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Van Der Poel Unstoppable, Van Aert Unlucky

Mathieu Van Der Poel Unstoppable, Wout Van Aert Unlucky In Hulst World Cup

Dec 31, 2023

2023 Hulst World Cup Cross: Witness Mathieu van der Poel's skillful win, despite an early slip-up. Van der Poel bided his time before launching a decisive attack, leaving his rivals in the dust. Wout Van Aert experienced a crash and a puncture, which pushed him to the back of the pack. But he showcased his strength and determination, fighting back. Tom Pidcock crashed, but he too refused to give up, ending in 25th place.