Maria Wilhelmina Johanna "Mirjam" Melchers-Van Poppel is a female former racing cyclist from the Netherlands, married to former sprinter Jean-Paul van Poppel. She was one of the leading cyclists in the world, having held the UCI number one ranking as well as winning highly rated races. She was a one-day specialist but has managed smaller stage races.
Melchers in 2007
Jean-Paul van Poppel is a Dutch former racing cyclist, who was nicknamed Popeye.
Jean-Paul van Poppel