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Ben Healy is hands down the most entertaining rider of the whole peloton. Those two are just the best..
The EF spaceman helmet and general scruffiness don't help, either. Contrast with MvdP who is basically the Platonic pro cyclist in looks and style. But all that really matters is getting the power down.
This is what Wielerflits reports. I would take it with a pinch of salt though because Algarve after de worlds CX seems like an absurdly short break to me.
Dit is het programma van Mathieu van der Poel
Wegwielrennen, veldrijden en mountanbiken. Mathieu van der Poel is een alleskunner. Waar de veelzijdige coureur van Alpecin-Deceuninck ook start; hij wil altijd winnen. Maar welke wedstrijden rijdt hij de komende periode? Bekijk hier het wedstrijdprogramma van Mathieu van der Poel. Een must-have...
I also don't believe he is not going to milan san remo.....This is what Wielerflits reports. I would take it with a pinch of salt though because Algarve after de worlds CX seems like an absurdly short break to me.
Dit is het programma van Mathieu van der Poel
Wegwielrennen, veldrijden en mountanbiken. Mathieu van der Poel is een alleskunner. Waar de veelzijdige coureur van Alpecin-Deceuninck ook start; hij wil altijd winnen. Maar welke wedstrijden rijdt hij de komende periode? Bekijk hier het wedstrijdprogramma van Mathieu van der Poel. Een must-have...www.wielerflits.nl
If he is doing that programme, he is either not doing an Altitude camp to prepare the classics, or he is doing CX benidorm during an Altitude camp at the syncosfhera hotel on Costa del sol.This is what Wielerflits reports. I would take it with a pinch of salt though because Algarve after de worlds CX seems like an absurdly short break to me.
Dit is het programma van Mathieu van der Poel
Wegwielrennen, veldrijden en mountanbiken. Mathieu van der Poel is een alleskunner. Waar de veelzijdige coureur van Alpecin-Deceuninck ook start; hij wil altijd winnen. Maar welke wedstrijden rijdt hij de komende periode? Bekijk hier het wedstrijdprogramma van Mathieu van der Poel. Een must-have...
Also strange to do Algarve but skip Strade, Sanremo, e3, amstel
Might be the (only) downside of having the very best classics riders of this generation be so multitalented (CX, MTB, GTs) that they have to reduce some of their classics schedules to fit everything in. Can’t member classics specialists in prior generations skipping San Remo. I suppose it also reflects the increased emphasis on training camps. Which I think is too bad for fans.
If riders begin skipping MSR because of altitude camps in preparation for the cobbled classics, then I think it's about time to remove the cobbled classics to the fall.
What a shitshow if he also does that, like Wout.
Why should the calendar accommodate those who don't prioritise Sanremo?
To save Sanremo.
I might not be as nailed on on this opinion as I let on but it's certainly not a good development.
I don't think he will skip San Remo, and I'm not sure if he will even go to altitude before classics. As far as I know, he's not much of an altitude fan. Anyway if he wants, I think there's plenty of time for that between CX Worlds and MSR.
Was hoping for something more. Especially Amstel. And perhaps one or two more of the Begian races. Rather Dwars and E3 than GW.This is what Wielerflits reports. I would take it with a pinch of salt though because Algarve after de worlds CX seems like an absurdly short break to me.
Dit is het programma van Mathieu van der Poel
Wegwielrennen, veldrijden en mountanbiken. Mathieu van der Poel is een alleskunner. Waar de veelzijdige coureur van Alpecin-Deceuninck ook start; hij wil altijd winnen. Maar welke wedstrijden rijdt hij de komende periode? Bekijk hier het wedstrijdprogramma van Mathieu van der Poel. Een must-have...
it is ***. MVDP was earlier already confirmed for MSR. He's gonna ride MSR.
Dirk De Wolf kent het antwoord op veelgestelde vraag: "Trainingsmaat zegt me dat Van der Poel nog beter kan" | sporza
Nu het wielerseizoen mondjesmaat zijn eerste geheimen prijsgeeft, staan onze analisten ook weer paraat. Tijdens fietsbeurs Velofollies schoof Dirk De Wolf aan bij het tafeltje van Karl Vannieuwkerke.
Dirk De Wolf (63) camped out on Tenerife for six weeks at 25 to 30 degrees, but of course saw how Mathieu van der Poel was the biggest ray of sunshine in the house last winter in the Flemish mud.
"The question everyone asks is whether he can still improve for the road season? He can do even better, I hear from one of his best training buddies (Niels Verdijck, ed), with whom I have weekly contact."
A lot can still be added and then we will get sparkling classics. And then another one will have problems, right?", De Wolf refers to Wout van Aert.
to those who think MVDP was at his peak in CX.....
Because " The Animal " " The Cannibal " and " The Badger" are already taken, after his rainbow domination, I think " The Destroyer " is a decent name for MVP literally untouchable
It seems so weird to think so. Like none of the road world beaters are in top shape, and the CX hyperspecialists are a few planets below in physiological ability.
Another great day to be an MVDP follower. Can't take them for granted - probably has only 2 more peak years. Things were looking a little rough there for an extended stretch (Tokyo plank, lingering back issues, hotel issue, more lingering back issues), but now he is in full flight. For anyone who rides/races bikes, seeing this guy 100% healthy in his prime race is worth watching - a genius at work. If the can continue this run of good health he's going to demolish guys in the big 1 days the way he demolishes guys in CX.
The answer is right there though. MVP. At least in North American sports it has great meaning. And might be most fitting for him
Let’s just wait and see where his ceiling is. It’s as easy as waiting to seeDirk De Wolf kent het antwoord op veelgestelde vraag: "Trainingsmaat zegt me dat Van der Poel nog beter kan" | sporza
Nu het wielerseizoen mondjesmaat zijn eerste geheimen prijsgeeft, staan onze analisten ook weer paraat. Tijdens fietsbeurs Velofollies schoof Dirk De Wolf aan bij het tafeltje van Karl Vannieuwkerke.sporza.be
Dirk De Wolf (63) camped out on Tenerife for six weeks at 25 to 30 degrees, but of course saw how Mathieu van der Poel was the biggest ray of sunshine in the house last winter in the Flemish mud.
"The question everyone asks is whether he can still improve for the road season? He can do even better, I hear from one of his best training buddies (Niels Verdijck, ed), with whom I have weekly contact."
A lot can still be added and then we will get sparkling classics. And then another one will have problems, right?", De Wolf refers to Wout van Aert.
to those who think MVDP was at his peak in CX.....
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