Mathieu van der Poel from Alpecin-Deceuninck displayed impressive abilities during the Tirreno-Adriatico, notably chasing Filippo Ganna and contending fiercely without securing a stage win. Throughout the stages, he faced grueling climbs yet finished consistently among the top contenders. His strategy of conserving energy for the sprint ultimately resulted in a strong but not victorious performance, reflecting both his skills and the weight of competition ahead in Milan-San Remo. Overall, van der Poel's form indicates a promising outlook for upcoming races despite the disappointments in Tirreno.
"That sucks a bit but I'm pretty happy about how I rode," the Alepcin-Deceununk leader said beyond the finish line. "I was really on the limit and just survived that last climb but was really on the limit. In the last kilometres, I saw one last rider from the break ahead of us, but at a moment like that, you have to gamble."},{
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