He checked off those dates again. Since the start of his career, Mathieu Van der Poel has shined as well on muddy paths as on the road. The Dutchman excels in cyclo-cross, where he has gotten into the habit of starting his seasons. While Wout Van Aert has lightened his program, his great rival will work harder, with a very specific objective in mind. The grandson of Raymond Poulidor hopes to win a seventh world title in Liévin on February 2 to equal Erik De Vlaeminck.
A seventh world title in the sights
In a statement, Van der Poel said more about his goals: “A seventh world title is obviously my priority and even my only real objective. This unique record from Erik De Vlaeminck is the last thing I have left to accomplish in cyclo-cross. And I developed my program accordingly to reach my peak form at that time » He will begin his season in Zonhoven on December 22 before competing in races in Mol, Gavere, Loenhout, Besançon, Baal, Koksijde and Dendermonde. He will then go to Maasmechelen and Hoogerheide then finish with the Worlds. He will then focus on the road.
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To summarize
A peloton star has detailed his program for the coming weeks, focusing on cyclo-cross. Mathieu Van der Poel hopes to win a seventh world title to equal the absolute record.
