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Mathieu van der Poel showcases his readiness for Milan-San Remo with a brilliant performance in Tirreno-Adriatico's stage 4. The Alpecin-Premier Tech star executes a tactical masterclass, mimicking the race dynamics of La Classicissima. He successfully joins the key breakaway and leverages Wout van Aert's efforts while capitalizing on the mistakes of others. Van der Poel unleashes a stunning 280-meter sprint along the Adriatic coast, finishing ahead of a struggling pack that includes Filippo Ganna and Tobias Johannessen. He celebrates his second stage victory in just four days. With Milan-San Remo just over two weeks away on March 21, van der Poel feels confident. "I think I’m ready, especially after this week… it should be fun," he states, acknowledging the race's significance and his desire for a third win. The Classics season heats up as the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix loom on the horizon.
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