**BREAKING 🚨**: *Mathieu van der Poel Announces Return to BKCP–Powerplus for His FINAL SEASON Before RETIREMENT*
In a move that has stunned the cycling world, **Mathieu van der Poel** has officially confirmed that he will **rejoin BKCP–Powerplus**, the team where his legendary career first took flight, for **one final season** before **retirement**.
The 30-year-old Dutch superstar made the announcement during a press conference earlier today, stating:
> “It feels right to end where it all began. BKCP–Powerplus was my home, and I want to ride with the same passion and simplicity that started my journey. This last season will be about gratitude, reflection, and pushing one last time for greatness.”
Van der Poel, who has claimed major victories across **cyclocross**, **road racing**, and **mountain biking**, will focus on a farewell campaign that includes select classics, World Cup cyclocross races, and potentially the **2026 World Championships**.
BKCP–Powerplus, now operating under the **Crelan–Corendon** umbrella, welcomed him back with open arms.
Team director Christoph Roodhooft said:
> “Mathieu is family. This isn’t just a return — it’s a celebration of everything he’s brought to the sport and to this team.”
With six world titles and countless iconic victories to his name, Van der Poel’s final lap will be one for the ages.
🎙 *More updates and his full race calendar for the farewell season coming soon…*
Would you like an image of him in a retro BKCP–Powerplus jersey to go with this?
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