Mathieu van der Poel x Matt Stephens | First interview as Road Race World Champion

[@MarriedWithBackpacks]

How can you not be a fan of MVDP. This guy puts on a show every race. Never wins by chance, it's always an impressive win, and on top of that, he's also a really nice guy. To many more years Matthieu.

[@koldoascunce2706]

He really looks like his grandfather

[@mikeecker]

He did win this year against wva cuz of a flat. That is by chance. Otherwise, spot on

[@ericneubauer5345]

He is such a great guy.

[@CrashBandiii]

This new generation of riders has really animated road racing. I stopped watching after about 2013/2014. But the last couple of years have rekindled that love for the sport again

[@gabrielmazza7923]

@@mikeecker he would have won anyway, with all probabilities. Also, mechanicals are part of racing, they don't make wins less honorable.

[@urbanjungle9600]

Matt Stephens is such a great interviewer. I love how people are just casually walking by not knowing its one of the finest athletes on the planet chatting away!

[@keihnungm2011]

and some dutch guy

[@edwin.jansen]

It helps that he is a former pro too. They know he knows what they are talking about and will ask some good-to-the-point questions.

[@rinkydinkron]

Matt Stephens is such a great communicator. Interviewees instantly relax in his presence.

[@nuriaflores2253]

Matt’s the man!

[@matty7dream1]

And Mathieu is quite good as well...

[@dellerbeller]

Matt Stephens is brilliant.

[@Zwift]

Isn't he just!

[@alexspencer7170]

Couldn't agree more, i was literally just about to type a similar message but saw yours 🙂

[@guystevens311]

Matt and Mathieu - a perfect combo

[@endianAphones]

Best non cyclist in (road) cycling. Technically, he's a retired pro.

[@DanielEarlester]

He needs to relax a bit more and not be so nervous.

[@miguelsuarez1511]

Matt is great! and Mathieu, along with Pogacar and Wout have made this sport so much fun and exciting again. Cheers!

[@Zwift]

Epic sport to watch! 🧡

[@edwin.jansen]

You are forgetting Roglic and Sagan.

[@joshuawhittaker1197]

@@edwin.jansen agreed. Plus Julian!

[@lauig]

I love how Matt is on a casual yet steady mission to turn cycling interviews into a best snacks of the world appreciation show. 😄

[@scotia7566]

Without doubt THE most exciting Word Championship men’s race ever. As a proud Scotsman, seeing Scotland at its finest has been amazing and having Mathieu van der Poel crowned champion on our roads was an unforgettable experience👍👍👍

[@Zwift]

Wow lucky you got to watch it! 👍🚀

[@urbanjungle9600]

Scotland has put on the best world championships ever! It’s been awesome. ❤

[@stevenfairchild8477]

Agree, one of the best World Championships of all time!!

[@adamkubiak1933]

Agreed! Awesome.

[@Danthaman1971]

YEs, be proud, watching this made me want to visit Scotland some day!

[@Bikejon]

I used to ride with Matt in the same club 30 odd years ago. He has always had that brilliant personality. He helped me win my first ever road race as a junior by guiding my tactics on a club run chat. He came and found me the next day post-race (he was riding the big boys race after my event) and wanted to know how I did. He is just genuine and cares about people. As for Mathieu's worlds win - wow. That was a fantastic race! What a winner. I love how he got on with it after the crash. That shoe should be in a museum.

[@stratbutcher]

That shoe "will" be in a museum. FTFY :)

[@petecollis4980]

Great to see Matt on these brilliant interviews the most enjoyable down to earth ones out there. @Bikejon I guest that would have been a Hemel Hempsted CC club ride? And I may have been in that race you won?

[@towhee7472]

My friend is amateur elite in my country, so amongst the strongest riders who don't ride for a living, and he raced a couple professionals in one race, where they completely dropped him. These pros got dropped by Mathieu. It is very difficult to understand the level that this young man is at. Pure inspiration!

