Mathieu van der Poel could join elite list alongside Merckx, Raas, Gilbert & Pogacar with Amstel Gold Race victory

Mathieu van der Poel has already impressed in 2024 with victories at the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix. Now, with the Amstel Gold Race on the horizon, he faces the possibility of matching a prestigious record that only a few have achieved before him.

The Amstel Gold Race, the first great Ardennes classic, is an iconic race that challenges cyclists with its steep hills and winding roads. For van der Poel, who has proven his dominance on varied terrain, this race represents a new challenge and an opportunity to make his mark in cycling history.

At stake for van der Poel is the possibility of matching a select list of cyclists who have managed to win both the Tour of Flanders and the Amstel Gold Race in the same season. These names include cycling legends such as Eddy Merckx, Jan Raas, Philippe Gilbert and Tadej Pogačar.

If van der Poel can add his name to this distinguished list, he will not only cement his position as one of the most talented riders of his generation, but also write a new chapter in the history of Dutch cycling.