{"id":1833024,"date":"2026-03-18T16:22:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T13:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1833024"},"modified":"2026-03-18T16:22:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T13:22:11","slug":"nokere-koerse-men-jasper-philipsen-closes-breakaway-attempt-in-final-metres-for-first-victory-of-the-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1833024","title":{"rendered":"Nokere Koerse Men: Jasper Philipsen closes breakaway attempt in final metres for first victory of the season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2MTWPRECBtYPzF5hkUqahK-1024-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<li>\nDanilith Nokere Koerse\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Nokere Koerse Men: Jasper Philipsen closes breakaway attempt in final metres for first victory of the season<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline\">\nRace Results<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nLaura Weislo <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-03-18T16:22:11Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n18 March 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Jordi Meeus second and Juan Sebasti\u00e1n Molano third on uphill finish<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-700 mb-2 text-[12px] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-700 [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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Philipsen (Alpecin-Premier Tech) powered to his first victory of 2026 at Nokere Koerse, breaking the heart of solo attacker Alec Segaert (Bahrain Victorious), who was caught in sight of the line.<\/p>\n<p>Philipsen, who was held up by crashes and had to change his shoe during the chaotic race, was expertly positioned on the wheel of Juan Sebasti\u00e1n Molano (UAE Team Emirates-XRG). He opened the sprint, and leapt clear, passing a fading Segaert along the way, to take the victory.<\/p>\n<p id=\"bdaf35a2-b96d-4c14-87a5-9122dfaa7d09-2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Jordi Meeus (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) also got past Molano for second place, with the Colombian having to settle for third.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wKFXSU8gXahKFHzhphzH2U-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wKFXSU8gXahKFHzhphzH2U-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;I was a bit exhausted in the final stages&#8217; &#8211; Bad luck spoils defending champion Jasper Philipsen&#8217;s day in Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckkuUe7x9xhQtSPVqMeokg-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckkuUe7x9xhQtSPVqMeokg-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Ename Samyn Classic: Jordi Meeus sprints to victory as late attacker Per Strand Hagenes caught in final kilometre<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsGKjAZkaYRDvcKAmSnRqD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsGKjAZkaYRDvcKAmSnRqD-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Volta ao Algarve: Paul Magnier rockets to stage 1 victory as Soudal-QuickStep control final kilometre<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>For much of the final 10 kilometres, the peloton seemingly underestimated Segaert\u2019s time-trial strength, leaving the chase to a single Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9 rider until the closing metres.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It was the deceptively difficult alternate ascent of the Nokereberg and a headwind that proved to be the undoing of the young Belgian, and a patient Philipsen capitalised on the situation, staying sheltered on Molano&#8217;s wheel until just the right moment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I&#8217;m really happy to take the win,&#8221; Philipsen said after having to endure the longest wait for his first victory of the season since 2021, saying his year so far &#8220;didn&#8217;t go according to plan &#8211; or I just didn&#8217;t have the great feeling yet. But I&#8217;m happy to win here, and hopefully it&#8217;s the first of many to come.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"0f748b53-8779-4dbd-a1a6-4a0656e0d0a2\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orLpMguqvP9gZvEyPpFjnP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orLpMguqvP9gZvEyPpFjnP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orLpMguqvP9gZvEyPpFjnP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orLpMguqvP9gZvEyPpFjnP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orLpMguqvP9gZvEyPpFjnP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orLpMguqvP9gZvEyPpFjnP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">All heads down at the finish with race winner Jasper Philipsen of Alpecin-Premier Tech (left) getting a bike length on second-placed Jordi Meeus of Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe and third-placed Juan Sebastian Molano of UAE Team Emirates &#8211; XRG (far right) <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7113599e-0632-4acc-ba20-de6de3d5ae2d\">Nokere Koerse hardly ever ends with a successful breakaway &#8211; the last time was in 2021 when Ludovic Robeet won &#8211; but that never stops riders from trying. After an active first 20km, four riders were allowed to go clear for what would eventually be a futile effort to steal the victory.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-7jZAz8Frht6wnXVPEAEF64\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-7jZAz8Frht6wnXVPEAEF64 slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Lionel Taminiaux (Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9), Sean Christian (Modern Adventure), Jelle Harteel and Jonah Killy (Tarteletto-Isorex) enjoyed the mild temperatures and sunshine as they gained nearly four minutes on the bunch in the first half of the lumpy 186.4km race from Deinze to Nokere, but that began to fall rapidly as the race entered the large closing circuit.