Mathieu van der Poel is currently enjoying a well-deserved vacation to recharge his batteries. After all, he had a long and exhausting season, including victories in Milan-San Remo, Paris-Roubaix, and the World Championship.
But even in the off-season, he can’t resist getting on the road. The world champion will be present at the Madrid Criterium on October 29. The race in the 2022 edition was won by none other than Tadej Pogacar.
Mathieu van der Poel will have a tough task in this race. Alongside Ayuso, Marc Soler, also from UAE Team Emirates, and Juan Pedro López will compete in this upcoming edition. Additionally, the Spanish peloton will be represented by notable figures like Jonathan Castroviejo, Omar Fraile, Raúl García Pierna, Fernando Barceló, and Jonathan Lastra, among others. The race promises to be an exciting event that will attract cycling fans from all over Spain.
Van der Poel confirmed his participation in a video in which he addressed the people of Madrid in his best Spanish.