{"id":2167679,"date":"2026-09-27T22:04:58","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T19:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2167679"},"modified":"2026-09-27T22:04:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T19:04:58","slug":"the-lights-went-out-no-excuses-for-disappointed-remco-evenepoel-and-wout-van-aert-as-they-fail-to-deliver-on-expectations-at-world-championships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2167679","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;The lights went out&#8217; \u2013 No excuses for disappointed Remco Evenepoel and Wout van Aert as they fail to deliver on expectations at World Championships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/maAfCNMWWiPyWyGVyVAPmD-2560-80.png&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tZQ2h9dWLApwaQMde3mYsN-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tZQ2h9dWLApwaQMde3mYsN-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    As it happened: American wins men road title after stunning 32km solo ride at Road World Championships\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gdMMsQ2P9AmEQ3CGdbRd63-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gdMMsQ2P9AmEQ3CGdbRd63-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    &#8216;I don&#8217;t know what&#8217;s happened. 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his eternal rival Mathieu van der Poel (Netherlands) 14km later.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ae4fee68-babb-11f1-858e-518233e6ca78-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Unable to live with the pace, he rode in between the lead group and the chasing bunch of other favourites before, with 60km, trouble started to set in for Evenepoel. His teammates Thibau Nys and Gianni Vermeersch had signalled to the media that he wasn&#8217;t feeling at his best after they abandoned, and that materialised into him being dropped as the likes of Isaac del Toro (Mexico) started to apply the pressure.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">However, it was much earlier than Evenepoel, and Van Aert both knew it wasn&#8217;t going to be their day. By the time eventual winner Brandon McNulty (USA) went away solo with 32km to go from a lead break of 12, they had already been dropped.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It was tough actually from the first lap on; I felt I was not on a great day, so it&#8217;s pretty shit that it happened today,&#8221; said Evenepoel to <em>Eurosport<\/em> after the finish. &#8220;But I think there are no excuses; the strongest always wins on World, so that&#8217;s life<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6FJP8wvnZ7tb8wGmz823Z-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6FJP8wvnZ7tb8wGmz823Z-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Racing defensively not an option for bullish Remco Evenepoel and Wout van Aert in World Championships road race, but it&#8217;s up to Seixas and France &#8216;to make it a long and tough race&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u2ZPiKD9DuXqY5Jtu5yahD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u2ZPiKD9DuXqY5Jtu5yahD-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I just wasn&#8217;t good enough&#8217; \u2013\u00a0Mathieu van der Poel rues another year where promising mountain bike form fades for World Championships<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nozAdvbrSZeU8Dh2bqmCTY-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nozAdvbrSZeU8Dh2bqmCTY-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Perfection doesn&#8217;t exist&#8217; \u2013 Can Wout van Aert maintain top form after admitting Vuelta wasn&#8217;t just a &#8216;preparation race&#8217; for World Championships?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I hoped to break through in the final stretch, but the course didn&#8217;t allow for that. 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It was a matter of suffering and gritting my teeth,&#8221; he added, speaking to Flemish broadcaster <em>Sporza<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Kind of disappointed; came here for more as a team, personally as well, but on the other hand theres not much regret that I can have,&#8221; concurred Van Aert at the finish.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-7Vs24UYF8ZmoH8WEAjtq2Z\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-7Vs24UYF8ZmoH8WEAjtq2Z slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The legs hurt really bad really early on, and I still tried to do an early move so I could get ahead of the race, which was good. But especially Mathieu [Van der Poel] was already super strong at that time, and once I was dropped there, we still kind of kept close, so I still believe there was something possible. But at some point there was not much more to do for me than helping Remco a bit, and in the last laps I was just crawling to the finish.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It was super tough and too tough for me. I rode a good race, but the lights went out 4 or 5 laps from the end. I&#8217;m bummed about it, but there wasn&#8217;t any more in it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As Van Aert said, he eventually realised his own dreams of a maiden rainbow jersey were not going to come true on this occasion, so he was seen working to try and return Evenepoel to the front group, with riders coming back to the lead on several occasions as an incredibly attritional and tactical finale played out.