“We have a unique story together” – Why Mathieu van der Poel has never left the Roodhoofts
That sense of uniqueness is not rooted in sentiment alone. It is grounded in time, shared risk,…
“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…
Not by a long shot
Roger de Vlaeminck was known for his many victories in pro cycling, including many monuments and dozens of…
“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…
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…
Who’s the real Slim Shady? Uh, Tadej Pogačar?
Tadej Pogačar is used to standing out in the peloton. This time, he’s doing it with his hair.…
Please don’t ride for second place from the start
But van Aert then suffered a crash and his injuries meant he would have to undergo an ankle…
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…
“Take away the journalists and the crowds…” – Mathieu van der Poel’s father reveals the hidden burden pushing world champion away from cyclocross
The burden that comes with the rainbow jersey The easy narrative is to assume Van der Poel…
“That day can come” – Stefan Kung believes the day he can beat Pogacar and van der Poel may come
Although joining Tudor may look logical given his nationality, Küng made clear that wasn’t decisive. “Being a…