📸 MTB in Switzerland next week, but this week gravel racing in Belgium for van der Poel
CyclingThursday, 04 September 2025 at 15:20
Mathieu van der Poel made a successful comeback on his mountain bike in Les Gets last Sunday, which offers hope for the World Championships in that discipline next Sunday in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. This week, MVDP is still in Belgium, where he completed a ride on his gravel bike.
The Dutchman from Alpecin-Deceuninck rode with his Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe colleague Mick van Dijke. According to Van Dijke's Strava, the two performed well: Van Dijke completed the 106 kilometers on unpaved roads in just over three hours.
Whether the two will also be at the start of the World Gravel Championships in South Limburg on October 12, where Van der Poel is the defending champion, remains unclear. Van der Poel has already indicated that he would like to participate. Still, decisions will only be made at a later date.
Photo: Van der Poel on gravel
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