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AYbFZn6KArXLFKCnU5cfR-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AYbFZn6KArXLFKCnU5cfR-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;It was a childish mistake&#8217; &#8211; Paul Seixas waylaid by cramps in brutal World Championships road race<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wRaVmC3SoEXPU3FPaiSfj7-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wRaVmC3SoEXPU3FPaiSfj7-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Racing without earpieces always makes for the best races&#8217; &#8211; Mathieu van der Poel nabs bronze in chaotic Worlds road race in Montreal<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eYGxs7J3RqRUJt8gPqjeoF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eYGxs7J3RqRUJt8gPqjeoF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Del Toro was obviously working for McNulty in the end&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock gives insight into tactical headache of the chasing group at World Championships<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In the end, Evenepoel did mount two counter moves as he came back, but he clearly lacked the power of a full-strength version of himself, eventually taking 12th place at the finish, 25 seconds down on McNulty and 12 seconds behind Michael Matthews (Australia) in second.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Wout told me he wanted to ride for a bit. I knew already at that moment that I was not feeling great, so I think it&#8217;s just because Wout really wanted to do something, so I&#8217;m grateful to him for doing that. But I knew pretty quickly that today was not going to be my day to win,&#8221; said Evenepoel.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Gosh&#8230; That was more like trying something in the hope that the others wouldn&#8217;t react to it. I had a feeling that that move in the penultimate lap was the right one,&#8221; he added of the late attacks. &#8220;Then Del Toro closed the gap. That is a shame. If I could pick the right days, it would be easy. The strongest won, that was clear.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">For Evenepoel, he stayed positive despite the obvious disappointment of failing to leave Worlds with the historic double he was hoping for, but he will have two more chances for major glory before the season is up, at the European Championships next weekend, and Il Lombardia in October.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;There is still a lot to come,&#8221; he said. &#8220;Hopefully, things will run a bit better starting next week.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">For Van Aert, though, this was the last chapter of what&#8217;s been an incredible 2026 season for him, winning Paris-Roubaix and dominating the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a by taking green, two stages, and helping Matt Brennan to five stage wins. 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Prior to joining the team he reported on races such as Paris-Roubaix and the Giro d\u2019Italia Donne for Eurosport and has interviewed some of the sport\u2019s top riders in Chlo\u00e9 Dygert, Lizzie Deignan and Wout van Aert. Outside of cycling, he spends the majority of his time watching other sports \u2013 rugby, football, cricket, and American Football to name a few.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6FJP8wvnZ7tb8wGmz823Z-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6FJP8wvnZ7tb8wGmz823Z-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6FJP8wvnZ7tb8wGmz823Z-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6FJP8wvnZ7tb8wGmz823Z-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6FJP8wvnZ7tb8wGmz823Z-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Racing defensively not an option for bullish Remco Evenepoel and Wout van Aert in World Championships road race, but it&#8217;s up to Seixas and France &#8216;to make it a long and tough race&#8217;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u2ZPiKD9DuXqY5Jtu5yahD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u2ZPiKD9DuXqY5Jtu5yahD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u2ZPiKD9DuXqY5Jtu5yahD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u2ZPiKD9DuXqY5Jtu5yahD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u2ZPiKD9DuXqY5Jtu5yahD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I just wasn&#8217;t good enough&#8217; 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\u2013 Can Wout van Aert maintain top form after admitting Vuelta wasn&#8217;t just a &#8216;preparation race&#8217; for World Championships?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AYbFZn6KArXLFKCnU5cfR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AYbFZn6KArXLFKCnU5cfR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AYbFZn6KArXLFKCnU5cfR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AYbFZn6KArXLFKCnU5cfR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AYbFZn6KArXLFKCnU5cfR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It was a childish mistake&#8217; &#8211; Paul Seixas waylaid by cramps in brutal World Championships road race<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wRaVmC3SoEXPU3FPaiSfj7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wRaVmC3SoEXPU3FPaiSfj7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wRaVmC3SoEXPU3FPaiSfj7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wRaVmC3SoEXPU3FPaiSfj7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wRaVmC3SoEXPU3FPaiSfj7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Racing