Mathieu van der Poel

Mathieu van der Poel is a Dutch professional cyclist and one of the most exciting talents in the cycling world of present times. Born on 19th January 1995 in Kapellen, Belgium, he comes from a renowned family of cyclists, with his father, grandfather, and uncle, all being notable professional cyclists.

Van der Poel started his career as a cyclo-cross rider, in which he achieved tremendous success, winning world championships, Superprestige, and DVV Trofee titles multiple times. He then switched his focus to road racing, and the decision proved to be wise as he also excelled in this discipline. He won the 2019 Amstel Gold Race, which was his first-ever participation in a classic race. He has since gone on to add victories in several one-day classics to his already impressive palmares.

Van der Poel is not only a versatile rider, but he is also a dynamic one. He enjoys putting on a show for the spectators and, as a result, his racing style is often described as ‘aggressive’ and ‘entertaining’. Furthermore, his incredible bike handling skills and superb endurance allow him to excel in even the most challenging of races.

Despite his young age, van der Poel has already cemented his name in the history books of cycling. He remains one of the most exciting prospects in the sport, with several cycling pundits predicting that he will go on to achieve more significant success in the years to come. He has won the hearts of many cycling enthusiasts, cementing his reputation as a future great of the sport.