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"b3c05d83-3aec-4415-937c-8f070be21745\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p8YD4ttnti46nRZ2ZEtBd5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p8YD4ttnti46nRZ2ZEtBd5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p8YD4ttnti46nRZ2ZEtBd5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p8YD4ttnti46nRZ2ZEtBd5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p8YD4ttnti46nRZ2ZEtBd5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p8YD4ttnti46nRZ2ZEtBd5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Sean Christian of Modern Adventure Pro Cycling, Jelle Harteel of Tarteletto-Isorex, Lionel Taminiaux of Lotto Intermarch\u00e9 and Jonah Killy of Tarteletto-Isorex compete in the breakaway <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"1705c5b1-ff61-4270-8de1-f29e9d5e3d05\">Although there was a brief acceleration with 75km to go that slashed the breakaway&#8217;s advantage to 1:27, the peloton came through the finish line for the second time shortly after, spread wide across the road in a general slowdown that gave the escapees another 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>The quartet had just under two minutes in hand with 46.5km to go when a multi-rider crash in the peloton brought down sprinter Pascal Ackermann (Jayco AlUla) and several other riders just as the chase began to kick off in earnest.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hYztitAavaWDdLuCNz8mfP-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hYztitAavaWDdLuCNz8mfP-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: Solo attack claims victory at incident-filled men&#8217;s Omloop Het Nieuwsblad<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v6VnXK4GfDFNjp57jprD9P-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v6VnXK4GfDFNjp57jprD9P-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: group sprint determines victor of the 2026 Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mo39pCTMTCUhWkY58i8qP3-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mo39pCTMTCUhWkY58i8qP3-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;Flemish Classics give me butterflies in my stomach&#8217; \u2013 Jasper Philipsen prepared to take any opportunities to win this spring at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and beyond<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>XDS-Astana and Soudal-QuickStep took charge as the penultimate ascent of the Lange Ast climb approached, and with 40km to go, the surge halved the breakaway&#8217;s gap to 1:05.<\/p>\n<p>There was another crash at the back of the peloton as they headed up the Nokereberg for the second-to-last time, taking down Timothy Dupont (Tarteletto-Isorex) and Javier Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA), as the pace heated up.<\/p>\n<p>The breakaway was really struggling to hold on as a turn of pace from Soudal-QuickStep, Lidl-Trek and UAE Team Emirates-XRG brought their lead down to 30 seconds with 34km to go. Even though the effort was on again, off again, the breakaway&#8217;s spirit seemed broken as the team cars flew by.<\/p>\n<p>Killy was the last man standing, putting in a surge with 30km to go that the peloton was more than happy to let go for a while to discourage further aggression.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"4c9ba0c1-c3b2-46c1-a9a7-66311334d867\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yBMtAzAiCeyaEkYad4KQXa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yBMtAzAiCeyaEkYad4KQXa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yBMtAzAiCeyaEkYad4KQXa-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yBMtAzAiCeyaEkYad4KQXa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yBMtAzAiCeyaEkYad4KQXa-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yBMtAzAiCeyaEkYad4KQXa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The peloton starts another circuit <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"478d714f-6165-43c3-a569-a12257048208\">After opening up a 30-second lead, Killy was back in the fold, finally, with 21km to go, and the race was on, but Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Premier Tech) was at the team car getting a shoe change.<\/p>\n<p>Tudor lit up the Lange Ast for the final time, but were reeled in and countered by UAE Team Emirates-XRG, who were then attacked by Lidl-Trek&#8217;s Kristian Egholm, joined by Cerial Desal (Soudal-QuickStep), Gianni Vermeersch (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), Matevz Govekar (Bahrain Victorious) and Roel van Sintmaartensdijk (Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9). It was, however, a short-lived move, and with 16km to go, the peloton was intact.<\/p>\n<p>Alec Segaert (Bahrain Victorious) capitalised on a series of twists and turns leading into the Doorn cobbles with 14km to go, launching an attack that opened up an impressive gap. In a strong tailwind, his lead approached 30 seconds with 7km to go, marking another key race transition.<\/p>\n<p>Segaert encountered the headwind coming into the final 3km but still had 20 seconds as Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe called Vermeersch back from the pointy end of the peloton. It wasn&#8217;t until just outside the red kite that Soudal-QuickStep began pitching in, leaving a nail-biting final minute of racing.<\/p>\n<p>Segaert still had a solid lead as he started up the final climb, but you could almost see his heart sink as Philipsen blasted past with just metres to go.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"44730c04-ee58-41a7-a2a6-3a76ff50f78d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3zMxKZRxGnxp2NATHBQjF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3zMxKZRxGnxp2NATHBQjF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3zMxKZRxGnxp2NATHBQjF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3zMxKZRxGnxp2NATHBQjF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3zMxKZRxGnxp2NATHBQjF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3zMxKZRxGnxp2NATHBQjF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Podium celebration (L to R): Jordi Meeus of Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe on second place, race winner Jasper Philipsen of Alpecin-Premier Tech and Juan Sebastian Molano of UAE Team Emirates &#8211; XRG on third place <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"a4b0ba71-d7de-42f7-a31a-5b15a38d0c47\"><em><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-7jZAz8Frht6wnXVPEAEF64\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-7jZAz8Frht6wnXVPEAEF64 slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rbx5aMuCYhP4dUt7us9LAi-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rbx5aMuCYhP4dUt7us9LAi.