Cyclisme : Mathieu van der Poel heads to Spain for crucial cycling training

Mathieu van der Poel heads to southern Spain on a private jet to sharpen his form for the Tour of Flanders. After winning the E3 Saxo Classic and making a significant impact at In Flanders Fields, he opts out of Wednesday’s Dwars door Vlaanderen for focused training. Van der Poel leaves immediately after his last race, where he showcased his competitive spirit alongside Wout van Aert before watching teammate Jasper Philipsen take the victory. He shares his plans on social media, stating, “Last preparations in Spain for the Holy Week,” referring to the critical period leading up to both the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix. Van der Poel’s training base in southeast Spain, near Calpe, has been his go-to spot for winter training, allowing him to escape the unpredictable Belgian weather.