thecyclingdane

Paris-Roubaix 2025 will see the return of the 2-time defending champion Mathieu van der Poel who will be chasing history as will debutant Tadej Pogacar who could secure the famous Flanders-Roubaix double. Equally both Wout van Aert and Mads Pedersen will hope to get to the top step of the podium by the time the Roubaix Velodrome comes around.

Tadej Pogacar delivered a masterclass on the roads of Flanders with a weakened Mathieu van der Poel unable to follow the pace and it was Mads Pedersen who snatched a unlikely second place in the final moments and Mathieu van der Poel 3rd despite illness and a crash plus Wout van Aert salvaged a 4th place.

The Tour of Flanders might be a clash between the titans of Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Pogacar, Wout van Aert and Mads Pedersen who have all been on the podium of the race before but can anyone challenge these cobblestone giants?

Follow us @thecyclingdane

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thecyclingdane/

The big omission of the race is the pairing of both Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogacar who will be focusing on their Tour of Flanders and Paris Roubaix preparation but will it be the defending champion Mads Pedersen who can add a third title to his palmares?

E3 Saxo Classic has a special place in the Classics season and in 2025 the whole of the 2023 podium will return to the race with Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Pogacar and Wout van Aert. On that day in 2023 it was Wout van Aert who was the victor but Pogacar will look to replicate van der Poels achievement of last year and win the race as World Champion. 

Mathieu van der Poel managed to complete the hat trick for Alpecin as he withstood the flurries of attacks of Pogacar on the Cipressa and Poggio in a race for the ages.

Jens Voigt is one of the most beloved and respected figures in professional cycling. Over a career spanning nearly two decades, the German rider became known for his aggressive racing style, relentless breakaways, and fearless attitude in the peloton. A multiple-time stage winner in the Tour de France, he famously wore the yellow jersey and played a crucial role as a domestique for some of the sport’s biggest names. Beyond his racing achievements, Voigt’s charismatic personality and trademark phrase—“Shut up, legs!”—made him a fan favorite. Since retiring, he has remained an influential figure in cycling, working as a commentator and ambassador for the sport.

Mathieu van der Poel was instrumental in denying Tadej Pogacar a chance at victory in 2024 but in 2025 the current World Champion will hope to finally clinch the victory but there are many rivals planning to deny him including Mads Pedersen, Filippo Ganna or even the runner up from last year Michael Matthews.

Tadej Pogacar has been phenomenal since winning his rainbow jersey in Zurich with a lot of significant victories including Il Lombardia and Strade Bianche and now he has his sights on Milan San Remo. 

Milan San Remo Pogacar has been able to podium in 2024 but never win does he have the assets to finally win it in 2025?

Tirreno-Adriatico 2025 will have plenty of big names in the race from Mathieu van der Poel to Jonathan Milan and Biniam Girmay and even in the GC contenders there will be Juan Ayuso, Adam Yates and Simon Yates in his first race for Team Visma Lease A Bike.

Follow us @thecyclingdane

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thecyclingdane/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecyclingdane​