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Power files: Comparing Mathieu van der Poel's staggering E3 Saxo Classic data to THAT Amstel Gold win shows how far cycling has come in just 7 years

The differences are stark, proving just how much the Dutchman has improved

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Tirreno-Adriatico: Mathieu van der Poel beats Isaac del Toro to thrilling stage 2 victory as wet gravel roads cause chaos

Matteo Jorgenson and Thymen Arensman among the GC hopefuls to crash during sketchy San Gimignano finale

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'This wasn't on my list yet' - Mathieu van der Poel lives up to favourite status with stunning solo victory in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

Rumoured participation in Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne now definitely not happening

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'I'm really happy with today' - Mathieu van der Poel wins men's Omloop Nieuwsblad with crushing acceleration on the Muur van Geraardsbergen

Former World Champion will hope to break the Omloop-Flanders curse in five weeks' time

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Game changer: How Mathieu van der Poel will completely alter the shape of this year's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

Giant of the Classics automatically becomes the key reference point for Saturday despite race's shorter distance and lack of previous experience

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'It's at the back of my mind' - Fresh from Benidorm victory, Mathieu van der Poel eyes possible Omloop het Nieuwsblad debut in 2026

Dutchman would face long standing rival Wout van Aert in potential Opening Weekend clash

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Mathieu van der Poel fades in mountain bike World Championships as Alan Hatherly retains men’s XCO title

South African dominates men’s race as Van der Poel powers from 33rd to 2nd in opening laps before slipping back

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'I wonder how they recover like that every day' – Mathieu van der Poel loses yellow jersey at Tour de France as Grand Tour fatigue sets in

Dutchman more than satisfied with performance in first seven stages despite getting dropped on return to Mûr-de-Bretagne

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Man who hurled bottle at van der Poel ‘had too much to drink’

An angry Mathieu van der Poel said it was like ‘a stone hitting my face’

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What's next for Paris-Roubaix's protagonists? – Van der Poel ends Classics campaign as Pogačar heads to favoured terrain in the Ardennes

Dutchman and world champion not set to face off again until Tour de France in July after historic trio of one-day duels

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'One of the hardest races I've ever done in my life' - Tadej Pogačar finishes runner-up on Paris-Roubaix debut after crash

World champion reacts to 'extremely hard' battle with Mathieu van der Poel

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Paris-Roubaix: Mathieu van der Poel powers to third win in a row as runner-up Tadej Pogačar deals with crash, puncture

Mads Pedersen outduels Wout van Aert, Florian Vermeersch for third

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Van der Poel and Philipsen fight back from illness and injury to bid for third Alpecin-Deceuninck Paris-Roubaix win

Pair have finished one-two at both previous editions of the Hell of the North

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Mathieu van der Poel to skip road World Championships to target mountain bike title

2023 world champion confirmed to ride Tour de France in search of stage victories

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Latvia protest against Mathieu van der Poel's World Championships result, saying he 'endangered spectators'

Latvian Cycling Federation calls on UCI to explain decision not to disqualify Dutchman who mounted pavement

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One wildcard spot for Mathieu van der Poel 'saved for him' on Dutch gravel worlds team

'It will be a last-minute decision' says new gravel coach Laurens ten Dam

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Mathieu van der Poel trying to shed weight for 'small chance' in defending world championship title

Dutchman hasn't won since Tour of Flanders-Paris-Roubaix double but has chances in European Championships

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'Even with my best shape, it would be difficult to follow Tadej' - Van der Poel on Liège podium

'I'm happy because I didn't think I would get a podium spot until about 5km to go' says World Champion caught behind a mid-race crash

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'I didn't expect to be alone' – Mathieu van der Poel just too strong in 'unplanned' Paris-Roubaix attack

Dutchman's 60km solo move was borne out of wanting to make it a hard final among the lead group

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Mathieu van der Poel: The most dangerous part of cycling is the riders, we take the risks

World champion highlights the risk of using aero road bikes and the chicane at Paris-Roubaix

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'I knew the Koppenberg would be chaos' – Mathieu van der Poel conquers Tour of Flanders on toughest climb

Dutchman solo for 44km as he claims record-equalling third Ronde win

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Mathieu van der Poel extends with Alpecin-Deceuninck until the end of 2028

Dutchman inks new five-year deal after team's second triumph at Milan-San Remo last weekend with Jasper Philipsen

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'It's harder than I thought' says Mathieu van der Poel after Worlds course recon

Rival national team coach for Belgium predicts Van der Poel could drive out gap of four minutes

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Mathieu Van der Poel 'not going to leave Tour de France early' for Paris Olympics

World Champion to choose between MTB and Tour de France as either-or decision

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'There is no longer much for me to gain in terms of sport' - Van der Poel doubts cyclocross future

Dutchman considers 'focusing on one discipline' with lingering back injury concerns on his mind

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