One of the defining rivalries of modern cycling, whenever Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel face off it's a must-watch event. With both riders' winter calendars now confirmed, anticipation is building for the next chapter in this epic battle.
Wout Van Aert vs Mathieu Van der Poel 2022-2023:
December 4: World Cup Antwerp
December 23: Exact Cross Mol
December 26: World Cup Gavere
December 27: Superprestige Heusden-Zolder
December 28: Superprestige Diegem
December 30: Exact Cross Loenhout
February 5: World Championships, Hoogerheide
With there being seven crossover dates to add to your calendars, it is sure to be an action-packed, drama-filled winter of racing. Check out Mathieu van der Poel's full cyclocross schedule here and find out when and where Wout van Aert will be in action right here.
More races can be added throughout the period of January where Wout van Aert's calendar is relatively unknown. However, the following races are confirmed to see both superstars in action.
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✨𝐌 𝐕 𝐃 𝐏 is coming... Yes! Cycling superstar @mathieuvdpoel will race in Benidorm @UCIcyclocrossWC. ➡️ benidormcx.es/mathieu-van-de… La estrella @mathieuvdpoel disputará la Copa del Mundo #BenidormCX. 🤪 ¿Os lo vais a perder?
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