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rbx5aMuCYhP4dUt7us9LAi.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rbx5aMuCYhP4dUt7us9LAi.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Laura Weislo<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Managing Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Laura Weislo is a <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> veteran of 20 years. Having joined in 2006, Laura extensively covered the Operacion Puerto doping scandal, the years-long conflict between the UCI and the Tour de France organisers ASO over the creation of the WorldTour, and the downfall of Lance Armstrong and his lifetime ban for doping. 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class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v6VnXK4GfDFNjp57jprD9P-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v6VnXK4GfDFNjp57jprD9P-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v6VnXK4GfDFNjp57jprD9P-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v6VnXK4GfDFNjp57jprD9P-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v6VnXK4GfDFNjp57jprD9P-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: group sprint determines victor of the 2026 Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mo39pCTMTCUhWkY58i8qP3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mo39pCTMTCUhWkY58i8qP3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mo39pCTMTCUhWkY58i8qP3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mo39pCTMTCUhWkY58i8qP3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mo39pCTMTCUhWkY58i8qP3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Flemish Classics give me butterflies in my stomach&#8217; \u2013 Jasper Philipsen prepared to take any opportunities to win this spring at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and beyond<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LY3poumoJ9Czq4qEmrZeQa-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LY3poumoJ9Czq4qEmrZeQa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LY3poumoJ9Czq4qEmrZeQa-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LY3poumoJ9Czq4qEmrZeQa-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LY3poumoJ9Czq4qEmrZeQa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Never say never&#8217; \u2013 Canyon-SRAM zondacrypto look to Chiara Consonni and Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney for Milan-San Remo success<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jMrqZJxpWMSQrFoBDbNS2d-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jMrqZJxpWMSQrFoBDbNS2d-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jMrqZJxpWMSQrFoBDbNS2d-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jMrqZJxpWMSQrFoBDbNS2d-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jMrqZJxpWMSQrFoBDbNS2d-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Nokere Koerse Women: Lotte Kopecky powers to third career victory<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6gZvEo47ryzGh9hp8L4rD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6gZvEo47ryzGh9hp8L4rD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6gZvEo47ryzGh9hp8L4rD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6gZvEo47ryzGh9hp8L4rD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6gZvEo47ryzGh9hp8L4rD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I hope it gives me some freedom in the next races&#8217; \u2013 Lotte Kopecky shows threatening signs for Milan-San Remo with win in Belgium<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCE6b6hbSX5wbBSrHrFur6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCE6b6hbSX5wbBSrHrFur6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCE6b6hbSX5wbBSrHrFur6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCE6b6hbSX5wbBSrHrFur6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCE6b6hbSX5wbBSrHrFur6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Jonas Vingegaard&#8217;s margin for improvement ahead of Giro d&#8217;Italia, Ineos&#8217; tactical hiccup, and the riders who shone in a brutal Paris-Nice \u2013 Philippa York analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4XyBs8EeurM7TrbnKe5XE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4XyBs8EeurM7TrbnKe5XE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4XyBs8EeurM7TrbnKe5XE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4XyBs8EeurM7TrbnKe5XE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4XyBs8EeurM7TrbnKe5XE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Milano-Torino: Tom Pidcock climbs away from elite group to seal victory atop Superga<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mex9CrLUqkesThE2vF5ELA-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mex9CrLUqkesThE2vF5ELA-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mex9CrLUqkesThE2vF5ELA-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mex9CrLUqkesThE2vF5ELA-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mex9CrLUqkesThE2vF5ELA-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Ronde Van Brugge &#8211; Tour of Bruges 2026 Route<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Race Results<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid 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data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4XyBs8EeurM7TrbnKe5XE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4XyBs8EeurM7TrbnKe5XE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4XyBs8EeurM7TrbnKe5XE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4XyBs8EeurM7TrbnKe5XE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4XyBs8EeurM7TrbnKe5XE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Milano-Torino: Tom Pidcock climbs away