Add and continue Jasper Philipsen (26 years old) earlier this season. The Belgian cyclist was the strongest and fastest in the tense finale of classic Bruges-De Panne (198.9 km) to earn his third victory of the season and 45th as a professional.
Although the profile of the stage is written that it should be a massive sprint, there are some brave people who tried to discuss the evidence, like the Frenchman. Thomas Gachignard (Total Energy) who saw his adventure end ten kilometers from the finish line, the moment where a new race marked by tension was born.
The Belgian classic was decided on a slight climb, preceded by a high-speed curve that caused a fall, although the test was decided on the third step towards the finish line. Movistar team He exited the final turn well positioned, confident Fernando Gaviriawhich was unable to withstand the momentum of its rivals.
The first to move was Lidl-Trek runner Edward Theunsthinking about the deception of Consonni. Philipsen was bent over, on the Dutchman’s runner’s wheel Danny Van Poppel up to 50 meters from the finish line he came out like a rocket from his back to achieve an undisputed victory ahead of his compatriot Tim Merlier. In the end, Gaviria had to settle for being 14th.
CLASSIFICATIONS
1. Jasper Philipsen (BEL/Alpecin-Deceunick) 4h22’22”
2.Tim Merlier (BEL/Soudal-Quick-Step) id.
3.Danny Van Poppel (PB/Bora-hansgrohe) id.
4.Jason Tesson (FRA/TotalEnergies) id.
5.Simone Consonni (ITA/Lidl-Trek) id.
five days from now, new land rivalry between Merlier and Philipsen. Again in Belgium, this time in Gent-Wegelgem of Flanders.
Source: La Verdad
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