Mathieu van der Poel changes schedule and should debut rainbow jersey at Bretagne Classic
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Mathieu van der Poel was meant to be debuting his rainbow jersey at the Eurométropole Tour but his schedule may see changes that will have the jersey out sooner. He will likely be racing the Bretagne Classic.
According to Ouest-France the Bretagne Classic will not only see van der Poel in action, but also Jasper Philipsen. If present, both riders will be big favourites to the victory in the hilly classic, won by Wout van Aert last year. Philipsen is currently at the Renewi Tour taking success, one that hasn't stopped since starting the Tour de France.
As for van der Poel he will be racing the MTB Olympic Games test race in September and will be undergoing some gravel racing as will Wout van Aert. His season on the road was to end at the World Championships but his triumph in Glasgow sees him change schedule.
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