from elite group to seal victory atop Superga<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHtwaqfsSb3YdQFXYt4XXA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHtwaqfsSb3YdQFXYt4XXA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHtwaqfsSb3YdQFXYt4XXA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHtwaqfsSb3YdQFXYt4XXA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHtwaqfsSb3YdQFXYt4XXA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Trofeo Alfredo Binda: Karlijn Swinkels edges Anna van der Breggen to claim first WorldTour victory<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q4aD3CSGFnt5swbgigbA4M-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q4aD3CSGFnt5swbgigbA4M-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q4aD3CSGFnt5swbgigbA4M-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q4aD3CSGFnt5swbgigbA4M-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q4aD3CSGFnt5swbgigbA4M-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tirreno-Adriatico: Isaac del Toro seals overall victory as Jonathan Milan wins stage 7 sprint for third consecutive year<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RQUAxG2GKjzyvZ4C3NPu57-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RQUAxG2GKjzyvZ4C3NPu57-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RQUAxG2GKjzyvZ4C3NPu57-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RQUAxG2GKjzyvZ4C3NPu57-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, 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Philipsen (Alpecin-Premier Tech) powered to his first victory of 2026 at Nokere Koerse, breaking the heart of solo attacker Alec Segaert (Bahrain Victorious), who was caught in sight of the line.<\/p>\n<p>Philipsen, who was held up by crashes and had to change his shoe during the chaotic race, was expertly positioned on the wheel of Juan Sebasti\u00e1n Molano (UAE Team Emirates-XRG). He opened the sprint, and leapt clear, passing a fading Segaert along the way, to take the victory.<\/p>\n<p id=\"bdaf35a2-b96d-4c14-87a5-9122dfaa7d09-2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Jordi Meeus (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) also got past Molano for second place, with the Colombian having to settle for third.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wKFXSU8gXahKFHzhphzH2U-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wKFXSU8gXahKFHzhphzH2U-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;I was a bit exhausted in the final stages&#8217; &#8211; Bad luck spoils defending champion Jasper Philipsen&#8217;s day in Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckkuUe7x9xhQtSPVqMeokg-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckkuUe7x9xhQtSPVqMeokg-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Ename Samyn Classic: Jordi Meeus sprints to victory as late attacker Per Strand Hagenes caught in final kilometre<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsGKjAZkaYRDvcKAmSnRqD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsGKjAZkaYRDvcKAmSnRqD-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Volta ao Algarve: Paul Magnier rockets to stage 1 victory as Soudal-QuickStep control final kilometre<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>For much of the final 10 kilometres, the peloton seemingly underestimated Segaert\u2019s time-trial strength, leaving the chase to a single Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9 rider until the closing metres.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It was the deceptively difficult alternate ascent of the Nokereberg and a headwind that proved to be the undoing of the young Belgian, and a patient Philipsen capitalised on the situation, staying sheltered on Molano&#8217;s wheel until just the right moment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I&#8217;m really happy to take the win,&#8221; Philipsen said after having to endure the longest wait for his first victory of the season since 2021, saying his year so far &#8220;didn&#8217;t go according to plan &#8211; or I just didn&#8217;t have the great feeling yet. But I&#8217;m happy to win here, and hopefully it&#8217;s the first of many to come.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"0f748b53-8779-4dbd-a1a6-4a0656e0d0a2\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orLpMguqvP9gZvEyPpFjnP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orLpMguqvP9gZvEyPpFjnP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orLpMguqvP9gZvEyPpFjnP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orLpMguqvP9gZvEyPpFjnP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orLpMguqvP9gZvEyPpFjnP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orLpMguqvP9gZvEyPpFjnP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">All heads down at the finish with race winner Jasper Philipsen of Alpecin-Premier Tech (left) getting a bike length on second-placed Jordi Meeus of Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe and third-placed Juan Sebastian Molano of UAE Team Emirates &#8211; XRG (far right) <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7113599e-0632-4acc-ba20-de6de3d5ae2d\">Nokere Koerse hardly ever ends with a successful breakaway &#8211; the last time was in 2021 when Ludovic Robeet won &#8211; but that never stops riders from trying. After an active first 20km, four riders were allowed to go clear for what would eventually be a futile effort to steal the victory.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-7jZAz8Frht6wnXVPEAEF64\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-7jZAz8Frht6wnXVPEAEF64 slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Lionel Taminiaux (Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9), Sean Christian (Modern Adventure), Jelle Harteel and Jonah Killy (Tarteletto-Isorex) enjoyed the mild temperatures and sunshine as they gained nearly four minutes on the bunch in the first half of the lumpy 186.4km race from Deinze to Nokere, but that began to fall rapidly as the race entered the large closing circuit.