Iljo Keisse

Iljo Keisse (born 21 December 1982) is a Belgian former racing cyclist, who competed as a professional from 2005 to 2022. Keisse races on the track and on the road, specializing himself until recently in riding six-day races. He notably has won the Six Days of Ghent seven times and reached the podium a total of 12 times.

Iljo Keisse
Keisse at the 2018 Deutschland Tour
Personal information
Full nameIljo Keisse
NicknameJolly Jumper
Born (1982-12-21) 21 December 1982
Ghent, Belgium
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight72 kg (159 lb)
Team information
Current teamRetired
Disciplines
  • Track
  • Road
RoleRider
Rider typeEndurance (track)
Classics rider (road)
Amateur team
2004Jong Vlaanderen 2016
Professional teams
2005–2008Chocolade Jacques–T Interim
2009John Saey–Deschacht–Huyandai
2010–2022Quick-Step
Major wins
Road

Grand Tours

Giro d'Italia
1 individual stage (2015)
Track
European Championships
Madison (2005, 2008, 2011)
Derny (2006)
Medal record
Representing  Belgium
Men's track cycling
World Championships
2007 Palma de MallorcaPoints Race
2005 Los AngelesMadison
European Championships
2005 DalmineMadison
2006 KopenhagenDerny
2008 AlkmaarMadison
2011 ApeldoornMadison
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