Wout Van Aert leaves Tour de France ahead of birth of second child
'I always thought that I would go home when my wife indicated she needed me' says Jumbo-Visma rider
www.cyclingnews.comHere’s what’s currently known about Wout van Aert and his children based on recent reporting.
- Wout van Aert and his wife Sarah De Bie have two sons: Georges and Jerome. Georges is older, with Jerome being born in July 2023. The couple has spoken publicly about involving their children in his cycling life, and Van Aert has described Georges as already having an understanding of racing details like buses and podiums.[1][3][4]
- Van Aert has previously faced media and fan attention around his children at races, with his family life sometimes prompting discussions about privacy and the experience of growing up in the public eye.[1]
- There were reports in 2023 that Van Aert would consider leaving the Tour de France if birth timing required him to be with his wife for the birth of their second child, and in several instances he did temporarily depart a race to be with his family when the birth occurred or when it became urgent. Jerome’s birth in July 2023 is the most publicly detailed instance.[3][6][8]
- As of 2025–2026 coverage, there are ongoing mentions of his family life in profile pieces, but the core facts remain: two sons named Georges and Jerome, with public remarks around balancing a racing career and family life.[5][7]
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