without earpieces always makes for the best races&#8217; &#8211; Mathieu van der Poel nabs bronze in chaotic Worlds road race in Montreal<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eYGxs7J3RqRUJt8gPqjeoF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eYGxs7J3RqRUJt8gPqjeoF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eYGxs7J3RqRUJt8gPqjeoF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eYGxs7J3RqRUJt8gPqjeoF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eYGxs7J3RqRUJt8gPqjeoF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Del Toro was obviously working for McNulty in the end&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock gives insight into tactical headache of the chasing group at World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6MgRn3Ss4PBZAPDcaJ9mSj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6MgRn3Ss4PBZAPDcaJ9mSj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6MgRn3Ss4PBZAPDcaJ9mSj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6MgRn3Ss4PBZAPDcaJ9mSj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6MgRn3Ss4PBZAPDcaJ9mSj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Lennart Jasch charges to top of Gunung Jerai to claim stage 2 of Le Tour de Langkawi and leap into the overall lead<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXjNhCaYcqH7gHpCkzNcSd-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXjNhCaYcqH7gHpCkzNcSd-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXjNhCaYcqH7gHpCkzNcSd-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXjNhCaYcqH7gHpCkzNcSd-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXjNhCaYcqH7gHpCkzNcSd-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I thought my career was done twice in the last two years&#8217; \u2013 Gutsy ride sees Michael Matthews bounce back to make &#8216;dream come true&#8217; with World Championships silver medal<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eYGxs7J3RqRUJt8gPqjeoF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eYGxs7J3RqRUJt8gPqjeoF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eYGxs7J3RqRUJt8gPqjeoF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eYGxs7J3RqRUJt8gPqjeoF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eYGxs7J3RqRUJt8gPqjeoF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Del Toro was obviously working for McNulty in the end&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock gives insight into tactical headache of the chasing group at World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e8eaSgfP4rmNX25tvp85tA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e8eaSgfP4rmNX25tvp85tA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e8eaSgfP4rmNX25tvp85tA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e8eaSgfP4rmNX25tvp85tA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e8eaSgfP4rmNX25tvp85tA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">UCI Gravel World Series: Femke Markus and Magnus Bak Klaris take solo victories at Gravel Grit &#8216;n Grind<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u7FLayvSUHR6EggwNvM4K5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u7FLayvSUHR6EggwNvM4K5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u7FLayvSUHR6EggwNvM4K5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u7FLayvSUHR6EggwNvM4K5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u7FLayvSUHR6EggwNvM4K5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I looked back, and there was really nobody left&#8217; 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Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tom Pidcock ditches trade team wheels in favour of upgrade at Road World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HW5pMpVuhNLp7TDVZjC5aT-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HW5pMpVuhNLp7TDVZjC5aT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HW5pMpVuhNLp7TDVZjC5aT-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HW5pMpVuhNLp7TDVZjC5aT-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HW5pMpVuhNLp7TDVZjC5aT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Will we see Mathieu van der Poel again in 2026? Worlds bronze medallist declares his road season is over, with doubts over cyclo-cross campaign<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wRaVmC3SoEXPU3FPaiSfj7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wRaVmC3SoEXPU3FPaiSfj7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wRaVmC3SoEXPU3FPaiSfj7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wRaVmC3SoEXPU3FPaiSfj7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wRaVmC3SoEXPU3FPaiSfj7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Racing without earpieces always makes for the best races&#8217; &#8211; Mathieu van der Poel nabs bronze in chaotic Worlds road race in Montreal<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXjNhCaYcqH7gHpCkzNcSd-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXjNhCaYcqH7gHpCkzNcSd-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXjNhCaYcqH7gHpCkzNcSd-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXjNhCaYcqH7gHpCkzNcSd-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXjNhCaYcqH7gHpCkzNcSd-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I thought my career was done twice in the last two years&#8217; 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his eternal rival Mathieu van der Poel (Netherlands) 14km later.