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What’s life like for Mathieu van der Poel when he’s not chasing cobblestone monuments and collecting cyclocross world titles?
The latest installment of Shimano’s “This is Home” documentary series peels back the layers to reveal the real MVDP.
Exclusive conversations with Mathieu, his father, Adrie, and his girlfriend, Roxanne, explore the past and present of this generational talent.
Filmed around Van der Poel’s favored training grounds in Antwerp, Belgium, and Moraira, Spain, behind-the-scenes footage showcases his golf swing, latte art, and stacked trophy cabinet.
If nothing else, the archive clips of baby-faced Mathieu mashing the pedals in the junior leagues make this a must-watch.
Arriving on the eve of the Dutchman’s quest to win a fourth title at Paris-Roubaix this Sunday, this is a rare glimpse at the man behind the sunglasses.
Don’t miss it.
This is Home: Mathieu van der Poel:
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