Mathieu van der Poel aims to ride Giro d'Italia and Tour de France this year

Dutchman is continuing his comeback from injury at Coppi e Bartali this week

Mathieu van der Poel
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Mathieu van der Poel has said that he is thinking about racing both the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France this year, as he continues his comeback from his back injury.

The Alpecin-Fenix rider told Dutch newspaper AD that he is considering making his debut at the Giro in May, especially as there would be a chance to wear the pink jersey in the first race of the week.

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