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McNulty's Solo Effort Ends 33-Year US Drought in Montreal
cycling13 days ago

McNulty's Solo Effort Ends 33-Year US Drought in Montreal

Brandon McNulty became the first American to win the men's UCI road world title in 33 years, finishing 13 seconds clear of the chasing pack in Montreal. The 28-year-old, a domestique for Tadej Pogačar, launched a solo attack with 32.4km remaining, building a lead of over a minute before holding off a final surge by Tom Pidcock. Australian Michael Matthews took silver, and Mathieu van der Poel finished third. The victory marked a historic breakthrough for US cycling, ending a drought that began with Lance Armstrong's win in 1993.

via BBC|
#brandon-mcnulty#cycling#mathieu-van-der-poel
Montreal’s 273km Gauntlet: Evenepoel, Del Toro, and Van der Poel Vie for Rainbow Jersey
cycling15 days ago

Montreal’s 273km Gauntlet: Evenepoel, Del Toro, and Van der Poel Vie for Rainbow Jersey

The 2026 UCI Road World Championships elite men’s road race in Montréal features a wide-open field after Tadej Pogačar’s withdrawal. Remco Evenepoel, Isaac del Toro, Mathieu van der Poel, and Paul Seixas are the primary contenders for the rainbow jersey on a 273.7km course with 3,800m of elevation gain. Belgium and the USA field strong squads, while Mexico’s Del Toro faces a thinner support team. The race is expected to be a war of attrition, with tactics and national team dynamics playing a crucial role.

via cyclingnews.com|
#cycling#isaac-del-toro#mathieu-van-der-poel
Pogacar seals fifth Tour de France, joining cycling’s all-time greats
sports2 months 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.

via The Guardian|
#cycling#mathieu-van-der-poel#pogacar
Pogačar seals a historic fifth Tour de France as Van der Poel wins dramatic Stage 21
pro-cycling2 months 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.

via Cyclingnews|
#mathieu-van-der-poel#pogacar-fifth-yellow#pro-cycling
Van der Poel Triumphs at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on a Refined Canyon Aero with Prototype Shimano Wheels
bikes7 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.

via Cyclingnews|
#bikes#canyon-aeroad#dura-ace
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.

via BBC|
#mathieu-van-der-poel#sports#sprint-finish
"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.

via Cyclingnews|
#amstel-gold-race#cycling#mathieu-van-der-poel
"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.

via Global Cycling Network|
#alpecin-deceuninck#cycling#mathieu-van-der-poel