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ae4fee68-babb-11f1-858e-518233e6ca78-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Unable to live with the pace, he rode in between the lead group and the chasing bunch of other favourites before, with 60km, trouble started to set in for Evenepoel. His teammates Thibau Nys and Gianni Vermeersch had signalled to the media that he wasn&#8217;t feeling at his best after they abandoned, and that materialised into him being dropped as the likes of Isaac del Toro (Mexico) started to apply the pressure.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">However, it was much earlier than Evenepoel, and Van Aert both knew it wasn&#8217;t going to be their day. By the time eventual winner Brandon McNulty (USA) went away solo with 32km to go from a lead break of 12, they had already been dropped.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It was tough actually from the first lap on; I felt I was not on a great day, so it&#8217;s pretty shit that it happened today,&#8221; said Evenepoel to <em>Eurosport<\/em> after the finish. &#8220;But I think there are no excuses; the strongest always wins on World, so that&#8217;s life<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6FJP8wvnZ7tb8wGmz823Z-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6FJP8wvnZ7tb8wGmz823Z-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Racing defensively not an option for bullish Remco Evenepoel and Wout van Aert in World Championships road race, but it&#8217;s up to Seixas and France &#8216;to make it a long and tough race&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u2ZPiKD9DuXqY5Jtu5yahD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u2ZPiKD9DuXqY5Jtu5yahD-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I just wasn&#8217;t good enough&#8217; \u2013\u00a0Mathieu van der Poel rues another year where promising mountain bike form fades for World Championships<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nozAdvbrSZeU8Dh2bqmCTY-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nozAdvbrSZeU8Dh2bqmCTY-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Perfection doesn&#8217;t exist&#8217; \u2013 Can Wout van Aert maintain top form after admitting Vuelta wasn&#8217;t just a &#8216;preparation race&#8217; for World Championships?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I hoped to break through in the final stretch, but the course didn&#8217;t allow for that. Especially not if you weren&#8217;t at your best. It was a matter of suffering and gritting my teeth,&#8221; he added, speaking to Flemish broadcaster <em>Sporza<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Kind of disappointed; came here for more as a team, personally as well, but on the other hand theres not much regret that I can have,&#8221; concurred Van Aert at the finish.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-7Vs24UYF8ZmoH8WEAjtq2Z\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-7Vs24UYF8ZmoH8WEAjtq2Z slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The legs hurt really bad really early on, and I still tried to do an early move so I could get ahead of the race, which was good. But especially Mathieu [Van der Poel] was already super strong at that time, and once I was dropped there, we still kind of kept close, so I still believe there was something possible. But at some point there was not much more to do for me than helping Remco a bit, and in the last laps I was just crawling to the finish.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It was super tough and too tough for me. I rode a good race, but the lights went out 4 or 5 laps from the end. I&#8217;m bummed about it, but there wasn&#8217;t any more in it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As Van Aert said, he eventually realised his own dreams of a maiden rainbow jersey were not going to come true on this occasion, so he was seen working to try and return Evenepoel to the front group, with riders coming back to the lead on several occasions as an incredibly attritional and tactical finale played out.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AYbFZn6KArXLFKCnU5cfR-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AYbFZn6KArXLFKCnU5cfR-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;It was a childish mistake&#8217; &#8211; Paul Seixas waylaid by cramps in brutal World Championships road race<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wRaVmC3SoEXPU3FPaiSfj7-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wRaVmC3SoEXPU3FPaiSfj7-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Racing without earpieces always makes for the best races&#8217; &#8211; Mathieu van der Poel nabs bronze in chaotic Worlds road race in Montreal<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eYGxs7J3RqRUJt8gPqjeoF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eYGxs7J3RqRUJt8gPqjeoF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Del Toro was obviously working for McNulty in the end&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock gives insight into tactical headache of the chasing group at World Championships<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In the end, Evenepoel did mount two counter moves as he came back, but he clearly lacked the power of a full-strength version of himself, eventually taking 12th place at the finish, 25 seconds down on McNulty and 12 seconds behind Michael Matthews (Australia) in second.