When I first met Sarah, I’ll admit—she wasn’t what I had imagined. My mind was completely wrapped up in cycling, and I wasn’t looking for anything else. But Sarah was different. She had this spark about her—confident, genuine, and full of life. She spoke her mind, never held back, and somehow managed to see straight through me. At the time, I wasn’t sure how to take it…

When Wout van Aert first met Sarah, he admits she wasn’t what he had imagined. At that point in his life, everything revolved around cycling—training sessions, races, recovery, and the relentless pursuit of improvement. He wasn’t looking for distractions or surprises. But Sarah came into his life with a quiet confidence and an energy that instantly stood out. She wasn’t just another face in the crowd; she had presence, warmth, and the kind of honesty that could disarm even the most guarded person. For a man so focused on precision, discipline, and competition, meeting someone who lived with spontaneity and heart was something new.

Those who know them both say it didn’t take long for Sarah’s personality to balance Wout’s intensity. While he thrives on structure, she brings lightness and perspective, a reminder that life exists outside of the finish line. As Wout’s cycling career accelerated—winning classics, standing on Tour de France podiums, and becoming one of the most versatile riders in the peloton—Sarah became an essential part of that journey. Her support wasn’t loud or flashy, but steady and unwavering. She was there during the highs, celebrating his victories, and during the lows, when crashes, fatigue, or criticism could easily shake his focus.

Friends often describe the couple as grounded and genuine, despite Wout’s fame. Away from the cameras, they live a relatively quiet life, cherishing simple moments together with their family. Sarah’s influence is evident in how Wout speaks—more reflective now, more aware of balance and the value of being present. In interviews, he often credits her for keeping him anchored, saying that cycling might define his career, but it’s his family that defines him as a person.

Their relationship has grown alongside his success, built on mutual respect and understanding of what it takes to chase dreams while holding onto what truly matters. In a sport that demands so much—time, energy, and sacrifice—Sarah has become his constant, the calm amid the chaos of competition. And while fans may see Wout van Aert as the relentless competitor, those close to him know that behind every finish line crossed, there’s a quiet strength waiting at home—Sarah, the woman who saw the man beyond the cyclist, and helped him see that too.