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"b3c05d83-3aec-4415-937c-8f070be21745\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p8YD4ttnti46nRZ2ZEtBd5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p8YD4ttnti46nRZ2ZEtBd5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p8YD4ttnti46nRZ2ZEtBd5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p8YD4ttnti46nRZ2ZEtBd5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p8YD4ttnti46nRZ2ZEtBd5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p8YD4ttnti46nRZ2ZEtBd5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Sean Christian of Modern Adventure Pro Cycling, Jelle Harteel of Tarteletto-Isorex, Lionel Taminiaux of Lotto Intermarch\u00e9 and Jonah Killy of Tarteletto-Isorex compete in the breakaway <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"1705c5b1-ff61-4270-8de1-f29e9d5e3d05\">Although there was a brief acceleration with 75km to go that slashed the breakaway&#8217;s advantage to 1:27, the peloton came through the finish line for the second time shortly after, spread wide across the road in a general slowdown that gave the escapees another 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>The quartet had just under two minutes in hand with 46.5km to go when a multi-rider crash in the peloton brought down sprinter Pascal Ackermann (Jayco AlUla) and several other riders just as the chase began to kick off in earnest.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hYztitAavaWDdLuCNz8mfP-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hYztitAavaWDdLuCNz8mfP-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: Solo attack claims victory at incident-filled men&#8217;s Omloop Het Nieuwsblad<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v6VnXK4GfDFNjp57jprD9P-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v6VnXK4GfDFNjp57jprD9P-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: group sprint determines victor of the 2026 Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mo39pCTMTCUhWkY58i8qP3-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mo39pCTMTCUhWkY58i8qP3-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;Flemish Classics give me butterflies in my stomach&#8217; \u2013 Jasper Philipsen prepared to take any opportunities to win this spring at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and beyond<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>XDS-Astana and Soudal-QuickStep took charge as the penultimate ascent of the Lange Ast climb approached, and with 40km to go, the surge halved the breakaway&#8217;s gap to 1:05.<\/p>\n<p>There was another crash at the back of the peloton as they headed up the Nokereberg for the second-to-last time, taking down Timothy Dupont (Tarteletto-Isorex) and Javier Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA), as the pace heated up.<\/p>\n<p>The breakaway was really struggling to hold on as a turn of pace from Soudal-QuickStep, Lidl-Trek and UAE Team Emirates-XRG brought their lead down to 30 seconds with 34km to go. Even though the effort was on again, off again, the breakaway&#8217;s spirit seemed broken as the team cars flew by.<\/p>\n<p>Killy was the last man standing, putting in a surge with 30km to go that the peloton was more than happy to let go for a while to discourage further aggression.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"4c9ba0c1-c3b2-46c1-a9a7-66311334d867\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yBMtAzAiCeyaEkYad4KQXa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yBMtAzAiCeyaEkYad4KQXa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yBMtAzAiCeyaEkYad4KQXa-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yBMtAzAiCeyaEkYad4KQXa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yBMtAzAiCeyaEkYad4KQXa-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yBMtAzAiCeyaEkYad4KQXa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The peloton starts another circuit <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"478d714f-6165-43c3-a569-a12257048208\">After opening up a 30-second lead, Killy was back in the fold, finally, with 21km to go, and the race was on, but Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Premier Tech) was at the team car getting a shoe change.<\/p>\n<p>Tudor lit up the Lange Ast for the final time, but were reeled in and countered by UAE Team Emirates-XRG, who were then attacked by Lidl-Trek&#8217;s Kristian Egholm, joined by Cerial Desal (Soudal-QuickStep), Gianni Vermeersch (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), Matevz Govekar (Bahrain Victorious) and Roel van Sintmaartensdijk (Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9). It was, however, a short-lived move, and with 16km to go, the peloton was intact.<\/p>\n<p>Alec Segaert (Bahrain Victorious) capitalised on a series of twists and turns leading into the Doorn cobbles with 14km to go, launching an attack that opened up an impressive gap. In a strong tailwind, his lead approached 30 seconds with 7km to go, marking another key race transition.<\/p>\n<p>Segaert encountered the headwind coming into the final 3km but still had 20 seconds as Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe called Vermeersch back from the pointy end of the peloton. It wasn&#8217;t until just outside the red kite that Soudal-QuickStep began pitching in, leaving a nail-biting final minute of racing.<\/p>\n<p>Segaert still had a solid lead as he started up the final climb, but you could almost see his heart sink as Philipsen blasted past with just metres to go.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"44730c04-ee58-41a7-a2a6-3a76ff50f78d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3zMxKZRxGnxp2NATHBQjF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3zMxKZRxGnxp2NATHBQjF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3zMxKZRxGnxp2NATHBQjF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3zMxKZRxGnxp2NATHBQjF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3zMxKZRxGnxp2NATHBQjF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3zMxKZRxGnxp2NATHBQjF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Podium celebration (L to R): Jordi Meeus of Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe on second place, race winner Jasper Philipsen of Alpecin-Premier Tech and Juan Sebastian Molano of UAE Team Emirates &#8211; XRG on third place <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"a4b0ba71-d7de-42f7-a31a-5b15a38d0c47\"><em><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-7jZAz8Frht6wnXVPEAEF64\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-7jZAz8Frht6wnXVPEAEF64 slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rbx5aMuCYhP4dUt7us9LAi-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rbx5aMuCYhP4dUt7us9LAi.