'Maybe it's a one-day festival': Classics man Van der Poel takes his third Tour de France win in Ussel

Mathieu van der Poel claimed his third stage victory at the Tour de France with a win in Ussel, further cementing his reputation as one of cycling's premier classics specialists. The Dutch rider, known for his explosive one-day race performances, demonstrated that his skillset translates effectively to Grand Tour stage racing. His comment suggesting the stage felt like a 'one-day festival' reflects his natural affinity for punchy, demanding terrain similar to the spring classics.