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Van der Poel Claims 8th Title, Considers Cyclocross Hiatus

2/3/2026

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Mathieu van der Poel, the Dutch cyclist, won his eighth Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Cyclo-cross World Championship title in the Netherlands, breaking Eric De Vlaeminck's record.
He expressed uncertainty about continuing in cyclocross and suggested he might skip a season to focus on road racing, citing the toll.
His father noted the demanding races, leaving the cycling community curious about van der Poel's future plans.

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Mathieu van der Poel, the Dutch cyclist, won his eighth Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Cyclo-cross World Championship title in the Netherlands, breaking Eric De Vlaeminck's record.
He expressed uncertainty about continuing in cyclocross and suggested he might skip a season to focus on road racing, citing the toll.
His father noted the demanding races, leaving the cycling community curious about van der Poel's future plans.