{"id":1846056,"date":"2026-03-25T11:32:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T08:32:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1846056"},"modified":"2026-03-25T11:32:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T08:32:27","slug":"ronde-van-brugge-men-live-echelons-split-the-race-on-a-windy-day-in-belgium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1846056","title":{"rendered":"Ronde Van Brugge Men LIVE: Echelons split the race on a windy day in Belgium."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-1024-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nlive-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 hero-live news-article widget-hero widget-hero-fter-review\">\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\" class=\"news-article\">\n<div class=\"header-container\">\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>\nClassic Brugge-De Panne\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<header>\n<div class=\"header-sub-container\">\n<h1 class=\"review-title-long live-report\">Ronde Van Brugge Men LIVE: Echelons split the race on a windy day in Belgium.<\/h1>\n<h2>The new-look mid-week Classic sees the sprinters out in force in Bruges<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<div class=\"byline\">\nLive-reports<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nStephen Puddicombe <\/span><span><br \/>\nlast updated<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T15:00:33Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n25 March 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<nav class=\"socialite-widget box less-space \" data-contexturl=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/ronde-van-brugge-men-live-sprinters-face-off-in-rebranded-belgian-classic\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"socialite\">\n<ul class=\"socialite-widget-ul\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-facebook\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-twitter\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-pinterest\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-email\"><\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"ml-1 sm:ml-1.5 font-base text-sm\"><span class=\"visible hidden sm:inline-block\">Comments<\/span><span class=\"font-normal\">(0)<\/span><span>()<\/span><\/span><\/nav>\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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after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>120KM TO GO<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>110KM TO GO<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>100KM TO GO<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>90KM TO GO<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>80KM TO GO<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>70KM TO GO<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"pinned-content\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-pinned-content widget-contentparsed-pinned-content widget-pinned news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div class=\" article-body \">\n<div class>\n<p id=\"4bdace2e-a83f-460d-b049-4e70aa3a3632\"><strong>Ronde Van Brugge 2026 &#8211; Route<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ronde Van Brugge 2026 &#8211; Contenders<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"17925e64-4363-4982-b418-e8ae21d0af38\">\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\/K9xrB4Jmxc9APeZnhqU8KZ-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K9xrB4Jmxc9APeZnhqU8KZ-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K9xrB4Jmxc9APeZnhqU8KZ-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K9xrB4Jmxc9APeZnhqU8KZ-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K9xrB4Jmxc9APeZnhqU8KZ-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K9xrB4Jmxc9APeZnhqU8KZ-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Course profile for 2026 Ronde Van Brugge <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Ronde Van Brugge 2026)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-race-situation\"><span>Race Situation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"e37a8aeb-096a-4bb0-a0b4-551b9c96f9dd-0\">Wind splits the peloton into multiple small groups<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"live-feed-multipage\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-live-feed-multipage widget-contentparsed-live-feed-multipage news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default multipage widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"button wcp-live-feed-reload\">Refresh <\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T15:00:33+00:00\">2026-03-25T15:00:33.802Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"62b2d113-d78c-488f-9eac-0e690a192616\">As well as Philipsen, Groenewegen and Molano, sprinters Mozzato and Lamperti are also in the front group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:59:30+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:59:30.677Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"71ea0ba4-5ab3-41ed-92b3-90c27a194364\">The gap between the two groups is getting bigger. It&#8217;s approaching a minute &#8211; that might be too much for the race to come back together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:56:14+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:56:14.802Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"b8eca4f2-3fed-4458-8cb5-86611e58763c\">\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\/HsNbvdydHDHgCp5RfFTecc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HsNbvdydHDHgCp5RfFTecc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HsNbvdydHDHgCp5RfFTecc-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HsNbvdydHDHgCp5RfFTecc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HsNbvdydHDHgCp5RfFTecc-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HsNbvdydHDHgCp5RfFTecc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:55:20+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:55:20.528Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ddc61413-6274-41c1-86c4-f707aceaaa2c\">The small second group, that only contained four riders, have been caught by the large third group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:53:02+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:53:02.883Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"b2c3dce3-6dcf-4a07-b47c-1a186ba4c8c9\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It actually looks like this lead group has no more than 40 riders in it. A smaller chase group is behind, and then a larger third group are 35 seconds adrift.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:51:45+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:51:45.717Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"01d4cecb-3ca0-4cda-a3b2-0e5f147d5858\">Molano, Philipsen and Rex all appear to be in the front group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:51:16+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:51:16.316Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7b18b85c-886c-4e07-a8f2-1b1f2e9693d3\">A second group has joined the first group, so there are now about 50 riders in the lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:48:04+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:48:04.253Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4208939c-1776-4bf4-813a-baafa861bccc\">Dylan Groenewegen is in this front group with some teammates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:47:16+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:47:16.239Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2883b28e-02f2-48bc-9960-db5d106deca6\">There are only about 12 riders in the front group, with multiple groups behind chasing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:46:54+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:46:54.319Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"faecbec4-4dba-4649-834c-cb87fde956b7\">Small gap are appearing all over this front group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:46:29+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:46:29.458Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"09315baa-7540-4144-880a-33fe2d1d2941\">More splits, as they go through a crosswind section!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:45:16+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:45:16.406Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6ee6025e-9228-455a-942a-f4e046518b9b\">There are 25 seconds between the two groups.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:44:15+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:44:15.623Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"68d878f6-beab-4815-bde8-73d2da64cb6e\">UAE and Ineos are both contributing to the pace-setting in this front group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:43:38+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:43:38.163Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2779732f-38a8-490a-9523-9f94c94a9cf4\">Jasper Philipsen is in the front group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:41:37+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:41:37.410Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-80km-to-go\"><span>80KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"b28e49b1-ec2a-4fff-9942-80ccea0b8dbf\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There are about 50 riders in the front group, with other groups trying to chase back on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:41:10+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:41:10.981Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3afcb362-cbf5-4926-9211-55f6a5515df2\">The crach actually happened in the front group. Abram Stockman looked the worse off, but looks like he&#8217;ll continue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:39:55+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:39:55.882Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"601329c4-6d0a-4790-ae82-d925e9219e11\">And now there&#8217;s a crash in one of the trailing groups, with three riders down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:39:33+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:39:33.665Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4868e332-9af2-4a91-8712-d6eebdfc7fad\">Echelons! The peloton has split once more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:39:18+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:39:18.731Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"384e1e6d-4eb9-484a-bafc-fe58ce39d549\">The pace is really up now, and the peloton looks at breaking point.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:38:57+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:38:57.517Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3651a5ab-0dbf-4b08-b039-9a352a93c219\">Matthias Schwarzbacher crashed a little earlier, and has abandoned the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:38:17+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:38:17.749Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8094ec45-1607-4cc9-a4b4-601fe60bb062\">Fabio Jakobsen is one of a few riders who have been dropped as a result of this pace. The Dutch rider has continued to struggle for form this year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:37:22+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:37:22.318Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a57a0134-43d4-499a-bdb2-cec771b63c7d\">Ineos are at the front of the peloton, and stretching it out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:36:36+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:36:36.309Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"2ccc69e2-4322-4d38-bf75-d37309202675\">\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\/soa5emU9HjrEdss8yKMZk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/soa5emU9HjrEdss8yKMZk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/soa5emU9HjrEdss8yKMZk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/soa5emU9HjrEdss8yKMZk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/soa5emU9HjrEdss8yKMZk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/soa5emU9HjrEdss8yKMZk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:30:43+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:30:43.371Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a060a92c-e13d-4c1b-99c9-8908d1976dd3\">The peloton finish the cobbles with no attack having gone clear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:28:56+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:28:56.052Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"893045a4-8b0a-4785-b26c-925de005e1a5\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">He&#8217;s been brought back by the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:28:16+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:28:16.813Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"87f892cb-b5e2-432b-b0bc-587b3d2727fd\">Simon Dehairs of Jasper Philipsen&#8217;s Alpecin team has attacked on the cobbles, and got a small gap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:27:44+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:27:44.875Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"59ee6e45-789f-4dbf-ad51-a29a26a7b48d\">They\u2019re back on the Brieversweg cobbles for the second time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:24:57+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:24:57.277Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"aae16355-f995-42f7-9422-3eaf5607463e\">The race is continually fluctuating as the road constantly changes direction, with the riders aware of how wind could again disrupt the race around the corner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:23:28+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:23:28.086Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b33d3888-dff0-429f-85d7-3f4236b51175\">Lidl-Trek are the team most prominent at the front of the peloton, despite the absence of their main men Jonathan Milan and Mads Pedersen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:22:14+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:22:14.332Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"07009d0d-ae67-4e6e-9185-858659681100\">The pace remains relatively slow and bunched up together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:19:33+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:19:33.058Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"372cbfcc-2d11-431a-b4b4-69304582790c\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">We&#8217;re into the second half of the race!