There is only one for Mathieu van der Poel in this cyclo-cross World Cup! After winning in Antwerp on Saturday then in Koksijde the next day, the Dutch rider (30 years old) continued on Monday at Hofstade during the fourth round of the X2O Badkamers Trofee. A new victory marked by an unfortunate incident.
After crossing the finish line in front of his Belgian rival Wout van Aert, the grandson of Raymond Poulidor saw a spectator placed behind the safety barriers blow smoke from his electronic cigarette into his face. Of the “scandalous images”says the local press, “MVDP” having already been the victim of this type of behavior.
Van der Poel regularly targeted by the public
In recent years, the cyclo-cross world champion has actually been targeted with spit, cans, beer and even urine. “I noticed it, yes. It happened just after arrival. I don’t know if it was intentional because I didn’t see anything.”he soberly confided to Sporza after this new misadventure.
“I didn’t see anything, but it’s nonsenseFor his part, his boss, Christoph Roodhooft, was outraged. I prefer not to add anything. Reacting to such a stupid thing, isn’t that just stupid? This is simply inappropriate and inappropriate. » Mathieu van der Poel will face the public again on Friday in Gavere.
