Cycling Talk! - 2023 World Championship Cyclocross - Wout van Aert vs Mathieu vd Poel

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Welcome to episode 40! Jack, Geoff and Gerry will preview the world championships Cyclocross in Hoogerheide, the Netherlands February 4th, and 5th. We also discuss the rivalry between Wout van Aert and Mathieu vd Poel and much more.
See the speaker notes below and find out what this podcast is all about!
Podcast notes:
Brief follow up Cycling industry news.

1. Strava apology and acquisition. Fatmap
2. Giant get minority share in Stages.

World championships Cyclocross Hoogerheide

1. 1. Course. https://wkhoogerheide2023.nl/en/
   2. Weather
   3. Time + where to watch
   4. Favorites
      1. Marianne Vos won't ride
      2. Will Pieterse and van Anrooij ride in Under 23 or Elite?
      3. Tom Pidcock wont ride
      4. Note. Its also Jumbo vs alpcin Men and Women. Van Aerit/Van Empel vs Vdp/Pieterse

Wout van Aert vs Mathieu vd Poel

1. 1. https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/mathieu-van-der-poel-and-wout-van-aert-the-anatomy-of-a-rivalry/
   2. Q: did they make each other better, or would they have been the riders they are today if it wasn’t for the 11-year rivalry
   3. Who won more
      1. https://cx.procyclingstats.com/rider-vs-rider/wout-van-aert/mathieu-van-der-poel
   4. Pidock, vd Poel van Aert. List all races they have won.

Vuelta de San Juan

Saudi Tour - opening ceremony was impressive. Not the highest level of international cyclists, but the scenery is incredible around AlUla - available on GCN+
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