# The Cobbled Classics Begin: Mathieu van der Poel Versus The World

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Podcast: [Beyond the Peloton Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-peloton-podcast-7315974)
Published: 2026-02-28T05:25:01+00:00
Episode link: https://beyondthepeloton.substack.com/p/the-cobbled-classics-begin-mathieu
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Spencer Martin and co-host Andrew Vontz discuss the upcoming weekend of racing at the unofficial season opening on the Belgian cobbles with Omloop Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne, where Mathieu van der Poel will take on the field while Wout van Aert continues to struggle to get, and stay, healthly, before veering into a wide range of topics, including the continuing trend of road pros turning to gravel, and if the worst WorldTour roster could compete on your local group ride. Weekend Preview: Cobbled Classics Kickoff ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to Andrew’s Choose the Hard Way Podcast Follow Spencer & Andrew on Strava This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthepeloton.substack.com/subscribe

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