Following the Cyclo-cross World Championships, champions Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert prepare for the upcoming Classics season with contrasting plans. Van der Poel celebrates his success with leisure activities, including golf and skiing, before his early season racing in March, targeting events like Paris-Nice and Flanders. In contrast, Van Aert resumes intense training immediately, focusing on recovery and readiness. Both cyclists anticipate challenging competition from Tadej Pogačar, signifying an exciting season ahead, marked by their historical rivalry and evolving race dynamics.
I fell in love with [the Ronde] when I first participated. But this year a certain Tadej Pogacar is participating. I will have to be in top form to be able to follow him.
A few teams have become very strong in depth. When Tadej goes, a lot of teams know that it is very difficult to follow him.
That will make it fun for the spectators because that means that the race will be opened up from very far away.
Last year, Van der Poel was in a different league to everyone at Flanders when he attacked up the Koppenberg, before riding 44km solo to the line.
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