Puck Moonen facts for kids
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Moonen in 2018
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| Personal information | |
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| Full name | Puck Moonen |
| Born | 20 March 1996 Sint-Michielsgestel, Netherlands |
| Height | 1.67 m |
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| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
Puck Moonen, born on March 20, 1996, in Sint-Michielsgestel, Netherlands, is a talented Dutch cyclist. She has competed for several professional cycling teams. Puck also uses her platform to help others. In 2019, she became a spokesperson for Buddy Network. This is an anti-bullying campaign supported by Cartoon Network and Awel, a helpline for children in Belgium.
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Puck Moonen's Cycling Journey
Puck Moonen started her professional cycling career in 2017. Before becoming a full-time cyclist, she studied physics and chemistry. She even considered going to medical school.
Early Career and Teams
From 2017 to 2019, Puck rode for the UCI Women's Continental Team Lotto Soudal. She faced some challenges during this time. A knee injury was one reason she left the team.
Despite some tough races, Lotto Soudal signed her again for 2019. Puck has always shown great determination. She aims to become a world champion in cycling.
Joining Chevalmeire Cycling
In September 2019, Puck signed a two-year contract. She joined the UCI Women's Continental team Chevalmeire Cycling. She wanted to be recognized for her skills as a cyclist. Puck expressed her desire to be taken seriously as an athlete. Her contract with Chevalmeire Cycling ended on July 3, 2021.
Recent Cycling Activities
In 2022, Puck Moonen rode for the team GRV Jan van Arckel. She continues to be active in the cycling world. In 2023, she launched her own cycling training collection. This collection was created with the brand Assos.