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rbx5aMuCYhP4dUt7us9LAi.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rbx5aMuCYhP4dUt7us9LAi.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Laura Weislo<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Managing Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Laura Weislo is a <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> veteran of 20 years. 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name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wKFXSU8gXahKFHzhphzH2U-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wKFXSU8gXahKFHzhphzH2U-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wKFXSU8gXahKFHzhphzH2U-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wKFXSU8gXahKFHzhphzH2U-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wKFXSU8gXahKFHzhphzH2U-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I was a bit exhausted in the final stages&#8217; &#8211; Bad luck spoils defending champion Jasper Philipsen&#8217;s day in Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckkuUe7x9xhQtSPVqMeokg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckkuUe7x9xhQtSPVqMeokg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckkuUe7x9xhQtSPVqMeokg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckkuUe7x9xhQtSPVqMeokg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckkuUe7x9xhQtSPVqMeokg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Ename Samyn Classic: Jordi Meeus sprints to victory as late attacker Per Strand Hagenes caught in final kilometre<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsGKjAZkaYRDvcKAmSnRqD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsGKjAZkaYRDvcKAmSnRqD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsGKjAZkaYRDvcKAmSnRqD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsGKjAZkaYRDvcKAmSnRqD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsGKjAZkaYRDvcKAmSnRqD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Volta ao Algarve: Paul Magnier rockets to stage 1 victory as Soudal-QuickStep control final kilometre<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hYztitAavaWDdLuCNz8mfP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hYztitAavaWDdLuCNz8mfP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hYztitAavaWDdLuCNz8mfP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hYztitAavaWDdLuCNz8mfP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hYztitAavaWDdLuCNz8mfP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: Solo attack claims victory at incident-filled men&#8217;s Omloop Het Nieuwsblad<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v6VnXK4GfDFNjp57jprD9P-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v6VnXK4GfDFNjp57jprD9P-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v6VnXK4GfDFNjp57jprD9P-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v6VnXK4GfDFNjp57jprD9P-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v6VnXK4GfDFNjp57jprD9P-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: group sprint determines victor of the 2026 Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mo39pCTMTCUhWkY58i8qP3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mo39pCTMTCUhWkY58i8qP3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mo39pCTMTCUhWkY58i8qP3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mo39pCTMTCUhWkY58i8qP3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mo39pCTMTCUhWkY58i8qP3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Flemish Classics give me butterflies in my stomach&#8217; \u2013 Jasper Philipsen prepared to take any opportunities to win this spring at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and beyond<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div 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custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Never say never&#8217; \u2013 Canyon-SRAM zondacrypto look to Chiara Consonni and Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney for Milan-San Remo success<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jMrqZJxpWMSQrFoBDbNS2d-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jMrqZJxpWMSQrFoBDbNS2d-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jMrqZJxpWMSQrFoBDbNS2d-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jMrqZJxpWMSQrFoBDbNS2d-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jMrqZJxpWMSQrFoBDbNS2d-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Nokere Koerse Women: Lotte Kopecky powers to third career victory<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6gZvEo47ryzGh9hp8L4rD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6gZvEo47ryzGh9hp8L4rD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6gZvEo47ryzGh9hp8L4rD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6gZvEo47ryzGh9hp8L4rD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6gZvEo47ryzGh9hp8L4rD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I hope it gives me some freedom in the next races&#8217; \u2013 Lotte Kopecky shows threatening signs for Milan-San Remo with win in Belgium<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCE6b6hbSX5wbBSrHrFur6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCE6b6hbSX5wbBSrHrFur6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCE6b6hbSX5wbBSrHrFur6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCE6b6hbSX5wbBSrHrFur6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCE6b6hbSX5wbBSrHrFur6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Jonas Vingegaard&#8217;s margin for improvement ahead of Giro d&#8217;Italia, Ineos&#8217; tactical hiccup, and the riders who shone in a brutal Paris-Nice \u2013 Philippa York analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div 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data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mex9CrLUqkesThE2vF5ELA-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mex9CrLUqkesThE2vF5ELA-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mex9CrLUqkesThE2vF5ELA-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mex9CrLUqkesThE2vF5ELA-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mex9CrLUqkesThE2vF5ELA-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span 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He opened the sprint, and leapt clear, passing a fading Segaert along the way, to take the victory.