Nina Berton
Hometown
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Date of birth
3 August 2001
Langauges
Luxembourgish, German, French, English, a bit of basic Dutch
Nickname
Noodles
At just 24 years old, Nina is only getting warmed up. Now in her fourth season as a pro racer, she is a budding classics rider and she loves a hard day of racing in challenging weather conditions. Nina loves to race aggressively and relishes a chance to spend the day in the break.
This is her second year with EF Education-Oatly and Nina has shown time and again that she is a valuable teammate, always ready to take one more pull to help position her team leader and armed with a witty observation to share at the dinner table.
Nina has many fond memories of spending the summer with her family in their camper van as they followed the men’s edition of the Tour de France. That’s where she first got the idea to ride - she wondered how fast she could make it up the same iconic climbs she visited while watching the Tour. Now, it’s Nina’s turn to race up the climbs at the grand tours and inspire the next generation.
Her ideal vacation is anything to keep her outdoors and active. She adores hiking, backpacking, and bikepacking. Nina is currently in her second year of studying for her bachelor’s degree in psychology, so vacation time is admittedly limited these days!
Questions & Answers
What two apps do you use the most?
Google Maps & Instagram.
If you could time travel, what date/year would you visit and why?
I would probably travel back in time, and I’d go back to my childhood, to a random summer day. Not to change anything, just to pay more attention while it was happening.
Who is the person you most admire and why?
The person I most admire is my grandfather. He came from a family that couldn’t provide much support, yet he worked incredibly hard and approached life with such a dedication. I admire not only his work ethic but also his compassion toward others. Beyond that, he was the one who introduced me to cycling, sparking my passion for the sport and my love for the Tour de France. I’m deeply grateful to him, as his example continues to inspire my own dedication in everything I do.
What’s your hidden talent?
I am pretty good at remembering useless facts with academic precision.
What is your favorite thing to do on a rest day?
Going outside and having a hike or another fun outdoor activity like picnicking or something, but sometimes it’s also just nice to have a chilled day at home.