Does Mathieu Van der Poel use a power meter?

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I’ve been extremely impressed on how well Van der Poel has raced in MTB, CX and this Spring classics season. He’s an incredible talent.

What’s been interesting to me is that I cannot spot a power meter on any of his bikes (Aeroad, Lux, Inflite). I’ve looked at several pictures of all bikes. Does MVDP use a power meter???

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Yes

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Road - yes.
CX - sometimes.

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(Jingle Cross bike w/ PM attachment)

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Of course he does. How would he win races without one?

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https://www.trainerroad.com/forumt/mvdp-powerdata-last-800-meters-of-the-amstel-gold-race/

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