Mathieu van der Poel reacted positively to Wout van Aert's late decision to compete in the Cyclo-cross World Championships. While Van der Poel remains the favorite, Van Aert’s presence will create a more competitive atmosphere for the title. Van der Poel, a six-time champion, is determined to match Erik De Vlaeminck's record with a seventh victory. Despite recently recovering from a broken rib, he feels close to peak performance. Van der Poel emphasizes the importance of fan engagement and acknowledges the unpredictability of his rival.
A World Championships with or without Wout is always different. It can only make the Championships more beautiful, for the fans, too.
It's a record that I can equal next Sunday. It's been in the books for a long time so that means something.
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