Sure, MVDP’s untouchable prowess is turning this cyclocross season into a race for second-place, but that’s not his fault. While some of his mid-race antics may raise eyebrows, his mastery of a ‘cross bike raises hairs on the back of the neck. Van der Poel is as impressive this winter as he was when he was turning Amstel Gold Race upside down in 2019, obliterating Strade Bianche with megawatt attacks in 2021, or winning road worlds with a busted shoe last summer.įans of the sport should revel in the Dutchman’s power, poise, and all-round athletic ability while the going’s good. He’s a one-of-a-kind talent that right now is as red hot as he might ever be. Mathieu van der Poel is a magician of the mud, a supremo in the sand, and a rocket ship across all other surfaces. (Photo: IRIS VAN DEN BROEK/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)ĭon’t get complacent watching one of the best ‘crossers in decades – embrace it. Velo’s Andrew Hood and Jim Cotton argue either way: Jim Cotton: Mathieu is a magician, let him work his muddy spell MVDP is so fast he doesn’t even get muddy. Or is watching Van der Poel like watching some very muddy poetry in motion? So is the 28-year-old taking the stoke out of the sport? He’s blown the specialists away at the start grid and left archrival Wout van Aert a quarter-lap behind more times than once. The Dutch ace has delivered eight wins from eight so far this winter in what has to be one of his best CX campaigns yet. Mathieu van der Poel, who can stop him this cyclocross season?Īnd it looks like that might not change until he lines up in Tábor to run, bunny-hop, and stair-climb his way toward a possible sixth elite CX world title next month.Īlso read: How did MVDP get so good this CX season? Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!
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