The greatest of a generation
Combining generational levels of raw talent with a fearless, relentlessly attacking riding style, MVDP burst onto the road racing scene with a string of standout performances in the 2019 Classics season.
His final flourish of that Spring – a moment that crash-landed him into the wider cycling consciousness – was a victory at Amstel Gold Race that will go down as one of the greatest performances of all time.
Single handedly dragging the chase group across a huge gap to then lead himself out and sprint to overhaul the final leader right on the line, MVDP created a moment of spine-tingling excitement that we’ll never forget.
Since then, he’s continued to build his legacy with season after season of unforgettable highlights.
In a generation of greats, he might just be the greatest.