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:15:44+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:15:44.020Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"308b6571-0feb-4f4b-8af0-001ead41def8\">\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\/8CMeAnb2aQKLTgN3KW6vX6-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8CMeAnb2aQKLTgN3KW6vX6-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8CMeAnb2aQKLTgN3KW6vX6-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8CMeAnb2aQKLTgN3KW6vX6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8CMeAnb2aQKLTgN3KW6vX6-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8CMeAnb2aQKLTgN3KW6vX6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:13:48+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:13:48.634Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8ba877ad-37ec-43a4-8efe-290b858a99b0\">This race is a rare thing in Belgium &#8211; one that hasn&#8217;t been won by Tom Boonen, even back when it was the Three Days of De Panne. The legendary Belgian will be back in action at the E3 classic on Friday, where he will be operating in the Soudal-QuickStep team car.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;See if I still have any connection&#8217; \u2013 Tom Boonen returns to Soudal-QuickStep fold with spot in team car for E3 Saxo Classic<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:09:50+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:09:50.599Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"091bc6a8-e0b2-4cbd-8da1-8ba8a8b419b6\">\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\/FZgNzCu6GcnaABdxk7YDTE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZgNzCu6GcnaABdxk7YDTE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZgNzCu6GcnaABdxk7YDTE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZgNzCu6GcnaABdxk7YDTE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZgNzCu6GcnaABdxk7YDTE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZgNzCu6GcnaABdxk7YDTE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:08:07+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:08:07.537Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"81ecb49f-27ac-4b09-b526-ddd0bdb91ab3\">There&#8217;s been a crash, with Daniel Cavia falling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:05:20+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:05:20.382Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"a9c04ee3-3c34-452c-9c6e-f755b111361e\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">As we approach the halfway point of the race, there are no more splits, and no breakaway clear ahead of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:00:03+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:00:03.811Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8ed62809-291d-46d7-99fd-34cc9240ac12\">And the view from the back of the peloton while it was being split.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"cdaf6ecc-756a-4c72-9e2b-5994e1b77fa7\">\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\/ibDPbzkjh9Adp226eYSNFj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibDPbzkjh9Adp226eYSNFj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibDPbzkjh9Adp226eYSNFj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibDPbzkjh9Adp226eYSNFj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibDPbzkjh9Adp226eYSNFj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibDPbzkjh9Adp226eYSNFj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:54:47+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:54:47.477Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"de87b0a6-2f5d-4114-9402-aa561c34cd7f\">This was a sample of some of the echelon action a little earlier when UAE pressed on and managed to split the peloton temporarily.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"7349b07c-0bf4-4b15-9014-3a70f20e2606\">\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\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:51:53+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:51:53.573Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"e7a3bf70-00c5-4637-aafa-7afe2b562e17\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Thing have settled down a little, as the riders cross over the finish line in Bruges for the first time today, but there&#8217;s still no sign of a break being formed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:46:55+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:46:55.227Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"8dac22ba-354f-46c8-a0fb-12fae09e961d\">\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\/fj2VSJp5LtD7x49vsbihK5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fj2VSJp5LtD7x49vsbihK5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fj2VSJp5LtD7x49vsbihK5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fj2VSJp5LtD7x49vsbihK5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fj2VSJp5LtD7x49vsbihK5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fj2VSJp5LtD7x49vsbihK5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:42:18+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:42:18.423Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"bead73ca-322f-446a-80b2-fa9f06b7ecb9\">Last year\u2019s winner Juan Sebastian Molano at the start. His triumph here last year proved he can navigate the various difficulties this race throws at you, and is therefore one of the top contenders again this time even if his form has tailed off a little since a stage win at February\u2019s Tour of Oman opening stage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"90cbde9a-4b8d-40c1-80c7-70f5a1729bea\">\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\/ePDep99KpGhAtJwaqyCvgM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ePDep99KpGhAtJwaqyCvgM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ePDep99KpGhAtJwaqyCvgM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ePDep99KpGhAtJwaqyCvgM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ePDep99KpGhAtJwaqyCvgM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ePDep99KpGhAtJwaqyCvgM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:40:41+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:40:41.738Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"18fd514b-e214-46ee-a2cc-46f85eb0f610\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They&#8217;ve been racing for over 70km now, and yet still things haven&#8217;t calmed down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:34:19+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:34:19.484Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"d24aeedf-97fd-4870-b2df-2be42e239c0d\">\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\/LCmAT4y8T2VWqxpHy7gMVG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LCmAT4y8T2VWqxpHy7gMVG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LCmAT4y8T2VWqxpHy7gMVG-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LCmAT4y8T2VWqxpHy7gMVG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LCmAT4y8T2VWqxpHy7gMVG-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LCmAT4y8T2VWqxpHy7gMVG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:30:05+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:30:05.818Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1869987f-dd7e-474f-9518-c876671f25ec\">Again echelons form, but again the peloton comes back together after splitting briefly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:29:05+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:29:05.897Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f92082de-ff1e-49aa-a705-b6cdb3176782\">The riders rushing over the Brieversweg cobbles.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"9153abeb-d18d-4843-a2b4-8ac21394d3e3\">\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\/Bhm37NoqmnwQDKzcbUEAyT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bhm37NoqmnwQDKzcbUEAyT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bhm37NoqmnwQDKzcbUEAyT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bhm37NoqmnwQDKzcbUEAyT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bhm37NoqmnwQDKzcbUEAyT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bhm37NoqmnwQDKzcbUEAyT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:24:58+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:24:58.536Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-140km-to-go\"><span>140KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"78ad920e-373f-4f12-8a9a-fd0dab02d9c6\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Despite the splits and threatening to break into pieces, the race remains all together for now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:23:35+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:23:35.103Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"e202e204-8d77-445c-90b0-1b54befca3d7\">\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\/STdj8SNojR6a6rA7o73aAf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/STdj8SNojR6a6rA7o73aAf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/STdj8SNojR6a6rA7o73aAf-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/STdj8SNojR6a6rA7o73aAf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/STdj8SNojR6a6rA7o73aAf-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/STdj8SNojR6a6rA7o73aAf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:21:53+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:21:53.677Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e3718fa0-4b02-49c8-a3c7-6a15a70afd77\">The wind is blowing, and it\u2019s all kicking off, with some splits briefly opened up in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:18:47+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:18:47.013Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8d45e25b-fb6c-45fc-b077-39d5d19927b1\">Our run-down of the favourites for the win today, plus tomorrow&#8217;s women&#8217;s race.<\/p>\n<p>New name, new route, new winners? \u2013 Analysing the contenders for the men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s Ronde Van Brugge<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:15:52+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:15:52.442Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b5750d8c-8857-49c6-9386-2d0f4ad19166\">The two escapees, before they were brought back.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"8d76a0b3-9ad8-4428-ac12-914da558b0d5\">\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\/qEYz57TTHc3edJr2B7XbXa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEYz57TTHc3edJr2B7XbXa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEYz57TTHc3edJr2B7XbXa-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEYz57TTHc3edJr2B7XbXa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEYz57TTHc3edJr2B7XbXa-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEYz57TTHc3edJr2B7XbXa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:13:20+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:13:20.966Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5fddf2d2-d1f0-4012-8eae-a66e6181f3a3\">Serrano and Van Tricht have been brought back, meaning the race is all together again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:11:57+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:11:57.021Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9ad91c04-a978-4883-ac75-142d9ebcc6e7\">The riders are about to hit the day\u2019s sole cobbled sector for the first time, the 1.3km Brieversweg. In truth it\u2019s not especially tough, and will only be tackled three times. The wind is more of a problem at this race than the road surfaces.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:10:42+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:10:42.848Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-150km-to-go\"><span>150KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"0f71b84d-74e8-46eb-82f6-3ede3306e0db\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Serrano and Van Tricht lead, but only just. They&#8217;re 15 seconds up on the peloton, where things have yet to settle down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:06:06+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:06:06.129Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"3af4336f-395f-4ba5-9ed9-01cef4f0856d\">\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\/4xyGLLNGGJD7dnn6rpg3yJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xyGLLNGGJD7dnn6rpg3yJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xyGLLNGGJD7dnn6rpg3yJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xyGLLNGGJD7dnn6rpg3yJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xyGLLNGGJD7dnn6rpg3yJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xyGLLNGGJD7dnn6rpg3yJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:03:03+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:03:03.874Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"783f1bff-5bc6-4c18-a565-ff758b9ec349\">Two riders have a gap of about ten seconds &#8211; Gonzalo Serrano of Movistar and Floris Van Tricht of NSN.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:59:23+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:59:23.469Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-160km-to-go\"><span>160KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"235e53d3-d55f-4870-b6f8-02291c55dcbd\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">A fifth of the way into the race, and the break is yet to form.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:55:16+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:55:16.900Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"510e4ff3-7060-4fbb-8e19-8447e71492b5\">This is the day the cobbled classic seasons really intensifies, with the races coming thick and fast before the climactic week of the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix. We had a think about what storylines will be the most intriguing to follow this spring.