Nicky Zijlaard

Nicky Zijlaard (born 21 November 1995) is a former Dutch professional racing cyclist.

Cycling family Zijlaard comes from a renowned cycling family. Grandfather is a famous former pacer who ran a pub named after his moustache (NL: snor). Father Ron took over both pacing and the family business. Uncle is a former cyclist who is best known for marrying and supporting Leontien van Moorsel, managing women's professional team AA Drink–leontien.nl, men's Pro Continental team Roompot and organising the Six Days of Rotterdam. Brother Maikel Zijlaard is also a professional cyclist.

Nicky Zijlaard married professional cyclist Nick van der Lijke with whom she has a daughter. In 2022 they briefly took over Crossanterie De Snor, but due to her health issues they handed the business back to her parents.

Main results

2011 Dutch Champion Dutch National Track Championships - junior women: individual pursuit, points race and scratch. 6th Dutch National Championships Madison, women elite 2012 3rd Dutch National Championships Road Race, junior women 4th Dutch National Championships Madison, women elite, with Nina Kessler 9th 2012 UCI Road World Championships – Women's junior time trial 2013 1st Individual time trial and overall win Omloop van Borsele junior edition 6th 2013 European Road Championships – Women's junior time trial 2014

2nd Dutch National Championships Madison, women elite, with Nina Kessler.