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Pogacar seals fifth Tour de France, joining cycling’s all-time greats
sports1 month ago

Pogacar seals fifth Tour de France, joining cycling’s all-time greats

Tadej Pogacar claimed a record-equaling fifth Tour de France, finishing about six-and-a-half minutes clear, winning five stages and setting climb records on the Tourmalet and Alpe d’Huez. Mathieu van der Poel won the final Champs-Élysées stage; Remco Evenepoel reaffirmed title ambitions while Jonas Vingegaard crashed out. Pogacar’s camp faced scrutiny over past doping-era baggage, with late-night ITA tests under UCI oversight. The win keeps him on track for a potential Grand Slam with the Vuelta and a 2027 Tour in Scotland.

Pogačar seals a historic fifth Tour de France as Van der Poel wins dramatic Stage 21
pro-cycling1 month ago

Pogačar seals a historic fifth Tour de France as Van der Poel wins dramatic Stage 21

On a shortened final stage in Paris, Tadej Pogačar clinched his fifth Tour de France title as Mathieu van der Poel won Stage 21 on the Montmartre circuit, with Jasper Philipsen second and Mads Pedersen third. Remco Evenepool finished runner-up in the GC and Isaac Del Toro took third, with UAE Team Emirates-XRG sealing the overall podium as the race closed on the Champs-Élysées.

Van der Poel Triumphs at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on a Refined Canyon Aero with Prototype Shimano Wheels
bikes5 months ago

Van der Poel Triumphs at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on a Refined Canyon Aero with Prototype Shimano Wheels

Mathieu van der Poel rode a freshly updated Canyon Aeroad with CFR-labeled frame and prototype Shimano wheels to win Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, powering clear from a three‑rider break late in the race after an attack on the Molenberg and rolling to a solo victory. The bike featured a SRAM UDH-compatible dropout, a Dura‑Ace groupset with 40/55 chainrings, and wheels with carbon spokes stamped 'Prototype,' suggesting upcoming Shimano wheel tech and a possible new Dura‑Ace pairing. Van der Poel’s long partnership with Canyon and the custom-painted frame were highlighted in coverage.

Van der Poel Wins Stage 2 in Sprint Finish at Tour de France 2025
sports1 year ago

Van der Poel Wins Stage 2 in Sprint Finish at Tour de France 2025

Mathieu van der Poel won stage two of the Tour de France in a sprint finish, claiming the yellow jersey, with Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard finishing behind. The stage was marked by a challenging final 40km and a theft of bikes from Cofidis team trucks. Van der Poel's victory marks his second stage win in the Tour, and the race continues with an upcoming sprint stage to Dunkirk.

"2024 Amstel Gold Race: Mathieu van der Poel's Unstoppable Dominance"
sports2 years ago

"2024 Amstel Gold Race: Mathieu van der Poel's Unstoppable Dominance"

The Amstel Gold Race is underway with Mathieu van der Poel as the hot favorite, aiming to become the first man to win the Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix, and Amstel Gold in the same season. The peloton is tackling numerous climbs, with Alpecin-Deceuninck and Ineos Grenadiers leading the chase. Van der Poel's teammate Gianni Vermeersch has abandoned the race, while riders like Bob Jungels and Mikkel Honoré make attacks. The race is expected to be an exciting and challenging one, with van der Poel's dominance extending beyond the cobbled classics.

"Mathieu van der Poel's Dominant Defense: Paris-Roubaix 2024 Recap"
sports2 years ago

"Mathieu van der Poel's Dominant Defense: Paris-Roubaix 2024 Recap"

Mathieu van der Poel defended his title at Paris-Roubaix with a remarkable 60km solo performance, becoming the first rider since 2013 to win both the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix in the same year. His Alpecin-Deceuninck team dominated the race, with teammate Jasper Philipsen securing second place. Van der Poel's victory marks the first time a team has won all three Monuments in a single season. The race saw a fast start and early cobblestone splits, with van der Poel making his decisive move on the three-star Orchies cobbles, ultimately sealing the win with a three-minute lead.

"Van der Poel's Dominance Challenged by Jorgenson in Tour of Flanders"
sports2 years ago

"Van der Poel's Dominance Challenged by Jorgenson in Tour of Flanders"

Matteo Jorgenson of Visma-Lease a Bike expresses pride in the team's effort at the Tour of Flanders, despite being outpaced by Mathieu van der Poel who claimed his third victory. Jorgenson, who won Dwars door Vlaanderen and Paris-Nice this season, describes the race as the hardest he's ever done. His teammate Tiesj Benoot fought back into contention for a podium spot but a late mechanical issue ruined his chances. Jorgenson is set to race Paris-Roubaix next week, while Benoot will skip the event.