<\/p>\n<p>The cobbled Classics storylines we&#8217;re looking forward to \u2013 From Van der Poel and Poga\u010dar on the cusp of history to a different Demi Vollering and a resurgent Mads Pedersen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:51:37+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:51:37.104Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e4caf853-149f-4e2b-b1a9-587a412cb109\">It\u2019s been a bad start for Soudal-QuickStep with two of their men falling, but they remain strong candidates for the win with their sprinter Laurenz Rex. The Belgian has been in great form of late, with a runner-up finish at Le Samyn and 6th at Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne, and could today claim what would be the biggest win of his career.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"75a95625-494d-433c-b4d9-4a73744d5e5c\">\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\/kTZs5Gk9jqz3MkfpFpHVxH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kTZs5Gk9jqz3MkfpFpHVxH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kTZs5Gk9jqz3MkfpFpHVxH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kTZs5Gk9jqz3MkfpFpHVxH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kTZs5Gk9jqz3MkfpFpHVxH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kTZs5Gk9jqz3MkfpFpHVxH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:43:27+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:43:27.862Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-170km-to-go\"><span>170KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"fe979286-5ee1-40d7-826b-c6957c1807f5\">We\u2019re over 30km into the stage now and, despite multiple attempts, still nobody has managed to form a successful breakaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:41:03+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:41:03.832Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a57623a2-28d1-4671-90b9-d1f87faf8226\">A glimpse of Jasper Philipsen at the start, the biggest name sprinter in the race and favourite for the victory.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"de579a0c-e6b8-4737-8687-bf710240645f\">\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\/J3WBaLneBCHVNTMJDrAsJe-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J3WBaLneBCHVNTMJDrAsJe-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J3WBaLneBCHVNTMJDrAsJe-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J3WBaLneBCHVNTMJDrAsJe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J3WBaLneBCHVNTMJDrAsJe-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J3WBaLneBCHVNTMJDrAsJe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:35:28+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:35:28.783Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b13d9862-5165-4d4e-a00e-714b2cfd6adc\">Stage three of the Volta a Catalunya is also taking place today, and we have live coverage of that race too, that you can follow along with here.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Volta a Catalunya stage 3 LIVE: A mountainous start heads to a flat finale and one last chance for the sprinters<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:34:26+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:34:26.241Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c6f2e1d3-dbd0-4c59-82cc-e189f26999a0\">Lidl-Trek&#8217;s Jakob Soderqvist had a flat tyre earlier, but is back in the peloton now.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"20dc0cb3-41ea-4e2f-9ef9-9204bb415e21\">\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\/styLCHzgpKT5YxcHD9Uooj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/styLCHzgpKT5YxcHD9Uooj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/styLCHzgpKT5YxcHD9Uooj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/styLCHzgpKT5YxcHD9Uooj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/styLCHzgpKT5YxcHD9Uooj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/styLCHzgpKT5YxcHD9Uooj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:33:07+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:33:07.144Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-180km-to-go\"><span>180KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"52cf95a8-31c2-4c37-a49d-3b2a32bf84b0\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Still no breakaway has formed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:30:36+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:30:36.498Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c99d542a-24ed-4abd-8ec6-d8a1fa58913f\">Van Gestel back up and running after his fall.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"b1d4178b-aa0e-4943-b24b-58a86a31e014\">\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\/55oFNnDcaPZgUrgrYNkhsK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55oFNnDcaPZgUrgrYNkhsK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55oFNnDcaPZgUrgrYNkhsK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55oFNnDcaPZgUrgrYNkhsK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55oFNnDcaPZgUrgrYNkhsK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55oFNnDcaPZgUrgrYNkhsK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:28:50+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:28:50.843Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"103efdbc-3b21-490f-a1d0-3b1b4847833c\">The crash the Soudal riders were involved in.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"dbbf90ae-a419-4e5a-9293-6a166f6c0909\">\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\/eUt8Ut5tZx9dWxMCsmvyM8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eUt8Ut5tZx9dWxMCsmvyM8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eUt8Ut5tZx9dWxMCsmvyM8-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eUt8Ut5tZx9dWxMCsmvyM8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eUt8Ut5tZx9dWxMCsmvyM8-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eUt8Ut5tZx9dWxMCsmvyM8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:27:06+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:27:06.206Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5e6581af-1b87-4922-a5e4-0055ff9e0801\">It&#8217;s windy out there, but the riders have for now been spared the rain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:25:39+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:25:39.862Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a5ffffaa-6a8b-4d2a-bc3e-6663291a8347\">Alex Kirsch of Cofidis has also had a fall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:25:04+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:25:04.549Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b7449cb5-64f8-4836-8b45-3f3f87c44a78\">That has also already been a crash, with the Soudal-QuickStep riders Dries Van Gestel and Fabio Van den Bossche both involved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:23:39+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:23:39.346Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-190km-to-go\"><span>190KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"bfca0073-aeae-48e9-9ec6-43dc89b74efc\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Still no sign of a breakaway forming, over 10km into the race. Julius Johansen of UAE Team Emirates-XRG managed to get a small gap, but was brought back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:18:44+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:18:44.417Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dd82044e-ded5-421e-9598-1322ba1439bd\">Road furniture is another complicating factor of Brugge De Panne, with lots of small roundabouts like this one for the riders to contend with. Technique and bike handling skills are just as important here as speed and resilience.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"9ecf72fa-2d62-4a3e-ad5a-12c098e1a846\">\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\/dkYtHxx4hGLggwzL2b7CLc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkYtHxx4hGLggwzL2b7CLc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkYtHxx4hGLggwzL2b7CLc-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkYtHxx4hGLggwzL2b7CLc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkYtHxx4hGLggwzL2b7CLc-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkYtHxx4hGLggwzL2b7CLc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:15:44+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:15:44.132Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d68beab3-19b5-407d-8642-fec836f1df7a\">The start was absent of one contender who was supposed to take part today &#8211; Milan Fretin, who pulled out due to illness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:06:52+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:06:52.282Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-official-start\"><span>OFFICIAL START<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"ed8bade8-47b0-426b-a8af-8d1539797adb\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">And they&#8217;re off!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:06:06+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:06:06.565Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"43a9bf2d-3bd6-47ea-a49f-d91ad6ab89c5\">Excitingly for us spectators, albeit stressfully for the participants, it\u2019s looking like wind could be a factor today. It\u2019s blowing at about 15mph, which, given the twisty nature of the route and exposed roads, will likely see echelons form.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:03:29+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:03:29.715Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a1a66810-c568-481c-8162-f91a055b280a\">The calm before the storm &#8211; the riders moving through the neutralised section, before the flag drops and the battle to get into the breakaway commences.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"ea5b705e-2676-45a8-a5bf-df730192a221\">\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\/RsetBXZco73qeByGhX6VbW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsetBXZco73qeByGhX6VbW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsetBXZco73qeByGhX6VbW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsetBXZco73qeByGhX6VbW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsetBXZco73qeByGhX6VbW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsetBXZco73qeByGhX6VbW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T11:59:32+00:00\">2026-03-25T11:59:32.451Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d96e57bf-97a5-4a70-8a7a-c738411520b7\">Though it might be billed as a sprinters\u2019 race, this being Belgium, things are never that straightforward. There are still cobbled sectors to contend with, exposed roads, and the weather &#8211; which today is forecasted to be cold and wet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T11:55:10+00:00\">2026-03-25T11:55:10.852Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f757db3e-962d-4ab7-b852-0f3db484e2b0\">The riders at the start in Bruges.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"6e83c4f8-b991-4ce4-b576-c748a926c423\">\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\/THqgjsWWaaNFE7mrr6NX5N-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/THqgjsWWaaNFE7mrr6NX5N-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/THqgjsWWaaNFE7mrr6NX5N-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/THqgjsWWaaNFE7mrr6NX5N-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/THqgjsWWaaNFE7mrr6NX5N-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/THqgjsWWaaNFE7mrr6NX5N-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T11:52:46+00:00\">2026-03-25T11:52:46.769Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e217ba03-abb9-40c4-b4b7-d20de533daaf\">The action will kick off in about ten minutes. Right now the rivers are making their way through the neutralised zone towards the official start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T11:48:49+00:00\">2026-03-25T11:48:49.040Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"33902d65-dfd3-4686-8afd-276e81f9ee1f\">Despite the changes, the race retains its identity as a sprinters\u2019 classics and its pan flat parcours. Jasper Philipsen, Tim Merlier and Sam Bennett are among the past winners, and we can expect those of similar ilk to be in contention today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T11:45:13+00:00\">2026-03-25T11:45:13.253Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"358272b0-e9dd-4995-bd8e-c744525baf65\">Rider safety has been cited as one of the reasons for the change of finale. Last year\u2019s finish in De Panne was a chaotic affair, with many of the top favourites going down in multiple late crashes that occurred on the technical roads &#8211; the organisers wanted to avoid a repeat of that this year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Classic Brugge-De Panne: Molano awarded photo-finish victory against Milan in crash-marred final<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T11:38:11+00:00\">2026-03-25T11:38:11.570Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"15ff8363-ec97-42b2-8285-ef808def6a64\">This race will be more familiar to most as the Classic Brugge-De Panne, but has changed its name and has an altered route, that will both start and finish in Bruges and bypass its former finish on the coast of De Panne.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">New-look Ronde van Brugge to replace Classic Brugge-De Panne for 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T11:32:42+00:00\">2026-03-25T11:32:42.900Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2e716ad4-fd73-4439-8315-8db71b3d3a57\">Hello and welcome to the 2026 Ronde Van Brugge!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-6 lg:px-0 relative max-w-[1070px] mx-auto viafoura-twig-component px-4\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class='vfcustom-community-guidelines'&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"widgetArea17\" class=\"widget-area md:basis-1\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-1-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-1-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-1-3 page-widget-area-17\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"dynamic\" id=\"mostpopular\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-dynamic widget-mostpopular widget-dynamic-mostpopular widget-dynamic-fter-popular-box\">\n<div class=\"wdn-fte-pb pos-relative space-t20\n\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-popularBox\" class=\"slice-container popular-box-slice popularBox slice-container-popularBox\">\n<section data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"popular-box\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__label\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__label__tab popular-box__label__tab--active\" role=\"heading\">LATEST ARTICLES<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ol class=\"popular-box__articles-list popular-box__articles-list--active\">\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__image-wrapper\">\n<div><source class=\"popular-box__article-list__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JvDnWU2qwsDyEWhhwJG6Tn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JvDnWU2qwsDyEWhhwJG6Tn-640-80.