Breaking News: Alpecin-Deceuninck and Mathieu van der Poel Officially Announce Star Rider’s 2025 Program
In a significant development for the cycling world, Alpecin-Deceuninck and their star rider, Mathieu van der Poel, have unveiled the Dutch cyclist’s comprehensive program for the 2025 season. This announcement highlights van der Poel’s strategic approach to the upcoming year, focusing on key races across multiple disciplines.
Van der Poel’s cyclocross calendar is both ambitious and meticulously planned. He has committed to eleven races, with the pinnacle being the World Championships in Liévin, France, on February 2, 2025. His schedule includes:
- December 22, 2024: World Cup Zonhoven
- December 23, 2024: Superprestige Mol
- December 26, 2024: World Cup Gavere
- December 27, 2024: Exact Cross Loenhout
- December 29, 2024: World Cup Besançon
- January 1, 2025: X2O Trofee Baal
- January 3, 2025: X2O Trofee Koksijde
- January 5, 2025: World Cup Dendermonde
- January 25, 2025: World Cup Maasmechelen
- January 26, 2025: World Cup Hoogerheide
- February 2, 2025: World Championships Liévin
Notably, van der Poel has opted out of the Benidorm World Cup on January 19, 2025, to focus on specific preparations for the World Championships.
Looking ahead to the road season, van der Poel plans to commence his campaign with either Paris-Nice or Tirreno-Adriatico, followed by the prestigious Milan-San Remo. His spring objectives include the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix, where he aims to defend his titles. While his participation in the Tour de France remains uncertain, he has expressed interest in returning to mountain biking, with the World Championships scheduled for September 2025 in Switzerland.
In a move that underscores his dedication to Alpecin-Deceuninck, van der Poel extended his contract with the team until the end of 2028. This agreement solidifies a partnership that began in 2011, highlighting a long-term commitment to the team’s multidisciplinary approach, encompassing road racing, cyclocross, and mountain biking.
Mathieu van der Poel’s 2025 program reflects his strategic focus on key races across multiple disciplines, aiming to build on his previous successes and achieve new milestones. His commitment to Alpecin-Deceuninck further solidifies his position as a central figure in the cycling world.
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