> For the speculators among us: no, Van Aert will not be racing the World Championships in Gravel on October 12th in South Limburg, the Netherlands, either. "I would love to. But the date is very late. We've looked into it, but... part of our plan is to finish the season very early and get some rest a bit sooner."

> In order to, and here's the catch: "hopefully have a good winter." This is open to interpretation. Is Van Aert referring purely to his training schedule? Or is there a more extensive cyclocross program in the works? To be continued, no doubt.

this guy is such a obedient drone how can anyone like him
> just doesn't fit the plan bro