Mathieu van der Poel has withdrawn from GP Sven Nys due to persistent rib pain following a fall in Loenhout. The world champion, who had won his five previous races, will have to skip this event and his condition will be re-evaluated for the next races of the season.
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Mathieu Van der Poel will not participate in the GP Sven Nys in Baal, this Wednesday January 1, 2025. The Alpecin-Deceuninck team announced this morning that the Dutchman, suffering from persistent pain in his ribs after his fall at Lönhout on December 27, withdrew from the race.
The cyclo-cross world champion suffered an accident during the race in Loenhout, where he hit a pole while trying to take a sharp turn. Although he won the race and followed up with success in Besançon, the discomfort in his ribs has intensified in recent days. After medical consultation, he made the decision not to participate in the Baal tour.
His team said they would closely monitor his recovery and that a decision would be made soon regarding his participation in Koksijde Friday. Van der Poel’s calendar remains busy, with three races coming up before the world championships of Liévin early February, notably at Termonde et Maasmechelen.
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