A Crisis of Timing for the Philipsen Express Jasper Philipsen is under fire. A string of lackluster sprint finishes has drawn sharp public rebuke from cycling veteran Adrie van der Poel and left the Alpecin-Deceuninck rider visibly fraying at the edges. Despite the presence of a world-class lead-out train, the 26-year-old has repeatedly failed to … Read more
Mathieu van der Poel Faces New Back Injury Concerns Ahead of Key Race Mathieu van der Poel, the Dutch cyclo-cross and road racing star, has raised concerns about his physical condition after reporting “something acute in my back” ahead of a critical stage in the current competition, according to multiple reports. The statement, first shared … Read more
Mathieu van der Poel has identified 2028 as a potential retirement date, stating that it could serve as a “beautiful endpoint” for his professional cycling career. The Alpecin-Deceuninck rider indicated in recent interviews that while his passion for the Tour de France continues to grow, he does not intend to compete until the age of … Read more
Mathieu van der Poel’s Last-Minute Return Throws Dutch Cycling Into Chaos Ahead of 2026 Road National Championships By Daniel Richardson | Archysport | Updated June 10, 2024 Mathieu van der Poel will compete at the Dutch Road National Championships in 2026, according to sources close to the team, after initially announcing his withdrawal from the … Read more
Mathieu van der Poel Fined by UCI Commissaires Following Tour de Suisse Time Trial Mathieu van der Poel was issued a financial penalty by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) commissaires following his performance in the opening stage of the 2024 Tour de Suisse. The Alpecin-Deceuninck rider, who finished the time trial just 0.3 seconds behind … Read more
Dutch Cycling in Chaos: Mathieu van der Poel’s Disqualification Sparks National Outrage By Daniel Richardson, Editor-in-Chief | June 8, 2026 AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — The Dutch cycling community is reeling after Mathieu van der Poel’s disqualification in Sunday’s Flanders Fields Classic, a decision that has been met with widespread disbelief and anger across the Netherlands. Van … Read more
Giro Heartbreak: Arnaud De Lie Forced Out of 2026 Tour of Italy Amid Illness The 2026 Giro d’Italia was supposed to be the grand arrival of Arnaud De Lie on the sport’s biggest stages. Instead, the Belgian powerhouse’s first foray into the Corsa Rosa ended not with a podium celebration, but with a quiet, painful … Read more
The Alpecin-Premier Tech cycling team has capped off a remarkably successful spring classics season, securing victories in nearly every major one-day race. A double victory this past weekend, with Mathieu van der Poel winning the E3 Classic and Jasper Philipsen taking the win in Flanders Fields, cemented their dominance. The team now boasts wins in … Read more
Huijbergen, Netherlands – Rising Dutch cyclist David Haverdings is making a significant move in his young career, transferring from Baloise – Poetsbureau Lions to the Alpecin-Premier Tech Development Team. The 21-year-ancient will now train with the team led by the Roodhooft brothers, with a focus on developing his potential both in cyclocross and on the … Read more
Siena, Italy – Wout van Aert is set to make his long-awaited return to Strade Bianche this Saturday, marking his first major spring classics appearance in five years. However, the Belgian star arrives in Tuscany with a degree of uncertainty surrounding his form following a challenging off-season hampered by an ankle injury and illness. Despite … Read more