<\/p>\n<p id=\"bdaf35a2-b96d-4c14-87a5-9122dfaa7d09-2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Jordi Meeus (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) also got past Molano for second place, with the Colombian having to settle for third.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wKFXSU8gXahKFHzhphzH2U-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wKFXSU8gXahKFHzhphzH2U-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;I was a bit exhausted in the final stages&#8217; &#8211; Bad luck spoils defending champion Jasper Philipsen&#8217;s day in Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckkuUe7x9xhQtSPVqMeokg-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckkuUe7x9xhQtSPVqMeokg-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Ename Samyn Classic: Jordi Meeus sprints to victory as late attacker Per Strand Hagenes caught in final kilometre<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsGKjAZkaYRDvcKAmSnRqD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsGKjAZkaYRDvcKAmSnRqD-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Volta ao Algarve: Paul Magnier rockets to stage 1 victory as Soudal-QuickStep control final kilometre<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>For much of the final 10 kilometres, the peloton seemingly underestimated Segaert\u2019s time-trial strength, leaving the chase to a single Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9 rider until the closing metres.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It was the deceptively difficult alternate ascent of the Nokereberg and a headwind that proved to be the undoing of the young Belgian, and a patient Philipsen capitalised on the situation, staying sheltered on Molano&#8217;s wheel until just the right moment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I&#8217;m really happy to take the win,&#8221; Philipsen said after having to endure the longest wait for his first victory of the season since 2021, saying his year so far &#8220;didn&#8217;t go according to plan &#8211; or I just didn&#8217;t have the great feeling yet. But I&#8217;m happy to win here, and hopefully it&#8217;s the first of many to come.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"0f748b53-8779-4dbd-a1a6-4a0656e0d0a2\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orLpMguqvP9gZvEyPpFjnP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orLpMguqvP9gZvEyPpFjnP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orLpMguqvP9gZvEyPpFjnP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orLpMguqvP9gZvEyPpFjnP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orLpMguqvP9gZvEyPpFjnP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orLpMguqvP9gZvEyPpFjnP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">All heads down at the finish with race winner Jasper Philipsen of Alpecin-Premier Tech (left) getting a bike length on second-placed Jordi Meeus of Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe and third-placed Juan Sebastian Molano of UAE Team Emirates &#8211; XRG (far right) <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7113599e-0632-4acc-ba20-de6de3d5ae2d\">Nokere Koerse hardly ever ends with a successful breakaway &#8211; the last time was in 2021 when Ludovic Robeet won &#8211; but that never stops riders from trying. After an active first 20km, four riders were allowed to go clear for what would eventually be a futile effort to steal the victory.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-7jZAz8Frht6wnXVPEAEF64\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-7jZAz8Frht6wnXVPEAEF64 slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Lionel Taminiaux (Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9), Sean Christian (Modern Adventure), Jelle Harteel and Jonah Killy (Tarteletto-Isorex) enjoyed the mild temperatures and sunshine as they gained nearly four minutes on the bunch in the first half of the lumpy 186.4km race from Deinze to Nokere, but that began to fall rapidly as the race entered the large closing circuit.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"b3c05d83-3aec-4415-937c-8f070be21745\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p8YD4ttnti46nRZ2ZEtBd5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p8YD4ttnti46nRZ2ZEtBd5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p8YD4ttnti46nRZ2ZEtBd5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p8YD4ttnti46nRZ2ZEtBd5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p8YD4ttnti46nRZ2ZEtBd5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p8YD4ttnti46nRZ2ZEtBd5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Sean Christian of Modern Adventure Pro Cycling, Jelle Harteel of Tarteletto-Isorex, Lionel Taminiaux of Lotto Intermarch\u00e9 and Jonah Killy of Tarteletto-Isorex compete in the breakaway <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"1705c5b1-ff61-4270-8de1-f29e9d5e3d05\">Although there was a brief acceleration with 75km to go that slashed the breakaway&#8217;s advantage to 1:27, the peloton came through the finish line for the second time shortly after, spread wide across the road in a general slowdown that gave the escapees another 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>The quartet had just under two minutes in hand with 46.5km to go when a multi-rider crash in the peloton brought down sprinter Pascal Ackermann (Jayco AlUla) and several other riders just as the chase began to kick off in earnest.