Team dsm-firmenich PostNL got the month of October underway in perfect fashion, with Max Poole powering to a reduced group sprint win in the queen stage of Le Tour de Langkawi; their Men’s program’s 20th win of the season.

After promising rides in the opening two sprint stages, the third day of action in Langkawi was one for the climbers, and a day where Team dsm-firmenich PostNL set out their stall to support Max Poole as finisher. A cohesive team effort from everyone saw Poole always well positioned and the team came over the long but steady main climb of the day in a good way and with numbers. Heading onto the second shorter but slightly harder ascent, the team set a good early pace before other squads took over. The strong tempo remained and on the steepest gradients inside the last kilometre Poole attacked, dragging clear a group of three. They were brought back on the rolling descent, but Poole remained calm and kept a cool-head, positioning himself for the sprint to the line. Smartly using the downhill section to get momentum, he kicked early and surged past the group, holding on to raise his arms aloft as he crossed the line; celebrating his first pro win. It’s a special occasion for Team dsm-firmenich PostNL who have taken 16 professional wins with riders promoted from their highly successful Development program in 2024 alone.

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