Winner of the 3rd stage of Renewi Tour in a very demanding sprint against Arnaud de Lie (Lotto), Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-deceuninck) continues to refine its preparation of VTT World Championships In just over a week in Swiss Valais. Appeared exit after the effort made to get rid of his Belgian opponent, the winner of Paris-Roubaix fulfilled its goal which was to win a stage on this Renewi Tourand keep an eye on the general classification, he who only points to a second ofArnaud de Lienew leader.
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“This is exactly what I need for the world championships”
“We wanted to accelerate with the team, and we got there.” The plan was therefore perfectly filled by Mathieu van der Poel who was even able to benefit from the numerical superiority of his team in the final: “Tibor Del Grosso was also there, which made the ideal situation. I did not have the best legs, but I did not cracked either. This kind of effort is exactly what I need for the world championships. Training for a long time and deeply is a good way to reach my best level. I am certainly not yet. I still have to progress, but that's why I am there. Difficult.
