Mathieu van der Poel Wins First Elite Men’s Road Race World Title at 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships
Key points:
- Mathieu van der Poel wins his first career Elite Men’s Road Race World Title at the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships
- Van der Poel attacked and dropped the elite front group, including Mads Pedersen, Tadej Pogačar, and Wout van Aert, on a tough and technical city circuit
- The race was highly demanding and showcased the skills and tactics of the top riders
Mathieu van der Poel claimed his first career Elite Men’s Road Race World Title in the World Road Race Championships on a tough and technical city circuit in Glasgow. Van der Poel, along with Mads Pedersen, Tadej Pogačar, and Wout van Aert, formed the front group and endured all-out racing for hours. Van der Poel’s attack on the steepest hill isolated Van Aert and allowed him to solo to the finish line with a broken shoe. This win solidifies Van der Poel’s transformation from a reckless talent to a polished champion.
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