The Cyclocross World Cup in Benidorm saw the presence of the big three of world cyclocross for the last time this season this Sunday. The highlight of the event was, without a doubt, the exciting dispute between Mathieu Van der Poel and Wout Van Aert.
However, an incident happened with the World Champion, Mathieu van der Poel. Right at the beginning of his participation, the world champion faced a mechanical setback, followed by a quick recovery run.
On the penultimate lap, the fall
However, on the penultimate lap, Van der Poel fell after colliding with a protective cushion. Although the accident was not broadcast, some amateur footage captured Van der Poel hitting the cushion hard and falling to the ground.
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It took a few seconds for him to recover before he was able to get up and resume his journey.