Mathieu van der Poel vs Tom Pidcock
Mathieu van der Poel vs Tom Pidcock: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Mathieu van der Poel and Tom Pidcock?
Tom Pidcock has emerged as a competitive peer to van der Poel, particularly in cyclo-cross and mountain biking. Their races often showcase a blend of tactical prowess and physical endurance, contributing to the dynamic landscape of modern cycling.
Mathieu van der Poel
Key numbers
- World Championships (Cyclo-cross)8 titles
- Grand Tour Stages Wonmultiple
- Major Classics Victoriesmultiple
- Total Professional Winsover 30
Top honours
- Cyclo-cross World Championships8 titles (2015, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)
- Gravel World Championship1 title (2024)
- Road World Championship1 title (2023)
- Tour of Flanders3 victories
- Paris-Roubaix3 victories
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Tom Pidcock
Key numbers
- Major WinsMultiple
- World Championships Titles3
- Olympic Gold Medals2
- European Championships Titles3
- Grand Tour Stage Wins1
Top honours
- Cyclo-cross World Championships2022 (Elite)
- Cyclo-cross World Championships2019 (Under-23)
- Cyclo-cross World Championships2017 (Junior)
- European Championships2018 (Under-23)
- European Championships2016 (Junior)