
Van der Poel Wins Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on Unreleased Dura-Ace Wheelset
Mathieu van der Poel dominated the 2026 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad riding what appears to be an unreleased Shimano Dura-Ace wheelset with carbon spokes and hidden nipples, suggesting a forthcoming Dura-Ace release. He broke away on the Molenberg, then attacked on the Muur van Geraardsbergen to solo to victory, with observers noting his Canyon Aeroad CFR, 30c tyres, and gear choices (54/55t chainring and 11-30t cassette) as part of his setup.
