'I wonder where it's going to stop' - Mathieu van der Poel weighs in on Cyclingnews tyre width test

Mathieu van der poel riding at Tirreno Adriatico.

In the ever-evolving world of WorldTour bike tech, equipment trends can shift as quickly as the peloton itself. 

One such trend, which has been a topic of particular interest this week here at Cyclingnews, is the move towards wider tyres. Our latest lab test proved that for most riders, 40mm tyres are faster, and that on cobbled surfaces there's a potential benefit of over 70 watts.