Mathieu van der Poel Questions E3 Saxo Classic Future After Grueling Win | Cycling News - Archysport

Mathieu van der Poel Questions E3 Saxo Classic Future After Grueling Win | Cycling News - Archysport

Harelbeke, Belgium – Mathieu van der Poel secured his third consecutive victory at the E3 Saxo Classic on Friday, but the triumph was tempered by a surprising revelation regarding the future of his participation in the grueling Belgian race. The Alpecin-Deceuninck rider hinted that the physically demanding course may not align with his optimal preparation for his primary spring objectives, potentially leading to a shift in his racing calendar in…

Is Van der Poel ‘running out of steam’: 7 takeaways from E3 and In Flanders Fields 2026

Cyclist Is Van der Poel ‘running out of steam’: 7 takeaways from E3 and In Flanders Fields 2026 The build-up is well and truly underway for what the Flemish call the Holy Week. Before we reach the Tour of Flanders on Sunday, however, last weekend’s E3 Saxo Classic and In Flanders Fields offered something of an amuse-bouche ahead of the big prize at Vlaanderens Mooiste. Friday’s E3 Saxo Bank Classic offered our first big window into the form of T…