Mathieu van der Poel
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Mathieu van der Poel’s dad says Tirreno-Adriatico solo ride was 'his best race ever'Mathieu van der Poel’s dad says the Dutch star still has the ability to surprise him after his unforgettable solo victory in Tirreno-Adriatico.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Mathieu van der Poel grabs victory from Wout van Aert on stage three of Tirreno-Adriatico 2021Mathieu van der Poel took stage three of Tirreno-Adriatico 2021 ahead of overall leader, Wout van Aert thanks to his immense acceleration after the final corner.
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
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Tadej Pogačar: 'With his power Mathieu van der Poel can do well overall in Tirreno-Adriatico'Tadej Pogačar has said that he could see Mathieu van der Poel compete for the overall classification at Tirreno-Adriatico after the Dutch champion's incredible riding at Strade Bianche.
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
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Vincenzo Nibali says riders should switch off bike computers following Mathieu van der Poel’s Strade Bianche winVincenzo Nibali has said riders should avoid looking at their power meters in races, after Mathieu van der Poel’s phenomenal victory in Strade Bianche.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Strade Bianche Strava times obliterated as Mathieu van der Poel takes final 25km KOMWout van Aert's fourth-place effort also saw him lop two minutes of the time that gave him the win in 2020
By Jonny Long Published
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Rivals quake as Mathieu van der Poel hopes Strade Bianche 'is just the start' this springThe Dutchman's repeated explosive attacks towards the Piazza del Campo went unanswered by the world's best riders
By Jonny Long Published
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Lift off for Mathieu van der Poel as Dutchman powers to Strade Bianche victoryNo-one could match the Dutchman after he put in an explosive attack to dislodge Julian Alaphilippe up to the finish line in the Piazza del Campo
By Jonny Long Published
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Mathieu van der Poel downplays chances, saying Strade Bianche parcours more suited to 'real climbers'The Dutchman is once again talking down his prospects but will rivals believe his poker face?
By Jonny Long Published
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Patrick Lefevere shares his plans for beating Mathieu van der Poel and Wout Van AertPatrick Lefevere has shared in insight into his team’s tactics for beating Wout Van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel in the Classics.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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‘My handlebars broke on the long cobble sector’: Mathieu van der Poel on his misfortune in Le Samyn finalMathieu van der Poel has revealed his handlebars broke on a long cobblestone sector in the final kilometres of Le Samyn 2021.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Mathieu van der Poel rolls across finish of Le Samyn with a snapped handlebarMathieu van der Poel was forced to sit up in the final of Le Samyn 2021 as he handlebards snapped in the final.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Alpecin-Fenix leaves the UAE Tour after positive Covid-19 testThe team and race have confirmed the their departure from the race so that everyone else can be kept safe from the virus
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
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Mathieu van der Poel hails 'cyclocross shape in the desert' as key to UAE Tour stage winThe Dutchman arrived in the UAE with zero personal ambition but found himself on the top step of the podium once again
By Jonny Long Published
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Mathieu van der Poel crashes out of Three Days of De PanneMathieu van der Poel has crashed out of the Three Days of De Panne.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Julian Alaphilippe takes his first win as world champion at Brabantse Pijl 2020The World Champion was almost pipped at the line again
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
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Mathieu van der Poel takes spectacular win on stage seven of Tirreno-Adriatico 2020Mathieu van der Poel put in an outstanding performance to take stage seven at the 2020 Tirreno-Adriatico beating Rubén Guerreiro and Matteo Fabbro after kicking hard on the final climb.
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
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Mathieu van der Poel takes on the climbers with 23km mountain KoM on StravaDoes Mathieu van der Poel’s talent have limits?
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Now Mathieu van der Poel takes on Tour of Flanders day after Roubaix reconJust a day after a big recon training session on the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix, Mathieu van der Poel crossed the border for another 138km on the stones.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Mathieu van der Poel shares his Paris-Roubaix recon on StravaMathieu van der Poel has his eyes firmly focused on the road season as he hit the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix for a recon ride.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Mathieu van der Poel, Annemiek van Vleuten and Tom Dumoulin react to 2020 Olympics postponementDutch superstars Mathieu van der Poel, Annemiek van Vleuten and Tom Dumoulin have responded to the major news that the 2020 Olympics have been postponed.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Mathieu van der Poel: 'All I know is I will get on my bike tomorrow'Uncertainty reigns over the peloton as the early season racing calendar is left in tatters
By Jonny Long Published
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Mathieu van der Poel pulls out of Volta a CatalunyaMathieu van der Poel set to miss the 100th Volta a Catalunya to focus on training block on Belgium to build Classics form after bout of Influenza
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
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Mathieu van der Poel forced to skip Opening WeekendMathieu van der Poel will miss Opening Weekend because of illness, his team have announced.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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'Winning Paris-Roubaix is the one,' says Van der Poel ahead of first full Classics campaignWe spoke to the Dutch sensation ahead of his hotly anticipated 2020 road season
By Owen Rogers Published
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Mathieu van der Poel returns to cyclocross this weekendMathieu van der Poel will return to cyclocross racing this weekend after a remarkable road season.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Mathieu van der Poel could delay start of cyclocross season ahead of busy 2020The Dutchman needs rest as next year offers up a full Classics season as well as the Tokyo Olympics
By Jonny Long Published
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Mathieu van der Poel seals Tour of Britain overall victory with stage eight winThe young Dutchman takes the British stage race ahead of Matteo Trentin
By Jonny Long Published
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Mathieu van der Poel vanquishes Matteo Trentin on stage seven of the Tour of BritainThe Italian gave Van der Poel a thumbs up as the Dutchman rolled across the line to extend his race lead
By Jonny Long Published
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Mathieu van der Poel will ride Tour of Britain 2019Mathieu Van der Poel will race the Tour of Britain in preparation for the Yorkshire World Championships later this year.
By Alex Ballinger Published
