In a move that has stunned both the sporting and philanthropic world, Dutch cycling superstar Mathieu van der Poel has announced that he is putting his custom-designed Lamborghini Urus up for saleâwith an eye-watering price tag of $30 million. But this isnât just a flashy transaction; itâs a bold, heartfelt mission.
The reigning World Champion is determined to raise funds to support educational access for thousands of impoverished children across the globe who remain locked out of the school system due to poverty. The shocking price of the vehicle is less about luxury and more about legacyâVan der Poelâs personal sacrifice for a cause far greater than himself.
The Lamborghini Urus in question isnât just any luxury SUV. Itâs a one-of-a-kind model, meticulously customized to reflect Van der Poelâs personality and passion for performance. Featuring aerodynamic upgrades inspired by his cycling heritage, a personalized âMVDPâ leather interior, and even embedded championship memorabilia, the car has become a symbol of his triumphs on the road and track.
But to Van der Poel, its value now lies not in its horsepower or exclusivityâbut in the potential it holds to rewrite destinies.
âNo Child Should Be Left Behindâ
In a heartfelt video shared on his social media, Van der Poel said:
âThere are children who wake up every day without hope, without access to basic education, simply because they were born into poverty. Iâve won races, worn rainbow jerseys, and lived a dreamâbut what does all that mean if I canât use it to make someone elseâs life better? This car is special, yes, but the future of a child is priceless.â
Proceeds from the sale will go into a new foundation Van der Poel is launching, focused on building schools, training teachers, and providing learning materials in underserved regionsâparticularly in parts of Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America. Sources close to the rider say the foundation already has plans for partnerships with international education NGOs and development agencies.
Reactions from the cycling community have been pouring in. Tadej PogaÄar called it âthe most inspiring off-bike move Iâve seen from any cyclist,â while Marianne Vos stated, âItâs not just a gesture, itâs a movement.â
So far, no official offers have been made public, but a number of ultra-wealthy collectors and philanthropists are rumored to be interested. If Van der Poel succeeds in securing the $30 million, this will become one of the most expensive vehicle sales everânot for what the car can do on the road, but for what it can do for humanity.
In the end, this isnât just about luxury or charityâitâs about a champion using his platform for profound change. Mathieu van der Poel has once again shown that greatness isnât only measured in finish lines, but in lives transformed.