[@MikeStarr1000]

If Scotland had a national tour, maybe 5-6 days, I'd watch every year. It's a stunning place. Fantastic interview Matt. No gushing, or fan-boying, just a bit of fun

[@LewisTaylor4]

I’m desperate for the tour of Britain to go to the highlands. Could have a summit finish on Cairngorm. Proper climbs and absolutely stunning views

[@LB1973]

@@LewisTaylor4 It was there last year stage one was Aberdeen to Glenshee. Its not in Scotland this year annoyingly. Id love a stage over the bealach na ba not sure its feasible though

[@Fabs821]

Matt was totally right. I think a lot of people were very happy that VDP became world champion on Sunday. Just a great guy all around.

[@ianmckay9110]

excellent interview as always Matt, well done. Mathieu seems like a really genuine, nice guy.

[@headofmyself5663]

Best race i have seen in 30 years. Second best was Amstel where Mathieu won too. Not a coincidence! 😂

[@TheSteinbitt]

Can’t beat Amstel, that was crazy. This was just very strong.

[@polkadotjersey4884]

Fully agreed with Amstel. That was a monster!

[@cjharrer01]

Thanks for that great interview! MvdP is a genuine good guy and Matt did a great job of showing that to people. A great representative for the Rainbow Jersey! Loved the interview.

[@edlaverack]

Great chemistry, love it.

[@gemmafletcher5611]

What an absolute gent and down to earth dude MVDP is. I know he said he isn’t hoping to win on Saturday at the mtb but I would love to see it.

[@bikeyclown4669]

A classy interview with one of the classiest racers of all time.

[@colinfisher2463]

Always love a matt Stephens interview, knows his stuff but always makes it look like a couple of mates chatting. MVP just a chilled guy.

[@Teeve01]

I really appreciate the way Matt interviews people and this is no exception. So personable and fun. It’s always a good watch.

[@AskMOTT]

Two legends, great interview Matt. I randomly became of fan a few years back of MVDP because his aggressive style of racing is fun to watch and he just seems like a genuinely nice dude. It's been a thrill cheering for him from afar.

[@northernferretsvids...246]

Matt is just brilliant, he can put people at ease and that helps with great, relaxed interviews. As for MVDP, what can you say, an absolute animal on a bike, but such an approachable, easy going, nice guy off the bike. Difficult not to like him!

[@geiringebrevik5377]

Matt & Matthieu are a great pair. Both are super nice guys. And as Matt says in the end, «Don’t stop doing what you are doing». The both of you. You do bring smiles on peoples faces.

[@kithinders1086]

Matt Stephens did a magnificent job bringing MVP to the people. Traditionally, MVP is a bit stoic and removed from the audience, but here, Stephens works to help the audience relate to MVP in a whole new way. I'm not sure if the writers had all the ideas or Matt himself, but this is a whole new side of MVP that we're seeing and we have Matt Stephens to thank. Best MVP interview by a country mile. High fives all around. XOXO Your (Matt's) adoring fan

[@Serenoj69]

In his native Netherlands, may be due to the language, he is not that stoic. But he can be.

[@AgedYoungster]

Brilliant. What a genuinely easy going guy MVDP is. Peebles was blessed by his presence, and how good to see how willing to try some our our most famous "delicacies" !!! I watched his father race the final stage of The Prutour in Edinburgh in May 1999, so it's fantastic to see how the next generation has turned out. Matt, as usual, brings out the humourous side of everybody with his own personality. This was a superb video. Thank You !!!

[@jascollinscork]

OMG MVDP and MATT Stephens interview..... Cracking interview..... Not even that.... Just 2 down to earth pals having a chat 👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻 AND LOVE all the gifts at the end 👍🏻😍

[@CoreenMazzocchi]

Well done, so much nicer and more relaxed than a standard interview. Brings out some of mvdp's personality.

[@mvschooten]

Excellent, love this kind of interview

[@nitsua-ng7qf]

Fantastic interview Matt, MVDP and the other riders made this years road race an incredible spectacle. I’m totally in awe of these amazing athletes, best of luck for Saturday Matthieu.

