppio

Date of birth: 01/24/1998
Hometown, Country: Erbach im Odenwald, Germany
Languages: German, English
Nickname: The (mountain) goat