Visma Deal: Van Aert vs. Van der Poel – What’s Different?

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

Van der Poel Retirement: De Cauwer Warns

For Mathieu van der Poel, this cyclo-cross winter is going as usual. Every race in which he started, he also crossed the line first. And yet the Dutchman is thinking about gradually saying goodbye to cross-country, temporarily or otherwise. READ ALSO: Dutch top rider fails to participate in cyclocross in Hoogerheide Van der Poel is … Read more

Cyclocross World Cup Benidorm 2026: Preview & Guide

For the fourth year, the circus that can be called the Cyclo-Cross World Cup will descend on Benidorm. On the Costa Blanca they are very happy with the already semi-traditional arrival of the best crossers in the world, who also bring with them a lot of fans from the Low Countries. In the Leader’s jersey … Read more

Van Aert & Van der Poel: Rivalry Explained

For years they have been mentioned in the same breath, Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert. Lately, however, it seems that the rivalry has subsided somewhat between the two. Is that true, or is this rather imaginary? Wout van Aert gives the answer. READ ALSO: “I can’t say that”: Wout van Aert fears … Read more

Van Aert Crash: Wellens Explains Cause

His winter seemed to go completely smoothly, until an ice spot on the Zilvermeercross course in Mol decided otherwise. Wout van Aert fell and broke a bone in his ankle. Bart Wellens also witnessed the unfortunate moment. READ ALSO: BK stunt in the making? Wellens: “He will be close” Wrong (re)action Van Aert Wellens himself … Read more

Van der Poel on Nys: Candid Thoughts

Mathieu van der Poel has proven once again this season that he is the absolute cyclo-cross emperor. But the question has been hanging around the 30-year-old Dutchman for some time: how long will he continue racing? Previously gave MVDP already knew that this may be his last cross season. ”With the World Championships in Hulst … Read more