Nicky Zijlaard (born 21 November 1995) is a former Dutch professional racing cyclist.
Zijlaard comes from a renowned cycling family. Grandfather is a famous former pacer who ran a pub named after his moustache (NL: snor). Father Ron took over both pacing and the family business. Uncle is a former cyclist who is best known for marrying and supporting Leontien van Moorsel, managing women's professional team AA DrinkâÂÂleontien.nl, men's Pro Continental team Roompot and organising the Six Days of Rotterdam. Brother Maikel Zijlaard is also a professional cyclist.
Nicky Zijlaard married professional cyclist Nick van der Lijke with whom she has a daughter. In 2022 they briefly took over Crossanterie De Snor, but due to her health issues they handed the business back to her parents.