AGR 2019, RVV 2020 and now this Strade Bianchi 2021, all historic races. When he wins big races he does it in an extraordinary way. Can't wait for MVDP first Paris Roubaix win!
Can't think of a higher possible level in that leading group, maybe only Roglic missing out of the top of the crop of this generation of cyclists. Epic race really.
In dutch, a topper in the sport is called "classy". Purely because he or she is the top of the top. I really believe that Mathieu van der poel should be given a name that is even better than a class one. Mathieu van der poel = mama mia.. So good. And remember my words people. .. The 2021 worldchampionship i think Mathieu van der poel gonna be the nr 1 favoriete for the title. If he have 100% the legs who will stop him? Julian alaphilipe? Wout van Aert? They are in my opinion the only 2 in this moment who can make it difficult for Mathieu. They are the 3 best in this moment. Its a fact. Greetings from Holland..
@@mathieuvanderpoel4007 in Strade 2020 he Got a flat Tire at bad timing , after that he was exhausted. And MSR is not that big of a nightmare for him , Jasper stuyven won , not Wva or Julian alaphillipe. Even if they win it is great sportmanship
Julian vs Mathieu! The attack that really defined this race. He all out attack that steep climb leaving Julian behind. I think Julian underestimated that climb? Thoughts?
If you streamed the race this year on Eurosport player only, you were playing dirty, Eurosport team! I was hoping to see it on Eurosport 1 or 2 as well!
I am still wondering why Egan didn’t even try to step in that final! Alaphilippe at least stood up and but Egan didn’t even bother and he wasn’t doing his pain faces!!
I believe egan knows he is not ready yet ,still in tapping mode.His target is just to join 1st group. And u can see the best of out of him in next race or 2
@@brunospasta don’t get me wrong! I am just wondering if it was a strategic decision or he was just close to his limit! I would never dare to question there effort!!
He does not need to be. The team he's in is completely build around him. This team also allows him to ride multiple disciplines, like MTB and cyclocross. If they want they can enter any GT, because they became first in the UCI Pro standings last year. Another question is, does MVDP need teammates at all to win races?
@@lucasswerts4526 Probably Alpecin will join WT in the next licence revision. As you said, they're on startlist for all three grand-tours, all important one-week races and classics Yes, he needs teammates. When he was winning classics 2 years ago, he gained much attention and many teams started to think how to stop MVDP tactically. It is actually more difficult for him to win classics on his own because more teams know what to expect from him. It is even harder because MVDP is going to ride classics more frequently and the fatigue can appear on April. So, it was necessary to hire more world-class domestiques. Modolo, Meurisse, Dillier, Vermeesch, Rickaert, De Bondt, Vakoc and many more make this team completely different and more WT level as Corendon looked two years ago. I don't agree that Alpecin is built completely around MVDP. Philipsen and Merlier will have many sprint opportunities, probably each of them will try Tour and Giro flat stages. Some riders will try their luck in breaks, in WT races where MVDP won't appear (he can't ride everything). Dutchman is the team main superstar but better riders will come year-by-year because Alpecin will be able to offer them something.
Wasn't it per minute? Surprised he didn't bonk. I suppose if one of the world's best needs it, producing not far of double the average cyclists power, I need a minimum of 120g on my tuesday night noodle?
Not very good highlights, very sparodic and difficult to follow, made worse by the idiot commentator trying oh so hard to pronounce every riders name in some weird foreign accent. Sometimes I had no idea what he was saying. Watch coverage elsewhere e.g. it - much better and less agonising pronunciation.
Young race but with a great classic taste. One of the most beautiful races in the world
One of the most iconic for sure, together with Paris Roubaix.
Never fails to entertain and create interesting races
one of the best attacks i've ever seen by mvdp on that last climb. simply majestic.
Out of this world, for sure. I was lost for words 😵😵
Do you have some power data how many watts he produced?
