“It feels like someone is protecting Mathieu” – Visma hint at cruel imbalance shaping Van Aert–Van der Poel rivalry
The remark lands in a season already defined by disruption for Van Aert. His winter was derailed…
Cameron Mason explains World Championships failure
He continues: “I think it’s because I spend so much energy trying to switch on, that I…
EUROTRASH: Van der Poel and Brand Lead Dutch Dominance at ‘Cross Worlds
Our cycling — and cyclocross worlds — roundup, leading off with Holland’s hold on Hulst with wins by…
Mathieu van der Poel makes cyclocross history
Eight men’s elite cyclocross world titles. Mathieu van der Poel has made cycling history this afternoon in Hulst,…
Niels Albert attributes Mathieu van der Poel’s success to his crushing routine
“See that Strava post from his ‘MVDP Classic’ in Spain? 215 kilometers at 38.5 km/h and an…
Olympian Dad Faces Past Pain as His Son Falls for Cycling
7 min read The house is quiet by the time I make it to the garage. My son…
Former Dutch rider blames team pressure for Fem van Empel’s exit
Former cyclo-cross world champion Hennie Stamsnijder has launched a stinging critique of Team Visma | Lease a Bike,…
“I can almost walk normally again” – Wout van Aert offers clearest update yet on ankle recovery timeline
“I can almost walk normally again, and also the cycling is going well,” he explained. “But full…
Joran Wyseure stretchered off after heavy start line crash in Maasmechelen
The crash triggered a chain reaction in the bunch, taking down Dutch contender Pim Ronhaar and causing chaos…
Results Maasmechelen World Cup | Puck Pieterse wins women’s race whilst Lucinda Brand loses historic streak
The Maasmechelen World Cup has delivered high-octane action today in the women’s race as for the first time…
Alarming early crash leaves Joran Wyseure in visible pain at Maasmechelen World Cup
Wyseure crashed just seconds after the start when he slipped out of his pedals on the tarmac, bringing…
“A winter without cyclocross will come” – Expert sees Tadej Pogacar as key to Mathieu van der Poel’s rumoured CX retirement
That is not a retirement announcement. But it is a clear signal that even for a rider as…