Mathieu van der Poel makes huge statement one week before MTB World Championships with second place in Les Gets |

23/08/2026 16:37 - Mathieu van der Poel is ready for the Mountain Bike World Championships. The Dutch rider finished second at the World Cup in Les Gets.

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