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JvDnWU2qwsDyEWhhwJG6Tn-720-80.jpg.webp 720w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JvDnWU2qwsDyEWhhwJG6Tn-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JvDnWU2qwsDyEWhhwJG6Tn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JvDnWU2qwsDyEWhhwJG6Tn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JvDnWU2qwsDyEWhhwJG6Tn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">1<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">Do you want to start a cycling YouTube channel like me? 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Here\u2019s how it works.\n<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<figure>\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 600px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><figcaption class=\"mt-2\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Juan Sebastian Molano wins Classic-Brugge De Panne 2025<\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: \u00a9 Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"pinned-content\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-pinned-content widget-contentparsed-pinned-content widget-pinned news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div class=\" article-body \">\n<div class>\n<p id=\"4bdace2e-a83f-460d-b049-4e70aa3a3632\"><strong>Ronde Van Brugge 2026 &#8211; Route<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ronde Van Brugge 2026 &#8211; Contenders<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"17925e64-4363-4982-b418-e8ae21d0af38\">\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\/K9xrB4Jmxc9APeZnhqU8KZ-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K9xrB4Jmxc9APeZnhqU8KZ-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K9xrB4Jmxc9APeZnhqU8KZ-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K9xrB4Jmxc9APeZnhqU8KZ-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K9xrB4Jmxc9APeZnhqU8KZ-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K9xrB4Jmxc9APeZnhqU8KZ-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Course profile for 2026 Ronde Van Brugge <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Ronde Van Brugge 2026)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-race-situation\"><span>Race Situation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"e37a8aeb-096a-4bb0-a0b4-551b9c96f9dd-0\">Wind splits the peloton into multiple small groups<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"live-feed-multipage\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-live-feed-multipage widget-contentparsed-live-feed-multipage news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default multipage widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"button wcp-live-feed-reload\">Refresh <\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T15:00:33+00:00\">2026-03-25T15:00:33.802Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"62b2d113-d78c-488f-9eac-0e690a192616\">As well as Philipsen, Groenewegen and Molano, sprinters Mozzato and Lamperti are also in the front group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:59:30+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:59:30.677Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"71ea0ba4-5ab3-41ed-92b3-90c27a194364\">The gap between the two groups is getting bigger. It&#8217;s approaching a minute &#8211; that might be too much for the race to come back together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:56:14+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:56:14.802Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"b8eca4f2-3fed-4458-8cb5-86611e58763c\">\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\/HsNbvdydHDHgCp5RfFTecc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HsNbvdydHDHgCp5RfFTecc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HsNbvdydHDHgCp5RfFTecc-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HsNbvdydHDHgCp5RfFTecc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HsNbvdydHDHgCp5RfFTecc-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HsNbvdydHDHgCp5RfFTecc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:55:20+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:55:20.528Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ddc61413-6274-41c1-86c4-f707aceaaa2c\">The small second group, that only contained four riders, have been caught by the large third group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:53:02+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:53:02.883Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"b2c3dce3-6dcf-4a07-b47c-1a186ba4c8c9\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It actually looks like this lead group has no more than 40 riders in it. A smaller chase group is behind, and then a larger third group are 35 seconds adrift.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:51:45+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:51:45.717Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"01d4cecb-3ca0-4cda-a3b2-0e5f147d5858\">Molano, Philipsen and Rex all appear to be in the front group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:51:16+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:51:16.316Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7b18b85c-886c-4e07-a8f2-1b1f2e9693d3\">A second group has joined the first group, so there are now about 50 riders in the lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:48:04+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:48:04.253Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4208939c-1776-4bf4-813a-baafa861bccc\">Dylan Groenewegen is in this front group with some teammates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:47:16+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:47:16.239Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2883b28e-02f2-48bc-9960-db5d106deca6\">There are only about 12 riders in the front group, with multiple groups behind chasing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:46:54+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:46:54.319Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"faecbec4-4dba-4649-834c-cb87fde956b7\">Small gap are appearing all over this front group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:46:29+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:46:29.458Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"09315baa-7540-4144-880a-33fe2d1d2941\">More splits, as they go through a crosswind section!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:45:16+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:45:16.406Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6ee6025e-9228-455a-942a-f4e046518b9b\">There are 25 seconds between the two groups.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:44:15+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:44:15.623Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"68d878f6-beab-4815-bde8-73d2da64cb6e\">UAE and Ineos are both contributing to the pace-setting in this front group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:43:38+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:43:38.163Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2779732f-38a8-490a-9523-9f94c94a9cf4\">Jasper Philipsen is in the front group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:41:37+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:41:37.410Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-80km-to-go\"><span>80KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"b28e49b1-ec2a-4fff-9942-80ccea0b8dbf\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There are about 50 riders in the front group, with other groups trying to chase back on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:41:10+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:41:10.981Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3afcb362-cbf5-4926-9211-55f6a5515df2\">The crach actually happened in the front group. Abram Stockman looked the worse off, but looks like he&#8217;ll continue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:39:55+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:39:55.882Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"601329c4-6d0a-4790-ae82-d925e9219e11\">And now there&#8217;s a crash in one of the trailing groups, with three riders down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:39:33+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:39:33.665Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4868e332-9af2-4a91-8712-d6eebdfc7fad\">Echelons! The peloton has split once more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:39:18+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:39:18.731Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"384e1e6d-4eb9-484a-bafc-fe58ce39d549\">The pace is really up now, and the peloton looks at breaking point.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:38:57+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:38:57.517Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3651a5ab-0dbf-4b08-b039-9a352a93c219\">Matthias Schwarzbacher crashed a little earlier, and has abandoned the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:38:17+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:38:17.749Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8094ec45-1607-4cc9-a4b4-601fe60bb062\">Fabio Jakobsen is one of a few riders who have been dropped as a result of this pace. The Dutch rider has continued to struggle for form this year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:37:22+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:37:22.318Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a57a0134-43d4-499a-bdb2-cec771b63c7d\">Ineos are at the front of the peloton, and stretching it out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:36:36+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:36:36.309Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"2ccc69e2-4322-4d38-bf75-d37309202675\">\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\/soa5emU9HjrEdss8yKMZk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/soa5emU9HjrEdss8yKMZk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/soa5emU9HjrEdss8yKMZk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/soa5emU9HjrEdss8yKMZk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/soa5emU9HjrEdss8yKMZk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/soa5emU9HjrEdss8yKMZk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:30:43+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:30:43.371Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a060a92c-e13d-4c1b-99c9-8908d1976dd3\">The peloton finish the cobbles with no attack having gone clear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:28:56+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:28:56.052Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"893045a4-8b0a-4785-b26c-925de005e1a5\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">He&#8217;s been brought back by the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:28:16+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:28:16.813Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"87f892cb-b5e2-432b-b0bc-587b3d2727fd\">Simon Dehairs of Jasper Philipsen&#8217;s Alpecin team has attacked on the cobbles, and got a small gap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:27:44+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:27:44.875Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"59ee6e45-789f-4dbf-ad51-a29a26a7b48d\">They\u2019re back on the Brieversweg cobbles for the second time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:24:57+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:24:57.277Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"aae16355-f995-42f7-9422-3eaf5607463e\">The race is continually fluctuating as the road constantly changes direction, with the riders aware of how wind could again disrupt the race around the corner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:23:28+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:23:28.086Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b33d3888-dff0-429f-85d7-3f4236b51175\">Lidl-Trek are the team most prominent at the front of the peloton, despite the absence of their main men Jonathan Milan and Mads Pedersen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:22:14+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:22:14.332Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"07009d0d-ae67-4e6e-9185-858659681100\">The pace remains relatively slow and bunched up together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:19:33+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:19:33.058Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"372cbfcc-2d11-431a-b4b4-69304582790c\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">We&#8217;re into the second half of the race!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:15:44+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:15:44.020Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"308b6571-0feb-4f4b-8af0-001ead41def8\">\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\/8CMeAnb2aQKLTgN3KW6vX6-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8CMeAnb2aQKLTgN3KW6vX6-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8CMeAnb2aQKLTgN3KW6vX6-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8CMeAnb2aQKLTgN3KW6vX6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8CMeAnb2aQKLTgN3KW6vX6-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8CMeAnb2aQKLTgN3KW6vX6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:13:48+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:13:48.634Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8ba877ad-37ec-43a4-8efe-290b858a99b0\">This race is a rare thing in Belgium &#8211; one that hasn&#8217;t been won by Tom Boonen, even back when it was the Three Days of De Panne. The legendary Belgian will be back in action at the E3 classic on Friday, where he will be operating in the Soudal-QuickStep team car.