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Ben Goddard

Mathieu van der Poel 'done with' spectators booing, spitting at him

Mathieu van der Poel in action during the Hulst World Cup.

Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) emerged victorious for the seventh straight race, winning on home soil in the UCI Cyclocross World Cup in Hulst. One might think the hometown fans would be elated, but instead, the winner endured abuse along the course.

The Dutch rider was in impressive form on his home turf in Hulst attacking on the third lap and pulling out a winning margin before relaxing on the last lap.

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