As he pursues his bid to become the first rider in history to win four consecutive Paris-Roubaix titles, SHIMANO releases "This is Home", a new short film dedicated to Mathieu van der Poel that offers unprecedented access and a rare glimpse into the landscapes and daily rituals that continue to shape one of cycling's most captivating athletes.

Known for redefining modern road cycling, cyclocross, and mountain biking, Van der Poel has built his career on explosive performances and instinctive riding style. However, "This is Home" shifts the focus from podiums toward something more essential: the routes that, quietly, sustain his elite performances.

Shot on the familiar training grounds he considers home, between Antwerp and Moraira, the film shows Van der Poel pedaling through the landscapes that have shaped his career, spending moments of relaxation with his girlfriend, Roxanne Bertels, and their dog, Lola. It is here that his generational talent finds the comfort and support necessary to achieve full mastery. These are the roads where preparation happens: the steady kilometers, the repeated climbs, the rhythm of a rider who returns again and again to the same places in pursuit of perfection.

This is the sixteenth episode of the This is Home series, which has already featured Jackson Goldstone (1 million views), Tahneé Seagrave (450,000 views), and many others. For SHIMANO, the series reflects a philosophy shared with its athletes: performance is not born in a single race, but through thousands of small moments spent in the saddle.

A Generational Talent