Van Aert went toe to toe with Pogačar in Paris last year (Image credit: Getty Images) Following his career highlight victory at Paris-Roubaix ahead of Tadej Pogačar, Wout van Aert has spoken about the importance of beating the World Champion on the final stage of the Tour de France eight months prior, which led to a change in his "mindset." As the only rider to drop Pogačar in 2026, Van Aert counter-attacked and moved away from the Slovenian on the slopes of Montmartre to win solo on the Champs-Elysées , in what was only his second win of last season and first at the Tour for three years. Article continues below "Of course, it was the last day of the Tour. I was fresher than Pogačar, but it still made me realise that I had something left in my legs. A new mindset was born." The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!…