Unclipped with Grace Brown: Fair game or foul play? Van der Poel challenges the peloton | March 31

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E3 Saxo Classic winner Mathieu van der Poel calls out unsportsmanlike tactics, exploring where these strategies originate and debating what qualifies as fair game versus a dirty move.


Mathieu van der Poel’s victory at E3 Saxo Classic was clouded by his call for fair play, criticizing teams for unsportsmanlike tactics after a crash early in the race.

The debate around what constitutes fair game in cycling has intensified, with questions about whether it’s the riders or their directors pushing for these aggressive strategies.

Meanwhile, Lorena Wiebes claimed her 100th win, cementing her dominance as the Belgian Classics continue.


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