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Wout told me he wanted to ride for a bit. I knew already at that moment that I was not feeling great, so I think it&#8217;s just because Wout really wanted to do something, so I&#8217;m grateful to him for doing that. But I knew pretty quickly that today was not going to be my day to win,&#8221; said Evenepoel.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Gosh&#8230; That was more like trying something in the hope that the others wouldn&#8217;t react to it. I had a feeling that that move in the penultimate lap was the right one,&#8221; he added of the late attacks. &#8220;Then Del Toro closed the gap. That is a shame. If I could pick the right days, it would be easy. The strongest won, that was clear.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">For Evenepoel, he stayed positive despite the obvious disappointment of failing to leave Worlds with the historic double he was hoping for, but he will have two more chances for major glory before the season is up, at the European Championships next weekend, and Il Lombardia in October.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;There is still a lot to come,&#8221; he said. &#8220;Hopefully, things will run a bit better starting next week.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">For Van Aert, though, this was the last chapter of what&#8217;s been an incredible 2026 season for him, winning Paris-Roubaix and dominating the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a by taking green, two stages, and helping Matt Brennan to five stage wins. 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Prior to joining the team he reported on races such as Paris-Roubaix and the Giro d\u2019Italia Donne for Eurosport and has interviewed some of the sport\u2019s top riders in Chlo\u00e9 Dygert, Lizzie Deignan and Wout van Aert. Outside of cycling, he spends the majority of his time watching other sports \u2013 rugby, football, cricket, and American Football to name a few.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6FJP8wvnZ7tb8wGmz823Z-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6FJP8wvnZ7tb8wGmz823Z-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6FJP8wvnZ7tb8wGmz823Z-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6FJP8wvnZ7tb8wGmz823Z-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6FJP8wvnZ7tb8wGmz823Z-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Racing defensively not an option for bullish Remco Evenepoel and Wout van Aert in World Championships road race, but it&#8217;s up to Seixas and France &#8216;to make it a long and tough race&#8217;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u2ZPiKD9DuXqY5Jtu5yahD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u2ZPiKD9DuXqY5Jtu5yahD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u2ZPiKD9DuXqY5Jtu5yahD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u2ZPiKD9DuXqY5Jtu5yahD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u2ZPiKD9DuXqY5Jtu5yahD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I just wasn&#8217;t good enough&#8217; \u2013\u00a0Mathieu van der Poel rues another year where promising mountain bike form fades for World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nozAdvbrSZeU8Dh2bqmCTY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nozAdvbrSZeU8Dh2bqmCTY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nozAdvbrSZeU8Dh2bqmCTY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nozAdvbrSZeU8Dh2bqmCTY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nozAdvbrSZeU8Dh2bqmCTY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Perfection doesn&#8217;t exist&#8217; \u2013 Can Wout van Aert maintain top form after admitting Vuelta wasn&#8217;t just a &#8216;preparation race&#8217; for World Championships?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AYbFZn6KArXLFKCnU5cfR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AYbFZn6KArXLFKCnU5cfR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AYbFZn6KArXLFKCnU5cfR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AYbFZn6KArXLFKCnU5cfR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AYbFZn6KArXLFKCnU5cfR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It was a childish mistake&#8217; &#8211; Paul Seixas waylaid by cramps in brutal World Championships road race<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wRaVmC3SoEXPU3FPaiSfj7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wRaVmC3SoEXPU3FPaiSfj7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wRaVmC3SoEXPU3FPaiSfj7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wRaVmC3SoEXPU3FPaiSfj7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wRaVmC3SoEXPU3FPaiSfj7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Racing without earpieces always makes for the best races&#8217; &#8211; Mathieu van der Poel nabs bronze in chaotic Worlds road race in Montreal<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eYGxs7J3RqRUJt8gPqjeoF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eYGxs7J3RqRUJt8gPqjeoF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eYGxs7J3RqRUJt8gPqjeoF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eYGxs7J3RqRUJt8gPqjeoF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eYGxs7J3RqRUJt8gPqjeoF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Del Toro was obviously working for McNulty in the end&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock gives insight into tactical headache of the chasing group at