Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel expressed a lack of enthusiasm for the Tour de France, stating he prefers to focus on fewer races where he has a better chance of winning. In an interview, he outlined his ambitions for 2025, aiming to secure his fourth Tour of Flanders title and win the mountain bike world championship. Van der Poel enjoys assisting his teammate Jasper Philipsen and is considering participating in Paris-Nice over Tirreno-Adriatico as he prepares for the cycling classics.