Dutch superstar Mathieu van der Poel was caught short after protestors stopped the race
World champion road cyclist Mathieu van der Poel has given credit for his thrilling win to the hospitality of a Scots couple who let him use their loo.
“I had to do a big massive message. I had to knock on the door of a couple’s house along the course. I really owe them and I would like to thank them so much. I couldn’t have carried on racing without their help. The success came after protestors forced a delay in the race, which happened just a few yards up the road from Davie and Shona’s home.
“I think they were just taking advantage of the lull in the race and enjoying the rest while they got focused for the restart.” Tough guy Mathieu fought off the challenges of the very best road riders in the world despite a bruising crash in the final lap of the 271km race. The 28-year-old attacked in the last 25km and held on despite breaking a shoe as he fell on rain-soaked roads.
He said: “It means everything. It was one of my biggest goals and to win it today is amazing. It almost completes my career in my opinion, it’s almost my biggest victory on the road.”
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