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;See if I still have any connection&#8217; \u2013 Tom Boonen returns to Soudal-QuickStep fold with spot in team car for E3 Saxo Classic<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:09:50+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:09:50.599Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"091bc6a8-e0b2-4cbd-8da1-8ba8a8b419b6\">\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\/FZgNzCu6GcnaABdxk7YDTE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZgNzCu6GcnaABdxk7YDTE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZgNzCu6GcnaABdxk7YDTE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZgNzCu6GcnaABdxk7YDTE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZgNzCu6GcnaABdxk7YDTE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZgNzCu6GcnaABdxk7YDTE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:08:07+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:08:07.537Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"81ecb49f-27ac-4b09-b526-ddd0bdb91ab3\">There&#8217;s been a crash, with Daniel Cavia falling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:05:20+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:05:20.382Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"a9c04ee3-3c34-452c-9c6e-f755b111361e\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">As we approach the halfway point of the race, there are no more splits, and no breakaway clear ahead of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:00:03+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:00:03.811Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8ed62809-291d-46d7-99fd-34cc9240ac12\">And the view from the back of the peloton while it was being split.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"cdaf6ecc-756a-4c72-9e2b-5994e1b77fa7\">\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\/ibDPbzkjh9Adp226eYSNFj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibDPbzkjh9Adp226eYSNFj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibDPbzkjh9Adp226eYSNFj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibDPbzkjh9Adp226eYSNFj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibDPbzkjh9Adp226eYSNFj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibDPbzkjh9Adp226eYSNFj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:54:47+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:54:47.477Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"de87b0a6-2f5d-4114-9402-aa561c34cd7f\">This was a sample of some of the echelon action a little earlier when UAE pressed on and managed to split the peloton temporarily.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"7349b07c-0bf4-4b15-9014-3a70f20e2606\">\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\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:51:53+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:51:53.573Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"e7a3bf70-00c5-4637-aafa-7afe2b562e17\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Thing have settled down a little, as the riders cross over the finish line in Bruges for the first time today, but there&#8217;s still no sign of a break being formed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:46:55+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:46:55.227Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"8dac22ba-354f-46c8-a0fb-12fae09e961d\">\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\/fj2VSJp5LtD7x49vsbihK5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fj2VSJp5LtD7x49vsbihK5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fj2VSJp5LtD7x49vsbihK5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fj2VSJp5LtD7x49vsbihK5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fj2VSJp5LtD7x49vsbihK5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fj2VSJp5LtD7x49vsbihK5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:42:18+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:42:18.423Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"bead73ca-322f-446a-80b2-fa9f06b7ecb9\">Last year\u2019s winner Juan Sebastian Molano at the start. His triumph here last year proved he can navigate the various difficulties this race throws at you, and is therefore one of the top contenders again this time even if his form has tailed off a little since a stage win at February\u2019s Tour of Oman opening stage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"90cbde9a-4b8d-40c1-80c7-70f5a1729bea\">\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\/ePDep99KpGhAtJwaqyCvgM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ePDep99KpGhAtJwaqyCvgM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ePDep99KpGhAtJwaqyCvgM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ePDep99KpGhAtJwaqyCvgM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ePDep99KpGhAtJwaqyCvgM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ePDep99KpGhAtJwaqyCvgM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:40:41+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:40:41.738Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"18fd514b-e214-46ee-a2cc-46f85eb0f610\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They&#8217;ve been racing for over 70km now, and yet still things haven&#8217;t calmed down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:34:19+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:34:19.484Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"d24aeedf-97fd-4870-b2df-2be42e239c0d\">\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\/LCmAT4y8T2VWqxpHy7gMVG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LCmAT4y8T2VWqxpHy7gMVG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LCmAT4y8T2VWqxpHy7gMVG-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LCmAT4y8T2VWqxpHy7gMVG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LCmAT4y8T2VWqxpHy7gMVG-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LCmAT4y8T2VWqxpHy7gMVG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:30:05+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:30:05.818Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1869987f-dd7e-474f-9518-c876671f25ec\">Again echelons form, but again the peloton comes back together after splitting briefly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:29:05+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:29:05.897Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f92082de-ff1e-49aa-a705-b6cdb3176782\">The riders rushing over the Brieversweg cobbles.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"9153abeb-d18d-4843-a2b4-8ac21394d3e3\">\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\/Bhm37NoqmnwQDKzcbUEAyT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bhm37NoqmnwQDKzcbUEAyT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bhm37NoqmnwQDKzcbUEAyT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bhm37NoqmnwQDKzcbUEAyT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bhm37NoqmnwQDKzcbUEAyT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bhm37NoqmnwQDKzcbUEAyT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:24:58+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:24:58.536Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-140km-to-go\"><span>140KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"78ad920e-373f-4f12-8a9a-fd0dab02d9c6\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Despite the splits and threatening to break into pieces, the race remains all together for now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:23:35+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:23:35.103Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"e202e204-8d77-445c-90b0-1b54befca3d7\">\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\/STdj8SNojR6a6rA7o73aAf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/STdj8SNojR6a6rA7o73aAf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/STdj8SNojR6a6rA7o73aAf-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/STdj8SNojR6a6rA7o73aAf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/STdj8SNojR6a6rA7o73aAf-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/STdj8SNojR6a6rA7o73aAf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:21:53+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:21:53.677Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e3718fa0-4b02-49c8-a3c7-6a15a70afd77\">The wind is blowing, and it\u2019s all kicking off, with some splits briefly opened up in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:18:47+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:18:47.013Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8d45e25b-fb6c-45fc-b077-39d5d19927b1\">Our run-down of the favourites for the win today, plus tomorrow&#8217;s women&#8217;s race.<\/p>\n<p>New name, new route, new winners? \u2013 Analysing the contenders for the men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s Ronde Van Brugge<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:15:52+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:15:52.442Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b5750d8c-8857-49c6-9386-2d0f4ad19166\">The two escapees, before they were brought back.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"8d76a0b3-9ad8-4428-ac12-914da558b0d5\">\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\/qEYz57TTHc3edJr2B7XbXa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEYz57TTHc3edJr2B7XbXa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEYz57TTHc3edJr2B7XbXa-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEYz57TTHc3edJr2B7XbXa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEYz57TTHc3edJr2B7XbXa-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEYz57TTHc3edJr2B7XbXa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:13:20+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:13:20.966Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5fddf2d2-d1f0-4012-8eae-a66e6181f3a3\">Serrano and Van Tricht have been brought back, meaning the race is all together again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:11:57+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:11:57.021Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9ad91c04-a978-4883-ac75-142d9ebcc6e7\">The riders are about to hit the day\u2019s sole cobbled sector for the first time, the 1.3km Brieversweg. In truth it\u2019s not especially tough, and will only be tackled three times. The wind is more of a problem at this race than the road surfaces.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:10:42+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:10:42.848Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-150km-to-go\"><span>150KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"0f71b84d-74e8-46eb-82f6-3ede3306e0db\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Serrano and Van Tricht lead, but only just. They&#8217;re 15 seconds up on the peloton, where things have yet to settle down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:06:06+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:06:06.129Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"3af4336f-395f-4ba5-9ed9-01cef4f0856d\">\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\/4xyGLLNGGJD7dnn6rpg3yJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xyGLLNGGJD7dnn6rpg3yJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xyGLLNGGJD7dnn6rpg3yJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xyGLLNGGJD7dnn6rpg3yJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xyGLLNGGJD7dnn6rpg3yJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xyGLLNGGJD7dnn6rpg3yJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:03:03+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:03:03.874Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"783f1bff-5bc6-4c18-a565-ff758b9ec349\">Two riders have a gap of about ten seconds &#8211; Gonzalo Serrano of Movistar and Floris Van Tricht of NSN.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:59:23+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:59:23.469Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-160km-to-go\"><span>160KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"235e53d3-d55f-4870-b6f8-02291c55dcbd\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">A fifth of the way into the race, and the break is yet to form.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:55:16+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:55:16.900Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"510e4ff3-7060-4fbb-8e19-8447e71492b5\">This is the day the cobbled classic seasons really intensifies, with the races coming thick and fast before the climactic week of the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix. We had a think about what storylines will be the most intriguing to follow this spring.<\/p>\n<p>The cobbled Classics storylines we&#8217;re looking forward to \u2013 From Van der Poel and Poga\u010dar on the cusp of history to a different Demi Vollering and a resurgent Mads Pedersen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:51:37+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:51:37.104Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e4caf853-149f-4e2b-b1a9-587a412cb109\">It\u2019s been a bad start for Soudal-QuickStep with two of their men falling, but they remain strong candidates for the win with their sprinter Laurenz Rex. The Belgian has been in great form of late, with a runner-up finish at Le Samyn and 6th at Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne, and could today claim what would be the biggest win of his career.