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Mathieu van der Poel rode to a solo victory at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2026, launching his bid on the Muur van Geraardsbergen to win a cobbled classic that was marred by crashes; Tim Van Dijke finished second and Florian Vermeersch third as Red Bull-Bora Hansgrohe impressed in the opening weekend of the Spring Classics.
Belgian star Wout van Aert has been ruled out of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad due to illness, delaying his 2026 season debut; Visma-Lease a Bike announced a replacement for Saturday, with no illness details disclosed, and Van Aert is aiming to return soon, potentially lining up at the Ename Samyn Classic on Tuesday and Le Samyn later in the week.
Paris-Roubaix, known as the Queen of the Classics, is a unique and challenging race that captivates cycling fans. The event is a hotbed for tech discussions, focusing on topics such as tire choices, aerodynamics, specialized bikes, and innovative solutions. With its distinctive course, Paris-Roubaix continues to draw attention and spark excitement among cycling enthusiasts.
Tiesj Benoot feels responsible for a crash that ended Wout van Aert's spring Classics campaign, resulting in a broken collarbone and several broken ribs for Van Aert. Visma-Lease a Bike's DS expressed disappointment as the team's big objectives for the season are now in jeopardy, but they remain determined to start the upcoming races with seven strong riders.
Tadej Pogačar wins the 87th edition of La Flèche Wallonne with a late solo uphill sprint, claiming his 12th victory of the season. The Slovenian star is expected to end his spring campaign with victory in the last Monument of the season, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, on Sunday.