US EditionVan Der Poel Powers Into Tour De France Lead
- On Sunday at Boulogne-sur-Mer, Mathieu van der Poel won stage 2, taking the overall lead after a final 2km breakaway and edging Pogacar in a tense hilltop finish.
- Heavy rain at Lauwin Planque saw 182 riders start, with Vingegaard third, Gregoire fourth, Alaphilippe fifth; Van der Poel called it "super difficult" in tough conditions.
- Van der Poel's stage win and yellow jersey lead confirm his race-changing victory after a tense final 2km breakaway at Boulogne-sur-Mer.
- The upcoming stage three's flat route and potential coastal crosswinds may split the peloton, shaping race strategies ahead of the sprint finish.
41 Articles
41 Articles
The 30-year-old Dutchman characterizes the first weekend of the Tour de France – first as a helper, then as a stage winner and overall leader. Van der Poel was recently criticized for his mountain bike trip.
The Dutchman, linked to the Tour de France by the history of his grandfather Raymond Poulidor, finally returned this Sunday with victory and yellow on the Grande Boucle, after four years of upset stories.
Mathieu van der Poel won a Tour stage for the second time on Sunday and took the yellow jersey. After a few years in which he struggled with his form in the biggest cycling race in the world, he is now at his best at the right time. "I think there will be some more chances for me."
Mathieu van der Poel lived up to his reputation as a favorite on stage 2 of the Tour de France. The former world champion was strong on the steep climbs towards the finish line in Boulogne-sur-Mer and better than Tadej...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources are Center, 38% of the sources lean Right
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