[@assmanxhire]

Hey Matt, another killer interview, with no other than the spanking brand new World Road Champion. What a guy Mathieu, I hope he races well after his 40's, he's already a Legend.

[@garysimpson8860]

He’s a star , sounds very down to earth and dosnt seem to have an ego or a chip on his shoulder and boy he’s great to watch racing 👍

[@bbuuttercupp]

Great interview, I absolutely love how casual it was. I would love more athlete interviews like this

[@rankobarensic]

We zijn trots op Matthieu!!🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🧡🧡🧡🙏🙏🙏❣️❣️❣️

[@chrisbrodroy1183]

2 legends! Great interview!

[@Zwift]

He was just the best! 🐐

[@Tex735]

That was one of the best interviews I've ever seen. Just 2 guys shooting the breeze. Matt and MVDP just chewing the fat. NOICE!

[@jameswtownsend]

Great interview, humble, funny, genuine, gotta love MVP. I suggest Irn Bru also becomes the national drink of the Netherlands, perfect colour match.

[@christopherbicknell8849]

A gentleman on and off the bike. Great cyclist and an even better man. Matt Stephens!

[@TylerKTanaka]

Really good interview. Nice to hear MVDP speak out of his kit and off a bike. What an athlete, love his attacking style.

[@evanshaw17]

Matt is such a great interviewer and a decent fellow besides and this interview is wonderful well done well done

[@docnob]

What a great interview: talking about extraordinary things in a very down-to-earth, relatable way. In the end we are all merely humans having very personal experiences. Thanks for sharing your's!

[@christophercortes1524]

Matt is the GOAT of interviewing!🤙🏾

[@MeSimonRichard]

Turning 46 next week and I f i were to meet MVDP i would probably scream like a little girl. Such a complete rider and total gentleman, couldn't be happier for his win !

[@wolfharthiphop]

You're idolising him, grow up.

[@edwin.jansen]

Compliments to his parents!

[@MeSimonRichard]

@@wolfharthiphop Pretty sure im all grown up by now, but thanks for the concern ! Still i think MVDP is a great role model and ambassador for cycling.

[@abedfo88]

@@wolfharthiphop weird comment? looks like you need to do some growing.

[@notmyrealname6272]

Love your enthusiasm. I agree. 🎉

[@asisperez-iriondo5450]

Grande Mateo! LEGEND

[@Felixshor3]

The chippy they went to is a banger! Also a good cycling cafe round the corner

[@alanolucky13]

Where is this?

[@Felixshor3]

@@alanolucky13 Stirling

[@dwaynepedals]

Awesome video! And love how Zwift is getting up and personal with the athletes in this organic format. Keep them coming.

[@norbert4571]

Little fun story: Back in February I was in Hoogerheide for the Cyclocross World Champs and as I was getting in the arena around 11am I think, I could see the Men Elites were doing their last warmup laps. And as I was crossing with the masses this little road of access to the course, I could see with the corner of my eye a cyclist coming quite fast at me from the right hand side. Thought it was a spectator cycling to the race, so I kept walking. But then all of a sudden I see him cutting the corner and coming straight at me and in a split second I had to decide whether to stop still or keep walking forward to let the "lunatic" coming at 20mph at a big mass of spectators pass. So I stopped still and he managed to stop last second at like 30cm from me and avoid crashing. I looked up and it was MVDP. Had I hesitatated 1 extra sec he could've crashed into me and possibly injured himself before the race and not be able to compete properly. And not be the first double Cyclocross and Road WC 🙈.

[@addypope2706]

Very nice interview. Amazing to be there in Glasgow to see him win and even better to have him in my home town of Peebles. It's not a big place, so you cant help but bump into the riders, especially around the coffee shops! Side note on Irn Bru - it used to outsell Coca Cola in Scotland which made Scotland one of the only countries where Coke was not top dog in the fizzy pop market. They have reduced their sugar way more than most brands and it still tastes great.

