Pauliena Rooijakkers is a highly accomplished Dutch climber and stage-race specialist, joining UAE Team ADQ at a pivotal moment in her career. Known for her consistency and strength in general classification, she brings a wealth of experience from the Women’s WorldTour.
Rooijakkers has achieved standout results including a 3rd place overall at the 2024 Tour de France Femmes, where she shone in the mountains with a memorable battle on the iconic Alpe d’Huez, and multiple top-ten finishes in all three Grand Tours, notably finishing fourth at the Giro d’Italia Women in consecutive seasons.
This important career move to UAE Team ADQ offers her the chance to contribute her climbing prowess and GC experience to the team’s ambitions in the biggest stage races, while continuing to pursue personal excellence at the highest level.