World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6MgRn3Ss4PBZAPDcaJ9mSj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6MgRn3Ss4PBZAPDcaJ9mSj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6MgRn3Ss4PBZAPDcaJ9mSj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6MgRn3Ss4PBZAPDcaJ9mSj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6MgRn3Ss4PBZAPDcaJ9mSj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Lennart Jasch charges to top of Gunung Jerai to claim stage 2 of Le Tour de Langkawi and leap into the overall lead<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXjNhCaYcqH7gHpCkzNcSd-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXjNhCaYcqH7gHpCkzNcSd-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXjNhCaYcqH7gHpCkzNcSd-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXjNhCaYcqH7gHpCkzNcSd-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXjNhCaYcqH7gHpCkzNcSd-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I thought my career was done twice in the last two years&#8217; \u2013 Gutsy ride sees Michael Matthews bounce back to make &#8216;dream come true&#8217; with World Championships silver medal<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eYGxs7J3RqRUJt8gPqjeoF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eYGxs7J3RqRUJt8gPqjeoF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eYGxs7J3RqRUJt8gPqjeoF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eYGxs7J3RqRUJt8gPqjeoF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eYGxs7J3RqRUJt8gPqjeoF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Del Toro was obviously working for McNulty in the end&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock gives insight into tactical headache of the chasing group at World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e8eaSgfP4rmNX25tvp85tA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e8eaSgfP4rmNX25tvp85tA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e8eaSgfP4rmNX25tvp85tA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e8eaSgfP4rmNX25tvp85tA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e8eaSgfP4rmNX25tvp85tA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">UCI Gravel World Series: Femke Markus and Magnus Bak Klaris take solo victories at Gravel Grit &#8216;n Grind<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u7FLayvSUHR6EggwNvM4K5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u7FLayvSUHR6EggwNvM4K5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u7FLayvSUHR6EggwNvM4K5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u7FLayvSUHR6EggwNvM4K5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u7FLayvSUHR6EggwNvM4K5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I looked back, and there was really nobody left&#8217; \u2013 Puck Pieterse plays crucial role for Demi Vollering in united Dutch performance at World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJRknF2nFY9scUARF5a7mf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJRknF2nFY9scUARF5a7mf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJRknF2nFY9scUARF5a7mf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJRknF2nFY9scUARF5a7mf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJRknF2nFY9scUARF5a7mf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Virginia&#8217;s Blue Ridge GO Cross: Manon Bakker and Tofik Beshir solo to victories in Roanoke<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NpdbJJc7G3mMX2oXgsk2i8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NpdbJJc7G3mMX2oXgsk2i8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NpdbJJc7G3mMX2oXgsk2i8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NpdbJJc7G3mMX2oXgsk2i8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NpdbJJc7G3mMX2oXgsk2i8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tom Pidcock ditches trade team wheels in favour of upgrade at Road World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HW5pMpVuhNLp7TDVZjC5aT-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HW5pMpVuhNLp7TDVZjC5aT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HW5pMpVuhNLp7TDVZjC5aT-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HW5pMpVuhNLp7TDVZjC5aT-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HW5pMpVuhNLp7TDVZjC5aT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Will we see Mathieu van der Poel again in 2026? 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His teammates Thibau Nys and Gianni Vermeersch had signalled to the media that he wasn&#8217;t feeling at his best after they abandoned, and that materialised into him being dropped as the likes of Isaac del Toro (Mexico) started to apply the pressure.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">However, it was much earlier than Evenepoel, and Van Aert both knew it wasn&#8217;t going to be their day. By the time eventual winner Brandon McNulty (USA) went away solo with 32km to go from a lead break of 12, they had already been dropped.