Mathieu van der Poel to compete in Ronde van Luxemburg

Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel is returning to road racing following a recent mountain bike campaign. After finishing 31st in a recent mountain bike event in Val di Sole, the Alpecin-Premier Tech rider will focus on his road preparations for the upcoming World Championships in Canada.

Van der Poel has confirmed his participation in the Ronde van Luxemburg, a strategic choice intended to build momentum for the World Championships in Montréal. This follows a similar preparation pattern used in 2024, which previously resulted in a bronze medal at the World Championships in Zürich. His participation in the Luxembourg race is expected to impact the competitive landscape as he aims for his second rainbow jersey.