[@MostlyFoolish]

Such a cool interview, the best I have seen in a long time. Relaxed, fun and insightful.

[@cyclingbikerwholovestotinker]

Lovely interview Matt, Mathieu is such a nice lad, true honour to have him race and win in Scotland. Maybe he can do what Brian Smith couldn't and bring Tunnocks and Irnbru sponsors into the cycling scene. Keep up the great work and content, we all love watching and listening to your podcasts and shows 👌

[@nadgeemark]

I feel blessed to be watching cycle racing in the era of MVP vs WVA vs Tom Pidcock and the Taday Pogacer vs Jonas Vinegaard. Lot's of late night race watching on the edge of my seat. Oh, and Matt Stephens just rocks. His interview with Cecelie Uttrip Ludwig was epic.

[@chrischoquette5149]

Incredible interview! Love the format. So chill. The snack gifts were brilliant! MVP, such a legend!

[@od1koneod171]

Great interview Mr Stephens. MVdP is a great sport! Thanks champ

[@madgwicd]

MvP is such a champion, literally!

[@alistairbooth2848]

This is superb, smiled the whole way through! What a top interview and top guy MVDP is. This was even sweeter for me as i used to walk over that bridge everyday at school lunch to get my half pizza supper before boosting back up for class. Matt pulled out some stonking gifts too, top effort on the Forsyths grub, that place is legendary, highly recommend the steak and macaroni pies! More of this content please!!!

[@Tilemason1]

I've seen many folks interviewed by many different interviewer's and Matt just brings his ❄️chill self in, prepared but like a bro not standard Media.❣️🎯

[@JacquesV43]

I like so much this guy very humble, laid back and half French of course

[@AndrewDHDavidson]

Damn! best MVPD interview to date, great job Matt Stephens! Both were so relaxed.

[@JSC131]

Brilliant interview Matt MDVP my favourite cyclist so glad he won phenomenal effort

[@Viora2010]

Mathieu van der Poel, Wout van Aert and Tom Pidcock are my favorite guys. Super sportsmen, friendly and always time for a chat.

[@joopiedelange8463]

You forgot one, Tadej Pogačar he is also a good sportsmen and friendly and he is the number one on UCI ranking!

[@Robert-mn8gc]

Pretty sure there's a few u let off

[@daniels.2720]

With the depth of really great cycling talent at the moment > it's practically a honor to be able to watch right now !!

[@24samw]

At least I now know I am doing one thing right with my training and nutrition. IRN BRU, a can a day, made from girders. (Also crazy to see MVDP and Matt Stephens walking the green in Peebles, just around the corner!) What a cracking video!

[@freedapain88]

Proper champion on and off the bike, chapeau MVDP!

[@RSHekscher]

Mathieu is so wonderfully Dutch. Direct, honest about the third gift: "When did you get this, this doesn't look very tasty". That is considered to be quite rude over there, Mat :).

[@rachelhackman8]

Super interview! ❤❤❤🚴‍♀️🚀

[@higbert99]

What a smasher if an interview. Great format. Been a mad year of great cycling. Would be special to see MVDP win on Saturday.

[@grzegorzkwasniewski9069]

One of best interviews to watch. Matt as host, and Mathieu as guest - it can't get any better than this. MVDP - I love you man! Please continue to do what you do :D Matt Stevens - you're awsome! I would love to have you comment on all racing events!

[@nigelgittins]

Beautiful.. both top quality people.. Iron bru in the bottle would be a good shout. Without most of the fizz though. Would be spraying everywhere

[@TwistyTrails]

That was a fantastic interview and a great watch. Was hoping for a deep-fried Mars Bar to be offered by Matt, but they’re perhaps not the choice of Champions and perhaps explains my cycling performance😂. Saw the road race from the finish line in Glasgow - what a spectacular effort from all riders, but a thoroughly well deserved win for MVdP! Chapeau.

[@tingtongcurry]

absolutely beautiful interview, both people so humble and bike racers with a nice chat.