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hYztitAavaWDdLuCNz8mfP-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hYztitAavaWDdLuCNz8mfP-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: Solo attack claims victory at incident-filled men&#8217;s Omloop Het Nieuwsblad<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v6VnXK4GfDFNjp57jprD9P-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v6VnXK4GfDFNjp57jprD9P-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: group sprint determines victor of the 2026 Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mo39pCTMTCUhWkY58i8qP3-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mo39pCTMTCUhWkY58i8qP3-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;Flemish Classics give me butterflies in my stomach&#8217; \u2013 Jasper Philipsen prepared to take any opportunities to win this spring at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and beyond<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>XDS-Astana and Soudal-QuickStep took charge as the penultimate ascent of the Lange Ast climb approached, and with 40km to go, the surge halved the breakaway&#8217;s gap to 1:05.<\/p>\n<p>There was another crash at the back of the peloton as they headed up the Nokereberg for the second-to-last time, taking down Timothy Dupont (Tarteletto-Isorex) and Javier Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA), as the pace heated up.<\/p>\n<p>The breakaway was really struggling to hold on as a turn of pace from Soudal-QuickStep, Lidl-Trek and UAE Team Emirates-XRG brought their lead down to 30 seconds with 34km to go. Even though the effort was on again, off again, the breakaway&#8217;s spirit seemed broken as the team cars flew by.<\/p>\n<p>Killy was the last man standing, putting in a surge with 30km to go that the peloton was more than happy to let go for a while to discourage further aggression.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"4c9ba0c1-c3b2-46c1-a9a7-66311334d867\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yBMtAzAiCeyaEkYad4KQXa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yBMtAzAiCeyaEkYad4KQXa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yBMtAzAiCeyaEkYad4KQXa-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yBMtAzAiCeyaEkYad4KQXa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yBMtAzAiCeyaEkYad4KQXa-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yBMtAzAiCeyaEkYad4KQXa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The peloton starts another circuit <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"478d714f-6165-43c3-a569-a12257048208\">After opening up a 30-second lead, Killy was back in the fold, finally, with 21km to go, and the race was on, but Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Premier Tech) was at the team car getting a shoe change.<\/p>\n<p>Tudor lit up the Lange Ast for the final time, but were reeled in and countered by UAE Team Emirates-XRG, who were then attacked by Lidl-Trek&#8217;s Kristian Egholm, joined by Cerial Desal (Soudal-QuickStep), Gianni Vermeersch (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), Matevz Govekar (Bahrain Victorious) and Roel van Sintmaartensdijk (Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9). It was, however, a short-lived move, and with 16km to go, the peloton was intact.<\/p>\n<p>Alec Segaert (Bahrain Victorious) capitalised on a series of twists and turns leading into the Doorn cobbles with 14km to go, launching an attack that opened up an impressive gap. In a strong tailwind, his lead approached 30 seconds with 7km to go, marking another key race transition.<\/p>\n<p>Segaert encountered the headwind coming into the final 3km but still had 20 seconds as Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe called Vermeersch back from the pointy end of the peloton. It wasn&#8217;t until just outside the red kite that Soudal-QuickStep began pitching in, leaving a nail-biting final minute of racing.<\/p>\n<p>Segaert still had a solid lead as he started up the final climb, but you could almost see his heart sink as Philipsen blasted past with just metres to go.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"44730c04-ee58-41a7-a2a6-3a76ff50f78d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3zMxKZRxGnxp2NATHBQjF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3zMxKZRxGnxp2NATHBQjF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3zMxKZRxGnxp2NATHBQjF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3zMxKZRxGnxp2NATHBQjF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3zMxKZRxGnxp2NATHBQjF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3zMxKZRxGnxp2NATHBQjF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Podium celebration (L to R): Jordi Meeus of Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe on second place, race winner Jasper Philipsen of Alpecin-Premier Tech and Juan Sebastian Molano of UAE Team Emirates &#8211; XRG on third place <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"a4b0ba71-d7de-42f7-a31a-5b15a38d0c47\"><em><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/nokere-koerse-men-jasper-philipsen-closes-breakaway-attempt-in-final-metres-for-first-victory-of-the-season\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2MTWPRECBtYPzF5hkUqahK-1024-80.jpg&#8221;] Pro Cycling Racing Road Danilith Nokere Koerse Nokere Koerse Men: Jasper Philipsen closes breakaway attempt in final metres for first victory of the season Race Results By Laura Weislo published 18 March 2026 Jordi Meeus second and Juan Sebasti\u00e1n Molano third on uphill finish When you purchase through links on our site, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,68],"class_list":["post-1833024","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-cyclingnews-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1833024","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1833024"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1833024\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1833024"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1833024"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1833024"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}