Mathieu van der Poel and Tom Pidcock to go head to head in mountain biking for first time since 2023 in Worlds warm-up

Mathieu van der Poel and Tom Pidcock are set to compete against each other in mountain biking for the first time since 2023, with the event serving as a warm-up ahead of the World Championships. The head-to-head matchup between two of the sport's biggest stars marks a notable return to direct competition in the discipline. Full details of the specific event and date are available via Cycling Weekly's Club access.