Mathieu van der Poel is back on Strava with a bang, posting a stunningly fast 10km run that has everyone talking. We break down the data and ask the big question: could he be training for an Ironman? We also dive into the first big rumours for the 2026 season, including potential Grand Tour plans for Vingegaard and Pogačar, and wrap up all the action from a busy week of cyclocross.
Chapters: ⏱️
0:00 – Intro: Van der Poel’s Strava Stunner
1:05 – How Impressive Was MvDP’s 10km Run?
3:50 – An Ironman For Van der Poel?
4:14 – Rider Race Programs for 2026: Vingegaard, Pogačar & Evenepoel
6:09 – Women’s WorldTour: Classics Focus for Kopecky & Ferrand-Prévot
7:05 – Cyclocross News: An Absolute Cracker in Hamme!
9:33 – Huge Team & Rider Transfer News
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What do you think of Mathieu van der Poel’s 10km run time? Is it exceptionally fast for a pro cyclist, or just what you’d expect from a generational talent? Let us know your thoughts below! 👇
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