Stage 11 of the Tour de France was always going to be a tough day for those who struggle up the high mountains, and one of the victims of the day was Mathieu van der Poel who decided to pull the plug on his disappointing Tour de France during the stage.
The Dutchman finished fifth on the opening time-trial, however reported bad form throughout the opening week where he had several opportunities to perform and also chase a yellow jersey. He had hinted to an early abandon, however reported feeling better in the finale of the opening week.
The Alpecin-Deceuninck rider was active early in the day today, being in the day's breakaway after an early attack with Wout van Aert. He seemed to display better form, however was quickly distanced once the riders reached Lacets de Montvernier. The Dutch rider struggled in the ascents, and shortly after abandoned the race ahead of the Col du Galibier.
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- They'll be the new target for protests, even if Adams isn't involved. Just being tied to that team is a really bad idea. Its probably going to hurt Canyon too.Veganpotter14-12-2025
- He’s done cross before. I bet if he dedicated himself to that he’d start cleaning up.mobk14-12-2025
- 1. No, the team owners want to have reliable money without having to actually perform. 2. It's "creative destruction". It's how things improve. Resources and labor are put to more productive uses. 3. That'd be more likely to happen if you listened to these "cycling is unsustainable" whiners. 4. There are thousands of pro races per year. Some teams are happy with a podium. Everything here is a Non Sequitur. -An Economistacem8214-12-2025
- I appreciate the restraint for sure.mij14-12-2025
- I was thinking the same thing. some of the questions were just terrible.mij14-12-2025
- He could always try some off road racing, where skills play a part, not just his engine. A great road rider, but not a complete all round rider......wipperman9513-12-2025
- As a cyclist, I'm amazed by his capabilities, as a fan I believe he will be considered as the best ever by the time he retires.awp13-12-2025
- While he is a good rider, he is not in the Pogi, Vingegaard, Lipo and others category yet. Can he be? Time will tell but for now he is in a 2nd Tier. And let's not forget guys like Del Torro who very well could be almost if not as good as Pogi in a year or twomd197513-12-2025
- That question about the last wk of the 'tour, like seriously, did the journo not know he had a knee problem.. 🤷
leedorney13-12-2025 - They're hoping to develop GC talent. This is the best way they can do that with their roster.Veganpotter13-12-2025
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❌ Mathieu van der Poel has abandoned the race. ❌ Mathieu van der Poel abandonne. #TDF2022
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