Mathieu van der Poel has made a shock and late choice to begin his 2025 highway racing season per week sooner than deliberate and can journey the Ename Samyn Classic race on the cobbled of southern Belgium on Tuesday, Cyclingnews understands.
The Alpecin-Deceuninck rider was anticipated to make his season debut at subsequent week’s Tirreno-Adriatico however is seemingly itching to race once more.
Several studies within the Belgian media reported Van der Poel might change his programme however the Alpecin-Deceuninck initially refused to substantiate their plans.
A trusted supply advised Cyclingnews that Van der Poel could be in motion on Tuesday.
The Dutchman gained the cyclocross world title on February 2 after which took a couple of days off earlier than heading to Spain for a coaching camp on the Syncrosfera altitude resort.
Van der Poel rode the Le Samny race in 2021 however was unable to contest the end as hoped after struggling a damaged carbon fibre handlebar within the ultimate kilometres of the race.
