Mathieu Van Der Poel Fined for Spitting—Yes, Spitting—on Rowdy Fans During a Race

Since the beginning of this year’s cyclocross season, Mathieu van der Poel has been absolutely dominant. It would appear that the Dutch superstar, who is 28 years old, is unstoppable in any circumstance, regardless of the race, the course, the conditions, or the participants. During this season, he has competed seven times and won seven of those races. All of his closest competitors, including Wout van Aert, Tom Pidcock, and Eli Iserbyt, have been defeated by him in a straightforward manner.

Nevertheless, following the race that took place this past weekend in the city of Hulst in the Netherlands, his Following the conclusion of the race, van der Poel stated that his actions were a reaction to the persistent jeers that were directed toward a specific group of spectators, even during the pre-race laps of the racers. Additionally, according to a statement released by the organizers of the race, the boos were accompanied by the throwing of beers onto van der Poel while the race was already in progress. A pair of official race photographers were even pushed into a body of water by the fans in question on multiple occasions.

The action of Van der Poel was captured on camera in a clear and unmistakable manner, and it garnered attention all over the world as the video circulated on social media.

“Even even while we were warming up. During the post-race interview, van der Poel stated, “I’ve had enough of those boos.” “At some point, it’s enough,” she said. Even in my case.”

When van der Poel was asked to repeat what the fans had said to him, he declined the request and said, “It is always better to ask them yourself.” I’m not going to use that phrase again.”During the final lap of the muddy race, van der Poel was caught on camera spitting into the faces of some local fans. This is a major blemish for a season that has been historically amazing.