Van der Poel has now claimed world titles in three disciplines – road, cyclocross and gravel – and he indicated afterwards that he might target a mountain bike rainbow jersey in 2025. It is less clear, however, if the Dutchman will ride a cyclocross programme this winter. "Will ...
Mathieu van der Poel: From the pitch to the saddle Van der Poel initially started his sports career in football and was even on track to join the first-division Dutch club Willem II. However, he decided to follow in his father's footsteps and pursue cyclo-cross instead. The young Van de...
Cyclocross Racing Fast off the Bike, Is Mathieu van der Poel Deliberately Going Slow in Cyclocross Races? Respected TV commentator Michel Wuyts suggests cross star isn’t going full gas in his otherwise crushing, Lamborghini-style performances. Shane Stokes Published Dec 30, 2024 Cyclocross ...
During the last three weeks of the Tour de France, one word has come up over and over again regarding the stand-out performances of Tadej Pogačar, Mathieu van der Poel, and Mark Cavendish:Adaptability. I’m not talking just about their ability to adapt to changing weather o...
Pedersen rolled under the flamme rouge in the lead, with the Dutchman behind him ready to pounce. The Dane took a few looks back over his left shoulder and took the initiative for full flight to open sprint. Van der Poel tried to come around the left side but ran out of gas and sat...
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