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"75a95625-494d-433c-b4d9-4a73744d5e5c\">\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\/kTZs5Gk9jqz3MkfpFpHVxH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kTZs5Gk9jqz3MkfpFpHVxH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kTZs5Gk9jqz3MkfpFpHVxH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kTZs5Gk9jqz3MkfpFpHVxH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kTZs5Gk9jqz3MkfpFpHVxH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kTZs5Gk9jqz3MkfpFpHVxH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:43:27+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:43:27.862Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-170km-to-go\"><span>170KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"fe979286-5ee1-40d7-826b-c6957c1807f5\">We\u2019re over 30km into the stage now and, despite multiple attempts, still nobody has managed to form a successful breakaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:41:03+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:41:03.832Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a57623a2-28d1-4671-90b9-d1f87faf8226\">A glimpse of Jasper Philipsen at the start, the biggest name sprinter in the race and favourite for the victory.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"de579a0c-e6b8-4737-8687-bf710240645f\">\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\/J3WBaLneBCHVNTMJDrAsJe-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J3WBaLneBCHVNTMJDrAsJe-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J3WBaLneBCHVNTMJDrAsJe-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J3WBaLneBCHVNTMJDrAsJe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J3WBaLneBCHVNTMJDrAsJe-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J3WBaLneBCHVNTMJDrAsJe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:35:28+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:35:28.783Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b13d9862-5165-4d4e-a00e-714b2cfd6adc\">Stage three of the Volta a Catalunya is also taking place today, and we have live coverage of that race too, that you can follow along with here.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Volta a Catalunya stage 3 LIVE: A mountainous start heads to a flat finale and one last chance for the sprinters<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:34:26+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:34:26.241Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c6f2e1d3-dbd0-4c59-82cc-e189f26999a0\">Lidl-Trek&#8217;s Jakob Soderqvist had a flat tyre earlier, but is back in the peloton now.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"20dc0cb3-41ea-4e2f-9ef9-9204bb415e21\">\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\/styLCHzgpKT5YxcHD9Uooj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/styLCHzgpKT5YxcHD9Uooj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/styLCHzgpKT5YxcHD9Uooj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/styLCHzgpKT5YxcHD9Uooj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/styLCHzgpKT5YxcHD9Uooj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/styLCHzgpKT5YxcHD9Uooj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:33:07+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:33:07.144Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-180km-to-go\"><span>180KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"52cf95a8-31c2-4c37-a49d-3b2a32bf84b0\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Still no breakaway has formed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:30:36+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:30:36.498Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c99d542a-24ed-4abd-8ec6-d8a1fa58913f\">Van Gestel back up and running after his fall.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"b1d4178b-aa0e-4943-b24b-58a86a31e014\">\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\/55oFNnDcaPZgUrgrYNkhsK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55oFNnDcaPZgUrgrYNkhsK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55oFNnDcaPZgUrgrYNkhsK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55oFNnDcaPZgUrgrYNkhsK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55oFNnDcaPZgUrgrYNkhsK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55oFNnDcaPZgUrgrYNkhsK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:28:50+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:28:50.843Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"103efdbc-3b21-490f-a1d0-3b1b4847833c\">The crash the Soudal riders were involved in.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"dbbf90ae-a419-4e5a-9293-6a166f6c0909\">\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\/eUt8Ut5tZx9dWxMCsmvyM8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eUt8Ut5tZx9dWxMCsmvyM8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eUt8Ut5tZx9dWxMCsmvyM8-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eUt8Ut5tZx9dWxMCsmvyM8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eUt8Ut5tZx9dWxMCsmvyM8-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eUt8Ut5tZx9dWxMCsmvyM8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:27:06+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:27:06.206Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5e6581af-1b87-4922-a5e4-0055ff9e0801\">It&#8217;s windy out there, but the riders have for now been spared the rain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:25:39+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:25:39.862Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a5ffffaa-6a8b-4d2a-bc3e-6663291a8347\">Alex Kirsch of Cofidis has also had a fall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:25:04+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:25:04.549Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b7449cb5-64f8-4836-8b45-3f3f87c44a78\">That has also already been a crash, with the Soudal-QuickStep riders Dries Van Gestel and Fabio Van den Bossche both involved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:23:39+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:23:39.346Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-190km-to-go\"><span>190KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"bfca0073-aeae-48e9-9ec6-43dc89b74efc\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Still no sign of a breakaway forming, over 10km into the race. Julius Johansen of UAE Team Emirates-XRG managed to get a small gap, but was brought back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:18:44+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:18:44.417Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dd82044e-ded5-421e-9598-1322ba1439bd\">Road furniture is another complicating factor of Brugge De Panne, with lots of small roundabouts like this one for the riders to contend with. Technique and bike handling skills are just as important here as speed and resilience.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"9ecf72fa-2d62-4a3e-ad5a-12c098e1a846\">\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\/dkYtHxx4hGLggwzL2b7CLc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkYtHxx4hGLggwzL2b7CLc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkYtHxx4hGLggwzL2b7CLc-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkYtHxx4hGLggwzL2b7CLc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkYtHxx4hGLggwzL2b7CLc-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkYtHxx4hGLggwzL2b7CLc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:15:44+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:15:44.132Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d68beab3-19b5-407d-8642-fec836f1df7a\">The start was absent of one contender who was supposed to take part today &#8211; Milan Fretin, who pulled out due to illness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:06:52+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:06:52.282Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-official-start\"><span>OFFICIAL START<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"ed8bade8-47b0-426b-a8af-8d1539797adb\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">And they&#8217;re off!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:06:06+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:06:06.565Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"43a9bf2d-3bd6-47ea-a49f-d91ad6ab89c5\">Excitingly for us spectators, albeit stressfully for the participants, it\u2019s looking like wind could be a factor today. It\u2019s blowing at about 15mph, which, given the twisty nature of the route and exposed roads, will likely see echelons form.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:03:29+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:03:29.715Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a1a66810-c568-481c-8162-f91a055b280a\">The calm before the storm &#8211; the riders moving through the neutralised section, before the flag drops and the battle to get into the breakaway commences.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"ea5b705e-2676-45a8-a5bf-df730192a221\">\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\/RsetBXZco73qeByGhX6VbW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsetBXZco73qeByGhX6VbW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsetBXZco73qeByGhX6VbW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsetBXZco73qeByGhX6VbW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsetBXZco73qeByGhX6VbW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsetBXZco73qeByGhX6VbW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T11:59:32+00:00\">2026-03-25T11:59:32.451Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d96e57bf-97a5-4a70-8a7a-c738411520b7\">Though it might be billed as a sprinters\u2019 race, this being Belgium, things are never that straightforward. There are still cobbled sectors to contend with, exposed roads, and the weather &#8211; which today is forecasted to be cold and wet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T11:55:10+00:00\">2026-03-25T11:55:10.852Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f757db3e-962d-4ab7-b852-0f3db484e2b0\">The riders at the start in Bruges.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"6e83c4f8-b991-4ce4-b576-c748a926c423\">\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\/THqgjsWWaaNFE7mrr6NX5N-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/THqgjsWWaaNFE7mrr6NX5N-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/THqgjsWWaaNFE7mrr6NX5N-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/THqgjsWWaaNFE7mrr6NX5N-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/THqgjsWWaaNFE7mrr6NX5N-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/THqgjsWWaaNFE7mrr6NX5N-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T11:52:46+00:00\">2026-03-25T11:52:46.769Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e217ba03-abb9-40c4-b4b7-d20de533daaf\">The action will kick off in about ten minutes. Right now the rivers are making their way through the neutralised zone towards the official start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T11:48:49+00:00\">2026-03-25T11:48:49.040Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"33902d65-dfd3-4686-8afd-276e81f9ee1f\">Despite the changes, the race retains its identity as a sprinters\u2019 classics and its pan flat parcours. Jasper Philipsen, Tim Merlier and Sam Bennett are among the past winners, and we can expect those of similar ilk to be in contention today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T11:45:13+00:00\">2026-03-25T11:45:13.253Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"358272b0-e9dd-4995-bd8e-c744525baf65\">Rider safety has been cited as one of the reasons for the change of finale. Last year\u2019s finish in De Panne was a chaotic affair, with many of the top favourites going down in multiple late crashes that occurred on the technical roads &#8211; the organisers wanted to avoid a repeat of that this year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Classic Brugge-De Panne: Molano awarded photo-finish victory against Milan in crash-marred final<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T11:38:11+00:00\">2026-03-25T11:38:11.570Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"15ff8363-ec97-42b2-8285-ef808def6a64\">This race will be more familiar to most as the Classic Brugge-De Panne, but has changed its name and has an altered route, that will both start and finish in Bruges and bypass its former finish on the coast of De Panne.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">New-look Ronde van Brugge to replace Classic Brugge-De Panne for 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T11:32:42+00:00\">2026-03-25T11:32:42.900Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2e716ad4-fd73-4439-8315-8db71b3d3a57\">Hello and welcome to the 2026 Ronde Van Brugge!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-6 lg:px-0 relative max-w-[1070px] mx-auto viafoura-twig-component px-4\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class='vfcustom-community-guidelines'&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"button wcp-live-feed-reload\">Refresh <\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T15:00:33+00:00\">2026-03-25T15:00:33.802Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"62b2d113-d78c-488f-9eac-0e690a192616\">As well as Philipsen, Groenewegen and Molano, sprinters Mozzato and Lamperti are also in the front group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:59:30+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:59:30.677Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"71ea0ba4-5ab3-41ed-92b3-90c27a194364\">The gap between the two groups is getting bigger. It&#8217;s approaching a minute &#8211; that might be too much for the race to come back together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:56:14+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:56:14.802Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"b8eca4f2-3fed-4458-8cb5-86611e58763c\">\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\/HsNbvdydHDHgCp5RfFTecc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HsNbvdydHDHgCp5RfFTecc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HsNbvdydHDHgCp5RfFTecc-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HsNbvdydHDHgCp5RfFTecc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HsNbvdydHDHgCp5RfFTecc-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HsNbvdydHDHgCp5RfFTecc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:55:20+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:55:20.528Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ddc61413-6274-41c1-86c4-f707aceaaa2c\">The small second group, that only contained four riders, have been caught by the large third group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:53:02+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:53:02.883Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"b2c3dce3-6dcf-4a07-b47c-1a186ba4c8c9\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It actually looks like this lead group has no more than 40 riders in it. A smaller chase group is behind, and then a larger third group are 35 seconds adrift.