Geraardsbergen, Belgium – Mathieu van der Poel delivered a commanding performance at the Omloop Nieuwsblad on Saturday, securing his first victory in the race and immediately turning attention toward a potential historic double with the Tour of Flanders. The Alpecin-Deceuninck rider’s stunning attack on the Muur van Geraardsbergen left rivals trailing, showcasing a level of … Read more
Dénia, Spain – As the cycling world anticipates the opening weekend of the Classics, all eyes are on Mathieu van der Poel as he continues his final preparations. While his participation in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad remains unconfirmed, recent training footage suggests the Dutch superstar is in peak condition, even incorporating time trial work into his … Read more
On Sunday we head to the World Championships in Hulst, the most important competition of the year. However, our Belgians seem to be able to accept in advance that Mathieu van der Poel will win, which would mean his eighth world title. READ ALSO: No World Cup for man-in-form: Thibau Nys makes his judgement What … Read more
The highlight of the cross season – and soon also the unofficial conclusion – is coming. After all, next week it is time for the World Cup in Hulst, one in which the Belgian team will be missing quite a few top players. Emiel Verstrynge will also not be present. READ ALSO: “Was different with … Read more
There are not too many riders who can say that they have been in the team with both Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert. Since this year, however, Timo Kielich has joined this list of privileged riders. READ ALSO: Birthday boy Van der Poel celebrates his birthday in his own way A unique … Read more
Anyone who expected a birthday party with cake and gifts is in for a treat. Mathieu van der Poel will blow out 31 candles on Monday, but will do so entirely according to his own logic. The cyclo-cross world champion did not opt for rest, but for kilometers. READ ALSO: Van Der Poel continues to … Read more
With an extension of his Dutch title, Tibor Del Grosso gave his successful cross winter a lot of extra color last weekend. They once again have an absolute gem on board at Alpecin-Premier Tech, although things could have turned out completely differently. READ ALSO: Decision made: Van der Poel makes decision about cross in Benidorm … Read more
After a long wait, the bullet finally hit the church at Alpecin. After all, they found a new co-main sponsor with Premier Tech. This was announced on Friday during a press conference. And guess what? Mathieu van der Poel turned out – not entirely surprisingly – to have a decisive influence. READ ALSO: Roodhooft comes … Read more