Cyclocross schedule revealed for Mathieu van der Poel: World Champion to compete thirteen times in Cyclocross season
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Through a post on Twitter Alpecin-Deceuninck has announced Mathieu van der Poel's cyclocross program. The five-time world champion will kick off his cyclocross season on December 22 at the Exact Cross in Mol. In total, MVDP, including the cyclocross World Championships in Tabor, will be competing in thirteen cyclocross races this winter.
Van der Poel's first cyclocross race of the year is still a little way off, but fans can look forward to seeing him in action quite frequently in a short period. The Christmas season, in particular, is packed with races for Van der Poel. Following Mol, he will compete successively in Antwerp (World Cup, Dec. 23), Gavere (World Cup, Dec. 26), Diegem (Superprestige, Dec. 28), Loenhout (Exact Cross, Dec. 29), and Hulst (World Cup, Dec. 30).
Will "Poeleke" take a break after that? No, as he will be at the start of the X2O Trophy in Baal on New Year's Day. Afterward, the superstar will also participate in races in Koksijde (X2O Trophy, Jan. 4), Zonhoven (World Cup, Jan. 7), Benidorm (World Cup, Jan. 21), Hamme (X2O Trophy, Jan. 27), Hoogerheide (World Cup, Jan. 28), and Tabor (World Cup, Feb. 4).
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- If she thinks talent alone will put her there she will not see many podium finishes much less a GC finish.....work as a team utilizing tactics to consistently be at the top.Germanrazor10-01-2025
- This was very informative! Luiz Antonio Duarte Ferreiraluizantonioduarteferreira02-01-2025
- Well explained, thanks for the clarity! Daniel DantasDanieldantas20-12-2024
- This is the kind of 'news' that belongs in a cheap tabloid. No matter how boring the offseason gets, nobody wants to read this.
santiagobenites19-12-2024 - I wish we could have seen him try. He'd absolutely get dropped before Pogi overtakes his domestiquesVeganpotter10-12-2024
- Talk is cheap! Next year barring crashes with a healthy team... all well be on track! Some need to talk to make a headline!mootman27-11-2024
- I do not see this event listed on HBO Max Sports Online? Can anyone confirm? Thanks!
MrYuck23-11-2024 - It seemed that he was focusing forward at the time of the crash, after seeing a quick video snippet. But one thing I think he should focus on more intently is breaking a bad habit he has, right now. And that is his constant looking over his shoulders. He does that so much, that I am very sure it is not good for him. Simply watch videos of the greats of CX and you will see very little of that constant looking over their shoulders. That is a behavior that betrays a bit of insecurity on his part. He shouldn't be so concerned, incessantly, about what is over his shoulder. He needn't worry they didn't all disappear. He neds to keep his focus more ahead of himself, and he needs to pay a bit more attention to himself, in a confident manner. It is very frustrating to watch, because it is apparent that he has a lot of potential, and is in much better shape thwan many of his competitors, but the mental game needs to be sharpened more, because that part of strategy plays a huge part in the final results
reemmo022-11-2024 - hahahaha love this shit! I didnt even watched the race, but reading all the gossip articles of how stupid this is!Zatoichi19-11-2024
- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024