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Did Shimano's new pedals cost Mathieu van der Poel victory at Paris-Roubaix?

By Josh Croxton published 12 April 26

Tech Quick-thinking Tibor Del Grosso saves the team from complete embarrassment, but Christophe Roodhoft takes the blame for putting half the team on different pedals

Mathieu van der Poel's Paris-Roubaix derailed by double mechanical in Forest of Arenberg

By Kirsten Frattini published 12 April 26

News Reigning champion couldn't clip into Jasper Philipsen's bike, so walks back to collect his own as Tibor Del Grosso swaps wheels

Sorry Canyon, Mathieu van der Poel doesn't want to ride the new Endurace for Paris-Roubaix

By Tom Wieckowski published 12 April 26

News It seems Van der Poel has decided not to use the new Canyon Endurace CFR that was designed around his Paris-Roubaix assault

'I don't see where Van der Poel can drop Pogačar on Sunday. Or vice versa.' - Patrick Lefevere, 'Mr. Paris-Roubaix', predicts velodrome showdown between two biggest stars

By Alasdair Fotheringham published 11 April 26

News Former Soudal-QuickStep boss says it will be tough for either champion to go clear

'Big guys' Van der Poel and Pogačar 'determine where Paris-Roubaix is made hard and how selective it will be', says Jasper Philipsen

By Dani Ostanek published 10 April 26

News Belgian fighting to get fit for Hell of the North but says pressure is off for him after In Flanders Fields victory

'A few so-called experts had an opinion' – Mathieu van der Poel defends Flanders power numbers and working with Tadej Pogačar ahead of Paris-Roubaix rematch

By Matilda Price published 9 April 26

News Dutchman aiming for a fourth consecutive title in Roubaix this Sunday, but isn't overly concerned by records

'I was riding 650 watts and still couldn't follow' – Mathieu van der Poel cracks to finish second again behind 'unbeatable' Tadej Pogačar in Tour of Flanders

By James Moultrie published 5 April 26

News Team say 'It's difficult to call this a defeat. Mathieu did nothing wrong' after Dutchman fades behind imperious World Champion

'He's one level above all the rest' - Mathieu van der Poel names Tadej Pogačar as top favourite to win 2026 Tour of Flanders

By Alasdair Fotheringham published 5 April 26

News Former triple winner argues Remco Evenepoel could be the rider to beat Slovenian