Mathieu van der Poel Makes History with Second Consecutive Paris-Roubaix Victory

Mathieu van der Poel Makes History with Second Consecutive Paris-Roubaix Victory

Sunday April 7, 2024 at 4:52 PM Mathieu van der Poel has won Paris-Roubaix for the second time in a row in grand style. A week after his victory in the Tour of Flanders, Alpecin-Deceuninck opened the race early, after which MVDP opted for a solo with 60 kilometers from the finish, which he completed … Read more

Paris-Roubaix Preview: Mathieu van der Poel Favored in Dangerous Race Amidst Peloton Trauma

Paris-Roubaix Preview: Mathieu van der Poel Favored in Dangerous Race Amidst Peloton Trauma

The peloton is already “traumatized” by the serious falls which sent several cycling stars to the hospital, and here comes Paris-Roubaix on Sunday, one of the most dangerous races of the year. Mathieu van der Poel is the big favorite. If there’s one race that’s scary, it’s the Hell of the North. Since its first … Read more

Fruitful Days for Jasper Philipsen: Gooikse Pijl Victory and Season Win Count

Fruitful Days for Jasper Philipsen: Gooikse Pijl Victory and Season Win Count

Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) has set his season counter to 13. Philipsen beat Olav Kooij and Dylan Groenewegen in the Gooikse Pijl this afternoon. Our northern neighbors achieved a victory in Italy, but there was Italian success in France. Gooikse Pijl: fruitful days for Jasper Philipsen After his sweet summer, Jasper Philipsen is not thinking about … Read more

The Impact of Engine Interference on Cycling Races: Are the Strongest Riders Always Ahead?

The Impact of Engine Interference on Cycling Races: Are the Strongest Riders Always Ahead?

“If three drivers stay ahead against 9 others, are they just the strongest or is the law of the engines in play?” Karl Vannieuwkerke threw it at his guests’ feet. A specialist sat down with Alain Remue, commissioner of the Missing Persons Unit. He is often on the bike in Flemish races as an “ardoisier”, … Read more

Mathieu van der Poel Dominates Tour of Belgium Stage 1, Almost Hands Victory to Teammate Jasper Philipsen

No matter the race. It doesn’t matter where. Even the sport doesn’t matter, as long as it involves a bike and takes place outdoors. Mathieu van der Poel runs in his own way. The Dutch cycling star was very prominent on Wednesday in the direction of Montaigu-Zichem, during the 1st stage of the Tour of … Read more