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'As part of a generation that changed cycling' – Mathieu van der Poel reflects on how he wants to be remembered and confirms main summer racing plans

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Mathieu van der Poel is only 31, with a deal to stay at Alpecin-Premier Tech until at least the end of 2028, but he's already being asked about how he would like to be remembered as a rider when he does call time on what's been an illustrious career. And it's being "part of a generation that changed cycling," which the Dutchman is striving for as a legacy, with more frequent long-range attacking in swashbuckling form from the likes of him and Tadej Pogačar playing a huge part in that. The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox! Van der Poel suffered his worst luck in Paris-Roubaix , when a double puncture and two bike changes on the Trouée d'Arenberg all but ruled him out of the race completely. What he produced after was a quite ridiculous chase to finish fourth, only 15 seconds down on long-term rival and winner Wout van Aert.…

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