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Van der Poel and Van Aert Head to Canada for World Championships
Rivals Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert departed for Canada ahead of Sunday's World Championships road race in Montreal. Following a 174km solo stage win at the Tour de Luxembourg, 2023 world champion Van der Poel is considered a top favourite.
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On Tuesday morning, Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert set off for Canada ahead of this Sunday's World Championships road race in Montreal. The rivals are expected to play major roles in the race for the rainbow jersey.
Van der Poel, the 2023 world champion, has been gaining momentum as a top favourite. His strong position follows a 174km solo stage victory at the Tour de Luxembourg.
The upcoming race in Montreal features a brutally hard course. The winner will be decided over a total distance of 273.2km, consisting of 12 laps of the Mount Royal circuit.
Cycling · Cycling News · Published 20:46 · 22 Sept 2026
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