Mathieu van der Poel will compete in the Renewi Tour from August 20-24, marking his return after a pneumonia illness. Previously, he withdrew from the Tour de France due to worsening cold symptoms after winning stage two and wearing the yellow jersey twice. Van der Poel's initial return will be at a criterium in the Netherlands. He specifically noted the significance of the third stage finishing at Geraardsbergen, where he aims to showcase his form. The tour includes challenging stages suited for sprinters and features notable climbs and cobbled sectors.
Van der Poel, after recovering from pneumonia, will compete in the Renewi Tour next week, marking his return to racing since abandoning the Tour de France.
The upcoming Renewi Tour features a stage that particularly excites Van der Poel, as it finishes in Geraardsbergen, a location where he previously triumphed.
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