Mathieu van der Poel could make his season debut at Opening Weekend
After winning another cyclocross world title, Mathieu van der Poel is back on his bike preparing for the…
“Tadej Pogacar will never be the favourite for Roubaix” – Philippe Gilbert argues Tour de France focus prevents UAE leader matching Van der Poel’s ‘crash or win’ edge
The Belgian’s reasoning goes beyond form or physique. It is about hierarchy. “Tadej, we’re here for you.…
Paul Magnier reveals the harsh reality of racing against his idol Mathieu van der Poel
“I only want to start if I know I can perform,” he explained in an interview with…
Everything you need to know ahead of the Classics
The Classics are calling. The curtain is about to rise on Opening Weekend, giving way to some of…
With Pogacar and van der Poel on the startlist, Arnaud de Lie won’t even return to Milano-Sanremo
Milano-Sanremo is the first monument of the season and every year it attracts a luxurious startlist. However, less…
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…