[@notmyrealname6272]

Loved this interview. Loved that MVDP wasn’t rude about course. I mean of course since he won but so many of them have been really rude. I love that he acknowledged that it was good for spectators and that that is actually important. He’s such a champion in every way. ❤

[@yeyeTF2]

love the walk and talk interview style. very candid and comfortable. also matt is great ( the old guy ha)

[@merseypicsvids]

Came here for the interview, but left happy after watching MVP neck an Iron Bru.

[@MisterZwifter]

Such a brilliant discussion! Good stuff Matt - you bought out a really fun side of MvdP. Great fun!

[@Rich_Mitch_Creative]

What a wonderfully down to earth, honest interview. Both are legends.

[@mtb71]

Brilliant interview

[@williampringle1790]

The best interviews the best. Wouldn’t you just love to ride bikes and hang out with these guys? Matt Stevens is arguably the greatest interviewer in the cycling universe. Chapeau to both of you! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️

[@stephenbetley9596]

What's not to like. Matt Stephens & MvDP having a chat. Just needed Pogi popping up in the background. 😀

[@1TimeRunner]

What a race! And what an interview. Brilliant.

[@Bigdave_t4]

Hes awesome, and great to see him win and give such indepth to how and why a day later!! Chapeau mathieu

[@KillAudio89]

This is just awesome. MVDP is such a legend and Matt Stephens is a brilliant interviewer 👌

[@callumrf]

Zwift 🤝 Tunnocks. The partnership we all need

[@jubeeju]

Great video. Love the way MvdP rocks his Rolex Rosegold GMT.

[@Maffy-h]

He's a great world champion & a great role model 👏 👍🏻

[@chrisstrider]

What an affable fellow 😊

[@russellalexander2504]

Great interview

[@etienneberbers6491]

brilliant relaxed interview... great interview Matt

[@johnreyintia1482]

Spontanious one. Nice. Im a fan! 🇵🇭 Congratulations MVDP!

[@garethjones3806]

Rare to see an interview with a rucksack - always innovating Matt Stephens.

[@sebastiansowieso8179]

great interview, good vibes from both of the guys !

[@paddylogan13]

What a treat. Enjoyed that enormously. What a star he is.

[@Joshuavoice29]

For someone so young and talented Mathieu is so down to earth. It doesn't hurt that Matt is very personable and an excellent interviewer.

[@leedsunited007]

Roger Daltrey really knows his stuff. Great interview. Enjoy that jersey. MVDP

[@Beatz-he5xe]

That made me laugh…who you say?😂😂😂

[@sebastiendelannoy-zb5dh]

Matthieu is on a different planet and yet so chill. Very focused, exceptional rider and so brutally factual as much as he is brutal when he attacks.

[@HanxHeez]

Great interview! Gets me emotional again..., I mean, what a rider.

[@michellejohnstone6106]

A brilliant interview 2 genuine guys of cycling 👍

[@davidlindsay6223]

I didn't think I could like Mathieu any more.....but now he approves the best drink in the world!!!

[@jamescoulter8413]

Have been in the WVA camp for sure but really warmed to MVDP in last year or two. Irn Bru for the win!! Great interview.

[@jeremynorth]

Utterly delightful. MvdP is the best bloke on and off the bike. Thanks Matt for this wonderful clip. The park bench scene is sheer perfection and I was already blown away before that!

[@recrevs963]

good job matt stpehens inerviewing mathieu!!! thank you!

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

Congrats Big Mathy, big loving hug adorable cycling champions giving us the most exciting thrilling emotions wishing them keep on pushing pedals and entertain us fans for other hundred years from now on, yeah, champions of the world are . ..like supermen holding super human powers indeed, something we could never ever succeed❤

[@richphillips76]

Brilliant interview. MVDP - not only a world champion but seems like a down to earth top bloke. Matt Stephens on fine form as ever.

[@PatrickHustonarcher]

What a brilliant interview. Cheers for that, both of you.

[@johntrussell7228]

Amazing interview and MVDP is just incredible. 🎉🎉🎉🎉