@@philipp9775 over 9000
After watching what he can do in cyclocross racing, I am not surprised that he can be this brutal. Simply exciting to watch him race
@@adityanoorfauzi5792 🤣
AGR 2019, RVV 2020 and now this Strade Bianchi 2021, all historic races. When he wins big races he does it in an extraordinary way. Can't wait for MVDP first Paris Roubaix win!
yess
Van der Poel, van Aert, Pogacar, Alaphilippe, Bernal, Pidcock, all in one group, absolutely insane lineup
Impressive race by Egan, nice to see him back!
Impressive from Matthieu aswell
The favorites didn't fail to entertain the cycling world...Bernal is showing He is ready to make some noise...
MVDP is a beast !! Beat wout at cyclocross and now won strade bianche!! I've lost my word for this guy
The music at the beginning always gives me the feeling that I am in the middle of a super hard interval with Si suffering alongside me
niche reference, but i love it.
MVP made them Look Like Cat c Riders at the end. Unbelievable watts
Unbelievable watts exactly
This level of entertainment is insane.
The accelaration of mvdp uphill is ridiculous
Brutal lineup, amazing battles, epic winner... can't believe what I saw there
MVDP made Bernal and Alaphilipe look out of there depth on the last climb to the finish. What a stunning victory
This Strade race is truly one of the best races of the year.
Can't think of a higher possible level in that leading group, maybe only Roglic missing out of the top of the crop of this generation of cyclists. Epic race really.
Hirschi?
@@martijnprinzen7124 this aged poorly
super edition of the best race of the year.
This dutch man is from another level...
From a great cycling family..
In dutch, a topper in the sport is called "classy". Purely because he or she is the top of the top. I really believe that Mathieu van der poel should be given a name that is even better than a class one. Mathieu van der poel = mama mia.. So good. And remember my words people. .. The 2021 worldchampionship i think Mathieu van der poel gonna be the nr 1 favoriete for the title. If he have 100% the legs who will stop him? Julian alaphilipe? Wout van Aert? They are in my opinion the only 2 in this moment who can make it difficult for Mathieu. They are the 3 best in this moment. Its a fact. Greetings from Holland..
Isn’t it possible to make highlights with original commentary?
ruclips.net/video/vJSjhquP0xI/видео.html
What a rider
That was quite impressive by the Dutch beast, he will win a lot more this year
Check out the size difference at 4:47 between MvdP and Alaphilippe. Like something off The Lord of the Rings.
heroic win from Van der Poel!!
Great racing...so happy for Bernal and Pidcock...congrat to MVP
great races mathieu great champion !
wout van aert been having nightmares, seeing van der poel and another world champion
Like MvdP have nightmares last year at Strade and MSR.
@@mathieuvanderpoel4007 in Strade 2020 he Got a flat Tire at bad timing , after that he was exhausted. And MSR is not that big of a nightmare for him , Jasper stuyven won , not Wva or Julian alaphillipe. Even if they win it is great sportmanship
Mvdp just uploaded his stats on Strava. That final attack was insane
Please make a how the race was won video for this race
i wish to see MVP vs Cancellara . i remember Cancellara finish this race 4:39:35 while MVDP finishing it 4:40:29
Time in classics races is not a realible measure,It depends from the peloton's pace most of the time.
Even faster in 2008 but what does it mean? It was not the same distance for starters.
This was WVA's worst strade bianche ever and he arrived 4th, that says a lot
Yh, i know, he has not a good day
But it was his first competition ride this year ...so 4 th isnt that bad.
@@pinzgauerbelgium yeah mine was a compliment actually, it shows how good he always performs in this race. I'm pretty sure he'll win it again one day
Dan Lloyd is no longer the best placed rider at Strade Bianche 😂
I know I thought that
If only I could remember who he was riding for at the time...
Perfecta pronunciación de los nombres españoles, enhorabuena !
also italians, really impressive
Another grate race for Alaphilippe! Go Julian, next stop Milano-Sanremo
Not many of the old guard about. The future is here with the young team..
