Tour's Preferred Custom Paint Shade: Mathieu van der Poel's Yellow Canyon Aeroad CFR
Mathieu van der Poel Wins Second Career Tour de France Stage
In a thrilling finish, Mathieu van der Poel of team Alpecin-Deceuninck clinched victory in the final stage of the Tour de France, beating Tadej Pogacar to the line in Boulogne-sur-Mer.
The Dutch cyclist's winning bike, a Canyon Aeroad CFR, boasts a unique hand-stamped 3D-like pattern on the frame, along with a distinctive paint scheme courtesy of the 'MyCanyon' customization programme.
The bike's high-performance components are tailored to van der Poel's racing setup, with wheelsets typically equipped with aerodynamic, lightweight carbon clinchers, such as those from Zipp or DT Swiss. For this race, he is using Shimano Dura-Ace C60 wheelsets, which feature carbon bladed spokes and redesigned hubs, and are equipped with Pirelli P Zero tyres in a 30mm width.
The bike's seatpost is the Canyon S13 VCLS integrated carbon seatpost, designed for comfort and aerodynamic efficiency. The cockpit features Canyon’s proprietary integrated system, providing aerodynamic benefits and clean cable routing. Van der Poel typically races with a lightweight, performance saddle, such as the Fi’zi:k Arione or an equivalent road racing saddle.
Tragedy struck during Stage 3, when Jasper Philipsen, another rider from Alpecin-Deceuninck, crashed out of the race at the day's intermediate sprint point. Philipsen, who was hoping to contest the stage in his pursuit for the green jersey, suffered a broken collarbone due to the crash. Bryan Coquard was also involved in the incident.
Philipsen's bike, an Aeroad CFR, was decked out in a green paint scheme to honour his lead in the points classification. The bike's components are similar to van der Poel's, reflecting the typical professional Canyon Aeroad CFR configurations used by top riders.
With this win, van der Poel has now taken his second career Tour de France stage and solidified his position as the current leader of the race. The 27-year-old cyclist has already made history by winning Milan-San Remo and Paris Roubaix twice each, and it seems that his Tour de France success is just another addition to his impressive career.
For the most current and exact parts list of van der Poel’s bike, fans are encouraged to check Canyon and team Alpecin-Deceuninck's official social media and race reveal posts, as they occasionally share detailed build specs alongside promotional contests involving the bike.
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