ambassadors // riders
The people who put our wheels to the test.
From race day to long days in the saddle, our riders experience Tailwind wheels where performance really matters.
Our ambassadors and riders come from different disciplines, backgrounds and riding styles, but they share the same drive: to ride faster, go further and keep pushing what's possible.
They don't just ride Tailwind. They help us evolve.
Meet the riders who represent Tailwind, test our wheels in the real world and inspire us to keep moving forward.
MAXIMIZE YOUR BIKE POTENTIAL.
Marjet Groen (PRO)
Marjet Groen is a Dutch elite road and gravel racer making her mark on the international gravel scene. From national podiums on the road to top results against professional riders at the Gravel World Championships, Marjet combines speed, endurance and a relentless competitive mindset. In 2026, she continues to line up against the best in international gravel racing and chasing podiums — on Tailwind Wheels.
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PIM HACKMAN
Born and raised in the Haarlem region, Pim Hackman is a passionate all-round cyclist with a strong competitive drive. From mountainbike and marathon to gravel, he regularly finds his way to the podium — including a win at the UCI Gravel World Series in Castellón, Spain. [35-39 cat.]
A regular competitor at a high level, Pim has also represented the Netherlands at the Gravel World Championships and is a multiple Dutch Champion in mountainbike discipline XCO.
Fast, versatile and always looking for the perfect setup — Pim embodies the Tailwind philosophy: maximize your bike's potential.
Atleet - Race//MTB//Gravel
🇳🇱2021/2023/2024 XCM Master 30+
🇳🇱2025 XCO//klasse1
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RITSAERT CLUISTRA
Hailing from Haarlem, Ritsaert is a true cycling enthusiast with a passion for everything on two wheels. From mountain bike marathons to road racing, he combines a competitive spirit with an uncompromising love for the sport.
Once a 6th-place finisher at the Dutch Mountain Bike Marathon Championships, Ritsaert regularly finds his way into the top 10 of regional races, most recently with a strong podium finish at the Ronde van Santpoort.
With his experience as a bike shop manager and a lifelong passion for cycling, Ritsaert brings both racing experience and real-world knowledge of bikes, components and what makes a great ride.
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GLENN HERREWEGEN
Belgian-born, Amsterdam-based gravel racer, Brightfish Cannes Young Lions winner, Art Director and a familiar face in the Amsterdam cycling scene. As a MAAP Ride Lead, mentor and ambassador, Glenn plays an active role in building and inspiring the local cycling community.
On the bike, his progression has been just as remarkable: from self-proclaimed “Sunny Sunday Rider” to competitive gravel and endurance racer, taking on local races, the brutal 560 km Traka, and qualifying for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Japan.
He is also the driving force behind Graze the Flatlands, a creative cycling collab with Open Cycle and Tailwind Wheels making an ode to the Dutch landscape.
Creative mind. Community leader. Endurance racer.
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What we are providing
We combine the latest rim profiles, advanced materials, precision manufacturing and carefully selected components to create high-performance wheels for road, gravel and MTB.
You were introduced to Tailwind by one of our riders because they believe our wheels could be the right match for you.
Now it's your turn to discover why.