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:51:45+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:51:45.717Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"01d4cecb-3ca0-4cda-a3b2-0e5f147d5858\">Molano, Philipsen and Rex all appear to be in the front group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:51:16+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:51:16.316Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7b18b85c-886c-4e07-a8f2-1b1f2e9693d3\">A second group has joined the first group, so there are now about 50 riders in the lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:48:04+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:48:04.253Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4208939c-1776-4bf4-813a-baafa861bccc\">Dylan Groenewegen is in this front group with some teammates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:47:16+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:47:16.239Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2883b28e-02f2-48bc-9960-db5d106deca6\">There are only about 12 riders in the front group, with multiple groups behind chasing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:46:54+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:46:54.319Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"faecbec4-4dba-4649-834c-cb87fde956b7\">Small gap are appearing all over this front group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:46:29+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:46:29.458Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"09315baa-7540-4144-880a-33fe2d1d2941\">More splits, as they go through a crosswind section!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:45:16+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:45:16.406Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6ee6025e-9228-455a-942a-f4e046518b9b\">There are 25 seconds between the two groups.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:44:15+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:44:15.623Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"68d878f6-beab-4815-bde8-73d2da64cb6e\">UAE and Ineos are both contributing to the pace-setting in this front group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:43:38+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:43:38.163Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2779732f-38a8-490a-9523-9f94c94a9cf4\">Jasper Philipsen is in the front group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:41:37+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:41:37.410Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-80km-to-go\"><span>80KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"b28e49b1-ec2a-4fff-9942-80ccea0b8dbf\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There are about 50 riders in the front group, with other groups trying to chase back on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:41:10+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:41:10.981Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3afcb362-cbf5-4926-9211-55f6a5515df2\">The crach actually happened in the front group. Abram Stockman looked the worse off, but looks like he&#8217;ll continue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:39:55+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:39:55.882Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"601329c4-6d0a-4790-ae82-d925e9219e11\">And now there&#8217;s a crash in one of the trailing groups, with three riders down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:39:33+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:39:33.665Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4868e332-9af2-4a91-8712-d6eebdfc7fad\">Echelons! The peloton has split once more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:39:18+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:39:18.731Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"384e1e6d-4eb9-484a-bafc-fe58ce39d549\">The pace is really up now, and the peloton looks at breaking point.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:38:57+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:38:57.517Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3651a5ab-0dbf-4b08-b039-9a352a93c219\">Matthias Schwarzbacher crashed a little earlier, and has abandoned the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:38:17+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:38:17.749Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8094ec45-1607-4cc9-a4b4-601fe60bb062\">Fabio Jakobsen is one of a few riders who have been dropped as a result of this pace. The Dutch rider has continued to struggle for form this year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:37:22+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:37:22.318Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a57a0134-43d4-499a-bdb2-cec771b63c7d\">Ineos are at the front of the peloton, and stretching it out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:36:36+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:36:36.309Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"2ccc69e2-4322-4d38-bf75-d37309202675\">\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\/soa5emU9HjrEdss8yKMZk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/soa5emU9HjrEdss8yKMZk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/soa5emU9HjrEdss8yKMZk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/soa5emU9HjrEdss8yKMZk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/soa5emU9HjrEdss8yKMZk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/soa5emU9HjrEdss8yKMZk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:30:43+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:30:43.371Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a060a92c-e13d-4c1b-99c9-8908d1976dd3\">The peloton finish the cobbles with no attack having gone clear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:28:56+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:28:56.052Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"893045a4-8b0a-4785-b26c-925de005e1a5\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">He&#8217;s been brought back by the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:28:16+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:28:16.813Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"87f892cb-b5e2-432b-b0bc-587b3d2727fd\">Simon Dehairs of Jasper Philipsen&#8217;s Alpecin team has attacked on the cobbles, and got a small gap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:27:44+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:27:44.875Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"59ee6e45-789f-4dbf-ad51-a29a26a7b48d\">They\u2019re back on the Brieversweg cobbles for the second time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:24:57+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:24:57.277Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"aae16355-f995-42f7-9422-3eaf5607463e\">The race is continually fluctuating as the road constantly changes direction, with the riders aware of how wind could again disrupt the race around the corner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:23:28+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:23:28.086Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b33d3888-dff0-429f-85d7-3f4236b51175\">Lidl-Trek are the team most prominent at the front of the peloton, despite the absence of their main men Jonathan Milan and Mads Pedersen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:22:14+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:22:14.332Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"07009d0d-ae67-4e6e-9185-858659681100\">The pace remains relatively slow and bunched up together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:19:33+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:19:33.058Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"372cbfcc-2d11-431a-b4b4-69304582790c\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">We&#8217;re into the second half of the race!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:15:44+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:15:44.020Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"308b6571-0feb-4f4b-8af0-001ead41def8\">\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\/8CMeAnb2aQKLTgN3KW6vX6-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8CMeAnb2aQKLTgN3KW6vX6-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8CMeAnb2aQKLTgN3KW6vX6-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8CMeAnb2aQKLTgN3KW6vX6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8CMeAnb2aQKLTgN3KW6vX6-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8CMeAnb2aQKLTgN3KW6vX6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:13:48+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:13:48.634Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8ba877ad-37ec-43a4-8efe-290b858a99b0\">This race is a rare thing in Belgium &#8211; one that hasn&#8217;t been won by Tom Boonen, even back when it was the Three Days of De Panne. The legendary Belgian will be back in action at the E3 classic on Friday, where he will be operating in the Soudal-QuickStep team car.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;See if I still have any connection&#8217; \u2013 Tom Boonen returns to Soudal-QuickStep fold with spot in team car for E3 Saxo Classic<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:09:50+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:09:50.599Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"091bc6a8-e0b2-4cbd-8da1-8ba8a8b419b6\">\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\/FZgNzCu6GcnaABdxk7YDTE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZgNzCu6GcnaABdxk7YDTE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZgNzCu6GcnaABdxk7YDTE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZgNzCu6GcnaABdxk7YDTE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZgNzCu6GcnaABdxk7YDTE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FZgNzCu6GcnaABdxk7YDTE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:08:07+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:08:07.537Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"81ecb49f-27ac-4b09-b526-ddd0bdb91ab3\">There&#8217;s been a crash, with Daniel Cavia falling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:05:20+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:05:20.382Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"a9c04ee3-3c34-452c-9c6e-f755b111361e\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">As we approach the halfway point of the race, there are no more splits, and no breakaway clear ahead of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:00:03+00:00\">2026-03-25T14:00:03.811Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8ed62809-291d-46d7-99fd-34cc9240ac12\">And the view from the back of the peloton while it was being split.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"cdaf6ecc-756a-4c72-9e2b-5994e1b77fa7\">\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\/ibDPbzkjh9Adp226eYSNFj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibDPbzkjh9Adp226eYSNFj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibDPbzkjh9Adp226eYSNFj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibDPbzkjh9Adp226eYSNFj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibDPbzkjh9Adp226eYSNFj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibDPbzkjh9Adp226eYSNFj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:54:47+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:54:47.477Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"de87b0a6-2f5d-4114-9402-aa561c34cd7f\">This was a sample of some of the echelon action a little earlier when UAE pressed on and managed to split the peloton temporarily.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"7349b07c-0bf4-4b15-9014-3a70f20e2606\">\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\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:51:53+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:51:53.573Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"e7a3bf70-00c5-4637-aafa-7afe2b562e17\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Thing have settled down a little, as the riders cross over the finish line in Bruges for the first time today, but there&#8217;s still no sign of a break being formed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:46:55+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:46:55.227Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"8dac22ba-354f-46c8-a0fb-12fae09e961d\">\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\/fj2VSJp5LtD7x49vsbihK5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fj2VSJp5LtD7x49vsbihK5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fj2VSJp5LtD7x49vsbihK5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fj2VSJp5LtD7x49vsbihK5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fj2VSJp5LtD7x49vsbihK5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fj2VSJp5LtD7x49vsbihK5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:42:18+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:42:18.423Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"bead73ca-322f-446a-80b2-fa9f06b7ecb9\">Last year\u2019s winner Juan Sebastian Molano at the start. His triumph here last year proved he can navigate the various difficulties this race throws at you, and is therefore one of the top contenders again this time even if his form has tailed off a little since a stage win at February\u2019s Tour of Oman opening stage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"90cbde9a-4b8d-40c1-80c7-70f5a1729bea\">\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\/ePDep99KpGhAtJwaqyCvgM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ePDep99KpGhAtJwaqyCvgM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ePDep99KpGhAtJwaqyCvgM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ePDep99KpGhAtJwaqyCvgM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ePDep99KpGhAtJwaqyCvgM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ePDep99KpGhAtJwaqyCvgM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:40:41+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:40:41.738Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"18fd514b-e214-46ee-a2cc-46f85eb0f610\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They&#8217;ve been racing for over 70km now, and yet still things haven&#8217;t calmed down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:34:19+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:34:19.484Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"d24aeedf-97fd-4870-b2df-2be42e239c0d\">\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\/LCmAT4y8T2VWqxpHy7gMVG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LCmAT4y8T2VWqxpHy7gMVG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LCmAT4y8T2VWqxpHy7gMVG-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LCmAT4y8T2VWqxpHy7gMVG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LCmAT4y8T2VWqxpHy7gMVG-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LCmAT4y8T2VWqxpHy7gMVG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:30:05+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:30:05.818Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1869987f-dd7e-474f-9518-c876671f25ec\">Again echelons form, but again the peloton comes back together after splitting briefly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:29:05+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:29:05.897Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f92082de-ff1e-49aa-a705-b6cdb3176782\">The riders rushing over the Brieversweg cobbles.