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Adam Becket

INSANE: I think i can do it without cyclo cross mathieu van der poel mulls cx future after record breaking world title - The Real Truth

Mathieu van der Poel celebrates winning the 2026 Cyclo-cross World Championships.

After winning a record eighth UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships elite title, Mathieu van der Poel was in a reflective mood, suggesting he might skip a season of CX.

The Dutchman, 31, stormed to victory in Hulst on Sunday ahead of his compatriot Tibor Del Grosso and Thibau Nys of Belgium.

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