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The Latest Breaking News from Mathieu van der Poel

'The Messi or Ronaldo of cycling' – Tadej Pogačar remains a cut above at Tour of Flanders despite superstars aligning to challenge him

World Champion credits fellow superstars for continued improvement, says they 'are pushing each other to another level'

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'I was riding 650 watts and still couldn't follow' – Mathieu van der Poel cracks to finish second again behind 'unbeatable' Tadej Pogačar in Tour of Flanders

Team say 'It's difficult to call this a defeat. Mathieu did nothing wrong' after Dutchman fades behind imperious World Champion

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'Tadej didn't want to let me come back' – Remco Evenepoel bullish on cobbled Classics after taking third in his Tour of Flanders debut

Belgian says podium is 'a result that we were hoping for and dreaming of', and vows to return with 'headroom' for improvement

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Tadej Pogacar triumphs at Tour of Flanders in familiar tale but may face bizarre fine

Pogacar continued his outstanding start to 2026 as he claimed the second monument of the year

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'When I race there is pressure to win' – Tadej Pogačar triumphs at the Tour of Flanders for a record-equalling third victory

The World Champion soloed to victory after a decisive move on the Oude Kwaremont

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'He's one level above all the rest' - Mathieu van der Poel names Tadej Pogačar as top favourite to win 2026 Tour of Flanders

Former triple winner argues Remco Evenepoel could be the rider to beat Slovenian

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How to watch the Tour of Flanders 2026: FREE live streams, TV channels, start times and preview for the cycling race

The climax of the Belgian cycling year is upon us, it's time for De Ronde! Here's how to watch Tour of Flanders 2026 live streams for free.

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'I deliberately got rid of my social media for two weeks' – Remco Evenepoel addresses drama of surprise Tour of Flanders debut and says he wouldn't be starting if victory wasn't possible

Belgian places himself below the favourites Pogačar, Van der Poel and Van Aert, but brims with confidence ahead of Sunday's race

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What can Remco Evenepoel learn from Pogačar, Nibali, and Valverde? 5 memorable Tour of Flanders debuts from big-name cobbles newbies

These riders all made a splash on unfamiliar terrain

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'I don't consider myself in the big four' – Wout van Aert 'older and wiser' but avoids talking himself up for major Tour of Flanders battle

Belgian says rivals like Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogačar will 'have something more than all the others' on Sunday

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'Not a disadvantage for me' – Mathieu van der Poel welcomes addition of Remco Evenepoel to Tour of Flanders but warns against underestimating debutant

Dutchman says 'I’m glad he’s at the start. The more strong riders there are, the faster the race opens up'

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Power files: Comparing Mathieu van der Poel's staggering E3 Saxo Classic data to THAT Amstel Gold win shows how far cycling has come in just 7 years

The differences are stark, proving just how much the Dutchman has improved

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What’s behind Remco Evenepoel’s shock Tour of Flanders debut - and what it tells us about the season to come

The Belgian’s decision to make his long-awaited debut at the Monument is significant not just for his career and for Belgian cycling, but for what it means for the season as a whole

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Van der Poel, Van Aert lead challenge against Pogačar, but can debutant Evenepoel spoil the party in rare matchup? – Analysing the favourites for the men's Tour of Flanders

The top riders to look out for at Sunday's 278km Monument from Antwerp to Oudenaarde

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Pinarello responds after Filippo Ganna's handlebar snaps mid-race en route to victory at Dwars door Vlaanderen

The Italian was forced to stop twice in 10km

Cycling Weekly

Wout van Aert resurgent, Lorena Wiebes unstoppable, big teams dominate again and more – five things we learned from In Flanders Fields and E3 Saxo Classic

We look back over the weekend's Classics racing

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Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe have the makings of a great Tour of Flanders team, but is Remco Evenepoel the missing piece for taking on Pogačar and Van der Poel?

Why leadership of star Belgian in future editions could unlock the massive potential of German team's Classics squad

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Soft pulls, subtle digs: The Tour of Flanders mind games have already begun – Analysis

Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel's rivalry heats up after In Flanders Fields

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Mathieu van der Poel retreats to Spain on private jet to fine-tune Tour of Flanders form

Dutchman opts for warm-weather preparation after exertions at E3 and In Flanders Fields

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'They were trying to hurt each other' – Florian Vermeersch fades in front row seat to latest Wout van Aert versus Mathieu van der Poel battle at In Flanders Fields

Despite being dropped on the final Kemmelberg ascent, UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider impresses again by following superstar rivals

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'If we had gone all out I think we could have made it' - Mathieu van der Poel explains tactical decisions taken in breakaway at In Flanders Fields

Former World Champion and fellow-breakaway Wout van Aert caught within sight of the finish

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In Flanders Fields: Jasper Philipsen clinches bunch sprint victory as spectacular late breakaway by Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert collapses close to the line

Tobias Lund Andresen second behind Belgian sprint star, Christophe Laporte takes third

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Why Pogačar and Van Aert's teams aren't sensing weakness for the Tour of Flanders despite Mathieu van der Poel's near-miss at E3 Saxo Classic

UAE Team Emirates-XRG and Visma-Lease a Bike remain cautious to underestimate Dutchman after spectacular finale to thrilling race

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Sprinters vs attackers on the Kemmelberg –Analysing the contenders for In Flanders Fields

Our look at the top men and women racers contesting the new-look Gent-Wevelgem cobbled Classic from Middelkerke to Wevelgem

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'I gave up, actually, because they were so close' – Mathieu van der Poel made to look human despite completing E3 Saxo Classic hat-trick with 'one of my best efforts'

Dutchman talks through 63km solo win after chasing quartet fumbled the catch in the final kilometres of a dramatic edition

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