🎥 This is how Mathieu van der Poel puts the finishing touches on his championship form in Spain

Mathieu van der Poel had to withdraw prematurely from the Renewi Tour last Sunday due to a minor knee injury, but that issue has now been resolved for the Alpecin-Deceuninck Dutchman. This comes at the perfect time, as both the European and World Championships are fast approaching for the reigning world champion.

After his withdrawal from the Renewi Tour, Van der Poel flew to his beloved Spain, where he resumed intense training sessions under the Spanish sun with his cycling partner Freddy Ovett. Ovett captured Van der Poel’s hard work in a fun reel on social media.

Van der Poel will race in the European Championships next Sunday in Belgian Limburg, followed by the Tour of Luxembourg to prepare for the World Championships in Zurich, Switzerland.

Video: Mathieu van der Poel sweats it out under the Spanish sun, in preparation for championships