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It was tough actually from the first lap on; I felt I was not on a great day, so it&#8217;s pretty shit that it happened today,&#8221; said Evenepoel to <em>Eurosport<\/em> after the finish. &#8220;But I think there are no excuses; the strongest always wins on World, so that&#8217;s life<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6FJP8wvnZ7tb8wGmz823Z-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y6FJP8wvnZ7tb8wGmz823Z-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Racing defensively not an option for bullish Remco Evenepoel and Wout van Aert in World Championships road race, but it&#8217;s up to Seixas and France &#8216;to make it a long and tough race&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u2ZPiKD9DuXqY5Jtu5yahD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u2ZPiKD9DuXqY5Jtu5yahD-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I just wasn&#8217;t good enough&#8217; \u2013\u00a0Mathieu van der Poel rues another year where promising mountain bike form fades for World Championships<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nozAdvbrSZeU8Dh2bqmCTY-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nozAdvbrSZeU8Dh2bqmCTY-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Perfection doesn&#8217;t exist&#8217; \u2013 Can Wout van Aert maintain top form after admitting Vuelta wasn&#8217;t just a &#8216;preparation race&#8217; for World Championships?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I hoped to break through in the final stretch, but the course didn&#8217;t allow for that. Especially not if you weren&#8217;t at your best. It was a matter of suffering and gritting my teeth,&#8221; he added, speaking to Flemish broadcaster <em>Sporza<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Kind of disappointed; came here for more as a team, personally as well, but on the other hand theres not much regret that I can have,&#8221; concurred Van Aert at the finish.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-7Vs24UYF8ZmoH8WEAjtq2Z\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-7Vs24UYF8ZmoH8WEAjtq2Z slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The legs hurt really bad really early on, and I still tried to do an early move so I could get ahead of the race, which was good. But especially Mathieu [Van der Poel] was already super strong at that time, and once I was dropped there, we still kind of kept close, so I still believe there was something possible. But at some point there was not much more to do for me than helping Remco a bit, and in the last laps I was just crawling to the finish.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It was super tough and too tough for me. I rode a good race, but the lights went out 4 or 5 laps from the end. I&#8217;m bummed about it, but there wasn&#8217;t any more in it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As Van Aert said, he eventually realised his own dreams of a maiden rainbow jersey were not going to come true on this occasion, so he was seen working to try and return Evenepoel to the front group, with riders coming back to the lead on several occasions as an incredibly attritional and tactical finale played out.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AYbFZn6KArXLFKCnU5cfR-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AYbFZn6KArXLFKCnU5cfR-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;It was a childish mistake&#8217; &#8211; Paul Seixas waylaid by cramps in brutal World Championships road race<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wRaVmC3SoEXPU3FPaiSfj7-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wRaVmC3SoEXPU3FPaiSfj7-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Racing without earpieces always makes for the best races&#8217; &#8211; Mathieu van der Poel nabs bronze in chaotic Worlds road race in Montreal<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eYGxs7J3RqRUJt8gPqjeoF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eYGxs7J3RqRUJt8gPqjeoF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Del Toro was obviously working for McNulty in the end&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock gives insight into tactical headache of the chasing group at World Championships<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In the end, Evenepoel did mount two counter moves as he came back, but he clearly lacked the power of a full-strength version of himself, eventually taking 12th place at the finish, 25 seconds down on McNulty and 12 seconds behind Michael Matthews (Australia) in second.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Wout told me he wanted to ride for a bit. I knew already at that moment that I was not feeling great, so I think it&#8217;s just because Wout really wanted to do something, so I&#8217;m grateful to him for doing that. But I knew pretty quickly that today was not going to be my day to win,&#8221; said Evenepoel.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Gosh&#8230; That was more like trying something in the hope that the others wouldn&#8217;t react to it. I had a feeling that that move in the penultimate lap was the right one,&#8221; he added of the late attacks. &#8220;Then Del Toro closed the gap. That is a shame. If I could pick the right days, it would be easy. The strongest won, that was clear.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">For Evenepoel, he stayed positive despite the obvious disappointment of failing to leave Worlds with the historic double he was hoping for, but he will have two more chances for major glory before the season is up, at the European Championships next weekend, and Il Lombardia in October.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;There is still a lot to come,&#8221; he said. &#8220;Hopefully, things will run a bit better starting next week.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">For Van Aert, though, this was the last chapter of what&#8217;s been an incredible 2026 season for him, winning Paris-Roubaix and dominating the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a by taking green, two stages, and helping Matt Brennan to five stage wins. 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