Cycling: Mathieu Van der Poel (Corendon-Circus) has won his first World Cup race of the 2018/19 season. The Dutchman triumphed in Bern ahead of his long-time rivals Wout Van Aert (Cibel-Cebon) and Toon Aerts (Telenet-Fidea).
Mathieu Van der Poel is the measure of all things
The name Mathieu Van der Poel is currently on everyone's lips in the cycling scene. In recent months, the Dutchman has been able to attract positive attention not only in cyclocross, but also on the road. The Dutchman completed his first World Cup of the new season in Bern today – and promptly won it. The 23-year-old cheered in front of his constant rival Wout Van Aert (Cibel-Cebon), who attacked early and was later slowed down by a chain hanger. Third place went to Toon Aerts (Telenet-Fidea), who continues to lead the World Cup. However, experts assume that the World Cup will again lead to a duel between Van Aert and Van der Poel this year.
Mathieu Van der Poel:
“I really enjoyed the course and I think the spectators cheered everyone on. This is a good day for cross sport.”
#TelenetUCICXWC 🏆 @mathieuvdpoel 🇳🇱 Ha ganado la 3ª parada de la Copa del Mundo de @UCI_CX in Berna 🇨🇭
🥇 @mathieuvdpoel 🇳🇱
🥈 @WoutvanAert 🇧🇪
🥉 @toonaerts 🇧🇪 pic.twitter.com/t7WIh1T0NS- Passion Cycling 🚴🏻 (@pasiociclismo) 21 October 2018
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