Mathieu van der Poel trains on Iberian coast as cyclo-cross return remains uncertain.
Van der Poel trains in Spain
Mathieu van der Poel trained on the Iberian coast on Sunday, November 1, as part of his preparation for cyclo-cross. He was joined by his usual training partners Freddy Ovett and Gianni Vermeersch, focusing on building endurance through long training sessions.Uncertainty about winter plans
It is unclear whether van der Poel will compete in a winter cyclo-cross campaign. The eight-time world champion and leader of the Alpecin-Premier Tech team has not confirmed any specific plans for the upcoming season.Diverse training methods
Van der Poel has been mixing cycling with running in his training regimen. Earlier in the week, he trained with Greg Van Avermaet, starting each day with a run before cycling. This approach aims to improve his overall fitness and versatility.Focus on gravel trails
In addition to road training, van der Poel has been increasing his mileage on gravel trails with Ovett. This type of training helps simulate the conditions of cyclo-cross races, which often take place on mixed terrain. No official schedule announced
Despite widespread interest in his potential return to cyclo-cross, van der Poel and his team have not released any official schedule or confirmation about his participation in winter events.
