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Follow us on GoogleWout van Aert recently posted a striking Strava caption. While in Ibiza, the Belgian rider blamed a squirrel for ruining his KOM attempt. A video of that ride has now also been posted on presenter Matt Stephensâ Sigma Sports channel.
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Van Aert was a guest at a festival in Ibiza
Wout van Aert was at the Joyride Festival in Ibiza
On the third and final day of the Joyride Festival in Ibiza, van Aert said he attempted to set a record-breaking Strava KOM . However, that didn't happen. "KOM attempt ruined by a squirrel," was the explanation posted on Strava that day.
Thanks to the video by Stephens and Adam Blythe, we've now learned more about that stage. In it, we see van Aert teaming up with the former riders to chase down a KOM held by Alejandro Valverde.
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When will we see van Aert in the fields?
Meanwhile, the Belgian rider from Visma | Lease a Bike is back in his home country. Van Aert recently stated that he will definitely be racing cyclocross this summer, but he doesnât yet know exactly what his schedule will look like.
He hinted, however, that the World Championships in Ostend have certainly piqued his interest. In mid-December, Visma | Lease a Bike will also head to a training camp in Spain, just like so many other cycling teams.
Video: Van Aert on the hunt for a KOM in Ibiza
Not the only KOM hunting that has happened this off-season
Evenepoel was on a sponsor trip to USA, including a recon of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic route. The Belgian set an accidental KOM on a ride that was really just a photoshoot..
He rode nearly 34 kilometers at just over 40 kilometers per hour. He promptly set a new Strava record.
The 27.69-kilometer âDouble Reservoir Loopâsegment was completed in 40 minutes and 18 seconds.As a result, Evenepoel wasâalmost by accidentâ23 seconds faster than the previous record, which dated back to 2018. Tellingly, the Belgian added a âđ
â to his Strava caption. Oops!
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Latest Comments
- Iâm still learning the calendar: is cyclocross mainly preparation for the spring classics, or does he race it as a separate goal as well? Iâd love to see him back in the mud.jeremya04-11-2026
- The article makes it sound as if Roubaix is the only classic where he has a realistic shot. Heâs been close in Flanders too, and one good tactical day can change everything.jennifer1904-11-2026
- Milan-Sanremo and Roubaix is a pretty special pair of Monuments. Any clues yet on which cyclocross races heâll target?andrewf04-11-2026
- Heâs right to be realistic about Flanders with PogaÄar and Evenepoel around, but you canât count Van Aert out on those roads. If he gets the right opportunity, he has the engine and experience to take it.davidm04-11-2026
- That Roubaix win felt like such a release after all the near-misses. Brilliant to hear that joy outweighed relief for Wout.patriciaw04-11-2026
- Why would a mountain time trial be different from a normal one? Is it just that the riders have to climb the whole course?samanthak03-11-2026
- I donât quite buy the âfear of failureâ argument. Riders can race the Giro and still have confidence in July; it comes down to recovery and planning, doesnât it?patriciaw03-11-2026
- The Giro-Tour double is a massive ask, even for the very best. PogaÄar made it look almost routine in 2024, but thatâs hardly a sensible benchmark for everyone else!pedalpowe2903-11-2026
- Bakelants makes a fair point: if the 2027 Tour really suits Remco, he canât afford to dilute the build-up. That 37km flat TT will be tempting, mind.julien03-11-2026
- Mont Blanc sounds like a spectacular finish, though four climbs on the final day might be a bit much after eight hard stages. Hope the route details are clear soon.raceready703-11-2026