Mathieu van der Poel

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Road Racing

Jolanda Neff Follows Kate Courtney in Latest MTB-to-Road Pivot

Neff joins Courtney in road racing transition as flexible teams and new points rules give top stars more freedom to race across disciplines.

Andrew HoodOctober 23, 20261

Road Racing

Brandon McNulty Stuns the Favorites in Montréal Worlds Thriller

McNulty blasts to an inspired victory in Montreal, holding off the world’s elite in well-timed solo attack.

Shane StokesSeptember 27, 2026

Road Racing

A Solo Win, a Breakaway, a Sprint: There’s More Than One Way to Win Montréal Worlds

Too hard for Van der Poel, just right for Vollering? Junior and U23 races offer clues to how Montréal worlds could be won (and lost).

Andrew HoodSeptember 26, 2026

Road Racing

Late Arrival Raises Jet Lag Fears for Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel at Montréal Worlds

Two of the biggest favorites roll the dice and travel to Montréal only days before a brutal world championship showdown.

Andrew HoodSeptember 23, 2026

Road Racing

Mathieu van der Poel Issues 174km-Long Warning to the Climbers Ahead of Road Worlds

Van der Poel far surpasses Pogačar's exploits in delivering longest solo win of the century as he prepares to chase a rainbow jersey in the hills of Montréal.

Jim CottonSeptember 21, 20261

Road Racing

Pogačar Is Out – Who Will Step Up? Ranking the Favorites for Montréal Road Worlds

The race for the rainbow jersey has been blown open by Pogačar's withdrawal and the rise of new contenders. This is the anarchic new hierarchy.

Jim CottonSeptember 13, 2026

News

Mathieu van der Poel Is Ready to Sacrifice the Tour de France for Elusive MTB World Title

Van der Poel's latest mountain bike disaster leaves him facing difficult decisions as he recommits to his quest for a full set of rainbow jerseys.

Jim CottonSeptember 1, 20261

Mountain Racing

MTB World Championships: Tom Pidcock Powers to Incredible Victory, Van der Poel Out of the Picture

Pidcock comes from fifth row of the start grid in first MTB race since May as Van der Poel's long quest for cross country glory ends in anonymity.

Jim CottonAugust 30, 2026

Road Racing

One Month to Montréal Road Worlds: Ranking the Favorites for the Rainbow Jersey

Is Pogačar hurting his chances at the Vuelta? Our way-too-early takes on form, fitness, and how the favorites' schedules impact their hopes.

Jim CottonSeptember 7, 20263

Mountain Racing

How to Watch the 2026 Mountain Bike World Championships

Don't miss a minute of the short track and cross country racing from Val di Sole as Van der Poel, Pidcock, Pieterse take on the specialists from August 27-30.

Jim CottonAugust 27, 20261

Mountain

Van der Poel, Pidcock, and Pieterse Headline Val di Sole XCO MTB World Championships

2026 Mountain Bike World Championships cheat sheet: Start lists, how to watch, and full schedules as Van der Poel chases the rainbow jersey.

Andrew HoodAugust 27, 20261

Mountain Racing

Mathieu van der Poel Roars into Contention for MTB Worlds with Sensational Les Gets Comeback

Multi-discipline dominator avoids disaster in short track before narrowly losing out in cross-country thriller as he hits form for next weekend's MTB world championships.

Jim CottonAugust 23, 2026

Vuelta a España

Van der Poel in June, Hayter in August: Pogačar Breaking Hearts with Razor-Thin TT Victories

Can Tadej Pogačar lead the Vuelta a España from start to finish? The debates have begun, stage 2 will be crucial.

Shane StokesAugust 22, 2026

Mountain Racing

Mathieu van der Poel Risks Road Worlds for the One Rainbow Jersey He’s Never Won

Still pursuing the dream: The classics superstar returns to mountain biking this month to chase the world title missing from his rainbow collection.

Andrew HoodAugust 18, 20261

Road Training

How Does Your FTP Stack Up Against the Best Cyclists in the World?

We calculated the FTPs for the best riders in the world, from climbers like Pogačar and Vingegaard to classics specialists like Mathieu van der Poel and TT world champ Remco Evenepoel.

Zach NehrAugust 13, 20264

Vuelta a España

Tour. Vuelta. Worlds. Can Tadej Pogačar Really Win Them All in a Row?

Tadej Pogačar returns to the Vuelta a España for the first time in seven years for his biggest challenge yet. Here's why the world No. 1 decided 2026 is finally the right moment.

Andrew HoodAugust 4, 20261

Tour de France

The Tour de France Finally Got the Ending It Always Needed

Mathieu van der Poel's unforgettable duel with Tadej Pogačar on the Montmartre circuit showed why the Tour should never go back to the old Champs-Élysées sprint.

Andrew HoodJuly 27, 20263

Tour de France

Tour de France Stage 21: Van Der Poel Takes Electrifying Win After Fireworks on Montmartre Climb

Mathieiu Van der Poel and Tadej Pogačar dominate brilliant finale over Montmartre, sprinters almost overhaul Dutchman.

Shane StokesJuly 26, 20261

Tour de France

Van der Poel Hasn’t Always Delivered on His Talent at the Tour. That Changed Sunday.

Van der Poel, one of the best Classics riders in history, has a strangely muted history in the Tour de France.

Shane StokesJuly 12, 20261

Tour de France

Shifter Problems Cost Tom Pidcock Chance at Tour de France Stage Win

Tom Pidcock explains how a shifter problem may have cost him a Tour de France stage win against Mathieu van der Poel.

Andrew HoodJuly 12, 20265