Former coach about Van der Poel’s training routine
There’s no denying that the nowadays cycling has two main superstars who stand above everyone else: Tadej Pogacar…
Rest heart rate of 34
Mathieu van der Poel is not only one of the most successful riders in modern cycling, but also…
“It seems incredibly tough to live in his shoes” – Rival reflects on the pressures of Tadej Pogacar’s fame
He pointed to how riders who once looked like contenders now struggle even to race for their…
“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…
“Michael Matthews has everything to challenge Pogacar and Van der Poel”
It is that contrast between ability and outcome that Dries De Bondt addressed on the Pickx Sports…
Roger de Vlaeminck doesn’t think Mathieu van der Poel is all that great, either
Mathieu van der Poel may have just won his eighth cyclocross world championship, but that’s nothing particularly special.…
Michael Matthews targets Tour de France green jersey and Milan-Sanremo
“I still believe I can win the green jersey,” Matthews said confidently. “With fewer pure sprint stages in…
Not by a long shot
Roger de Vlaeminck was known for his many victories in pro cycling, including many monuments and dozens of…
It’s next to impossible for Tadej to win Paris-Roubaix or to win Milano-Sanremo
The monuments this season are expected to follow the same trajectory as in 2025, with two riders having…
“Even with Pogacar and Van der Poel at the start, why not?” – Patrick Lefevere backs Wout van Aert for Monument glory
The Belgian is working his way back from the ankle fracture he sustained in the Zilvermeercross in…
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,…