MVP is monster!
Julian vs Mathieu! The attack that really defined this race. He all out attack that steep climb leaving Julian behind. I think Julian underestimated that climb? Thoughts?
It's Mathieu
Absolutely incredible gene pool selection
Yeah it is... Adrie van der Poel as a dad, and Raymond Poulidor's genes via mom's side...
Hehey a Canyon which doesn't break 👏
It was just too much predictable, but with a group of favorites like that I just dont know how other teams could counter all of them.
Is there any argument that MVDP is the best rider in the world right now?
Nope
@@mathieuvanderpoel4007 who then
@@oranjetoeters1 i meant there is no argument.
Mvdp is another breed
Wout van aert was not weak he was just not in form after his stage
Those new handlebars helped!
I think it’s his old bike from last year
@@TheDreamtheaterlover same bike different handlebars
Damn those watts
Mathieu!
kwiato start?
If you streamed the race this year on Eurosport player only, you were playing dirty, Eurosport team! I was hoping to see it on Eurosport 1 or 2 as well!
Wot a wattage aircraft carrier, sod the bazooka's. Hope it's real.
1004 watts the last climb 🤪
I am still wondering why Egan didn’t even try to step in that final! Alaphilippe at least stood up and but Egan didn’t even bother and he wasn’t doing his pain faces!!
I believe egan knows he is not ready yet ,still in tapping mode.His target is just to join 1st group. And u can see the best of out of him in next race or 2
I love it when people be like: "Why did he not just padel harder and win??".
@@brunospasta don’t get me wrong! I am just wondering if it was a strategic decision or he was just close to his limit! I would never dare to question there effort!!
Sorry Dan Lloyd......oh well second place on the list is still ok I guess
I'm still amazed how MVP is not în a world tour team
He does not need to be. The team he's in is completely build around him. This team also allows him to ride multiple disciplines, like MTB and cyclocross. If they want they can enter any GT, because they became first in the UCI Pro standings last year. Another question is, does MVDP need teammates at all to win races?
@@lucasswerts4526 Probably Alpecin will join WT in the next licence revision. As you said, they're on startlist for all three grand-tours, all important one-week races and classics
Yes, he needs teammates. When he was winning classics 2 years ago, he gained much attention and many teams started to think how to stop MVDP tactically. It is actually more difficult for him to win classics on his own because more teams know what to expect from him. It is even harder because MVDP is going to ride classics more frequently and the fatigue can appear on April. So, it was necessary to hire more world-class domestiques. Modolo, Meurisse, Dillier, Vermeesch, Rickaert, De Bondt, Vakoc and many more make this team completely different and more WT level as Corendon looked two years ago.
I don't agree that Alpecin is built completely around MVDP. Philipsen and Merlier will have many sprint opportunities, probably each of them will try Tour and Giro flat stages. Some riders will try their luck in breaks, in WT races where MVDP won't appear (he can't ride everything). Dutchman is the team main superstar but better riders will come year-by-year because Alpecin will be able to offer them something.
CANYON: Guess MVDP is now using an old aerobar post the mishap earlier!! 😉Well done MVDP!! 🇳🇱
JA need to stop showing his weakness
120g of sugar per hour for MVDP!
Wasn't it per minute? Surprised he didn't bonk. I suppose if one of the world's best needs it, producing not far of double the average cyclists power, I need a minimum of 120g on my tuesday night noodle?
People watching race outdoors and having facemask? Wut?
Bruh is this still real
Tom pidcock 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Odio profondo per questo van der poel, già che è olandese, si scoprirà magari in futuro che è dopato...
Not very good highlights, very sparodic and difficult to follow, made worse by the idiot commentator trying oh so hard to pronounce every riders name in some weird foreign accent. Sometimes I had no idea what he was saying. Watch coverage elsewhere e.g. it - much better and less agonising pronunciation.