Cycling
An Alternative Route to Montreal: How Mathieu van der Poel Aims to Win a World Championship Not Suited to His Strengths
Mathieu van der Poel is preparing for the road cycling World Championships in Montreal, acknowledging that the steep Mont Royal circuit may be too difficult for him. After an unsuccessful mountainbike title attempt and a Tour de France victory, he adjusted his training with a block in Spain and the Tour of Luxembourg to build endurance. Van der Poel has lost two kilograms to improve his climbing performance and relies on a Dutch team fully dedicated to supporting him. He views the race as challenging but remains focused on maximizing his chances despite the terrain not being ideal for his riding style.
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