Mathieu van der Poel trains in Spain with partners, mixing cycling, running, and gravel rides ahead of an uncertain winter cyclo-cross return.
Van der Poel trains in Spain
Mathieu van der Poel continued his training regimen in Spain on November 1, 2026, as his rivals competed on the Koppenberg. His training takes place on the Iberian coast, where he is working with several partners.Training partners and activities
Accompanied by training partners Freddy Ovett and Gianni Vermeersch, van der Poel is accumulating kilometers on the Iberian coast. His training includes a mix of cycling, running, and gravel rides, which are common in the sport to build endurance and versatility.Morning routines and gravel work
Earlier in the week, van der Poel was seen training with Greg Van Avermaet, starting each day with a morning run before cycling. He has also been riding on gravel trails with Ovett, focusing on different types of terrain to prepare for various competitions.Uncertain winter plans
It remains uncertain whether he will participate in a winter cyclo-cross campaign. The cycling community is eagerly awaiting news on his potential return to cyclo-cross this winter, though his team has not yet announced a specific schedule for his participation.