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"9153abeb-d18d-4843-a2b4-8ac21394d3e3\">\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\/Bhm37NoqmnwQDKzcbUEAyT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bhm37NoqmnwQDKzcbUEAyT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bhm37NoqmnwQDKzcbUEAyT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bhm37NoqmnwQDKzcbUEAyT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bhm37NoqmnwQDKzcbUEAyT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bhm37NoqmnwQDKzcbUEAyT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:24:58+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:24:58.536Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-140km-to-go\"><span>140KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"78ad920e-373f-4f12-8a9a-fd0dab02d9c6\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Despite the splits and threatening to break into pieces, the race remains all together for now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:23:35+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:23:35.103Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"e202e204-8d77-445c-90b0-1b54befca3d7\">\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\/STdj8SNojR6a6rA7o73aAf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/STdj8SNojR6a6rA7o73aAf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/STdj8SNojR6a6rA7o73aAf-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/STdj8SNojR6a6rA7o73aAf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/STdj8SNojR6a6rA7o73aAf-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/STdj8SNojR6a6rA7o73aAf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:21:53+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:21:53.677Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e3718fa0-4b02-49c8-a3c7-6a15a70afd77\">The wind is blowing, and it\u2019s all kicking off, with some splits briefly opened up in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:18:47+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:18:47.013Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8d45e25b-fb6c-45fc-b077-39d5d19927b1\">Our run-down of the favourites for the win today, plus tomorrow&#8217;s women&#8217;s race.<\/p>\n<p>New name, new route, new winners? \u2013 Analysing the contenders for the men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s Ronde Van Brugge<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:15:52+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:15:52.442Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b5750d8c-8857-49c6-9386-2d0f4ad19166\">The two escapees, before they were brought back.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"8d76a0b3-9ad8-4428-ac12-914da558b0d5\">\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\/qEYz57TTHc3edJr2B7XbXa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEYz57TTHc3edJr2B7XbXa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEYz57TTHc3edJr2B7XbXa-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEYz57TTHc3edJr2B7XbXa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEYz57TTHc3edJr2B7XbXa-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEYz57TTHc3edJr2B7XbXa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:13:20+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:13:20.966Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5fddf2d2-d1f0-4012-8eae-a66e6181f3a3\">Serrano and Van Tricht have been brought back, meaning the race is all together again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:11:57+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:11:57.021Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9ad91c04-a978-4883-ac75-142d9ebcc6e7\">The riders are about to hit the day\u2019s sole cobbled sector for the first time, the 1.3km Brieversweg. In truth it\u2019s not especially tough, and will only be tackled three times. The wind is more of a problem at this race than the road surfaces.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:10:42+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:10:42.848Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-150km-to-go\"><span>150KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"0f71b84d-74e8-46eb-82f6-3ede3306e0db\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Serrano and Van Tricht lead, but only just. They&#8217;re 15 seconds up on the peloton, where things have yet to settle down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:06:06+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:06:06.129Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"3af4336f-395f-4ba5-9ed9-01cef4f0856d\">\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\/4xyGLLNGGJD7dnn6rpg3yJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xyGLLNGGJD7dnn6rpg3yJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xyGLLNGGJD7dnn6rpg3yJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xyGLLNGGJD7dnn6rpg3yJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xyGLLNGGJD7dnn6rpg3yJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xyGLLNGGJD7dnn6rpg3yJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T13:03:03+00:00\">2026-03-25T13:03:03.874Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"783f1bff-5bc6-4c18-a565-ff758b9ec349\">Two riders have a gap of about ten seconds &#8211; Gonzalo Serrano of Movistar and Floris Van Tricht of NSN.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:59:23+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:59:23.469Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-160km-to-go\"><span>160KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"235e53d3-d55f-4870-b6f8-02291c55dcbd\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">A fifth of the way into the race, and the break is yet to form.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:55:16+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:55:16.900Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"510e4ff3-7060-4fbb-8e19-8447e71492b5\">This is the day the cobbled classic seasons really intensifies, with the races coming thick and fast before the climactic week of the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix. We had a think about what storylines will be the most intriguing to follow this spring.<\/p>\n<p>The cobbled Classics storylines we&#8217;re looking forward to \u2013 From Van der Poel and Poga\u010dar on the cusp of history to a different Demi Vollering and a resurgent Mads Pedersen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:51:37+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:51:37.104Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e4caf853-149f-4e2b-b1a9-587a412cb109\">It\u2019s been a bad start for Soudal-QuickStep with two of their men falling, but they remain strong candidates for the win with their sprinter Laurenz Rex. The Belgian has been in great form of late, with a runner-up finish at Le Samyn and 6th at Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne, and could today claim what would be the biggest win of his career.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"75a95625-494d-433c-b4d9-4a73744d5e5c\">\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\/kTZs5Gk9jqz3MkfpFpHVxH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kTZs5Gk9jqz3MkfpFpHVxH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kTZs5Gk9jqz3MkfpFpHVxH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kTZs5Gk9jqz3MkfpFpHVxH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kTZs5Gk9jqz3MkfpFpHVxH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kTZs5Gk9jqz3MkfpFpHVxH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:43:27+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:43:27.862Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-170km-to-go\"><span>170KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"fe979286-5ee1-40d7-826b-c6957c1807f5\">We\u2019re over 30km into the stage now and, despite multiple attempts, still nobody has managed to form a successful breakaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:41:03+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:41:03.832Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a57623a2-28d1-4671-90b9-d1f87faf8226\">A glimpse of Jasper Philipsen at the start, the biggest name sprinter in the race and favourite for the victory.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"de579a0c-e6b8-4737-8687-bf710240645f\">\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\/J3WBaLneBCHVNTMJDrAsJe-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J3WBaLneBCHVNTMJDrAsJe-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J3WBaLneBCHVNTMJDrAsJe-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J3WBaLneBCHVNTMJDrAsJe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J3WBaLneBCHVNTMJDrAsJe-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J3WBaLneBCHVNTMJDrAsJe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:35:28+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:35:28.783Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b13d9862-5165-4d4e-a00e-714b2cfd6adc\">Stage three of the Volta a Catalunya is also taking place today, and we have live coverage of that race too, that you can follow along with here.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Volta a Catalunya stage 3 LIVE: A mountainous start heads to a flat finale and one last chance for the sprinters<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:34:26+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:34:26.241Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c6f2e1d3-dbd0-4c59-82cc-e189f26999a0\">Lidl-Trek&#8217;s Jakob Soderqvist had a flat tyre earlier, but is back in the peloton now.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"20dc0cb3-41ea-4e2f-9ef9-9204bb415e21\">\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\/styLCHzgpKT5YxcHD9Uooj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/styLCHzgpKT5YxcHD9Uooj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/styLCHzgpKT5YxcHD9Uooj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/styLCHzgpKT5YxcHD9Uooj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/styLCHzgpKT5YxcHD9Uooj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/styLCHzgpKT5YxcHD9Uooj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:33:07+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:33:07.144Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-180km-to-go\"><span>180KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"52cf95a8-31c2-4c37-a49d-3b2a32bf84b0\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Still no breakaway has formed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:30:36+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:30:36.498Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c99d542a-24ed-4abd-8ec6-d8a1fa58913f\">Van Gestel back up and running after his fall.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"b1d4178b-aa0e-4943-b24b-58a86a31e014\">\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\/55oFNnDcaPZgUrgrYNkhsK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55oFNnDcaPZgUrgrYNkhsK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55oFNnDcaPZgUrgrYNkhsK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55oFNnDcaPZgUrgrYNkhsK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55oFNnDcaPZgUrgrYNkhsK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55oFNnDcaPZgUrgrYNkhsK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:28:50+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:28:50.843Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"103efdbc-3b21-490f-a1d0-3b1b4847833c\">The crash the Soudal riders were involved in.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"dbbf90ae-a419-4e5a-9293-6a166f6c0909\">\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\/eUt8Ut5tZx9dWxMCsmvyM8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eUt8Ut5tZx9dWxMCsmvyM8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eUt8Ut5tZx9dWxMCsmvyM8-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eUt8Ut5tZx9dWxMCsmvyM8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eUt8Ut5tZx9dWxMCsmvyM8-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eUt8Ut5tZx9dWxMCsmvyM8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:27:06+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:27:06.206Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5e6581af-1b87-4922-a5e4-0055ff9e0801\">It&#8217;s windy out there, but the riders have for now been spared the rain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:25:39+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:25:39.862Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a5ffffaa-6a8b-4d2a-bc3e-6663291a8347\">Alex Kirsch of Cofidis has also had a fall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:25:04+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:25:04.549Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b7449cb5-64f8-4836-8b45-3f3f87c44a78\">That has also already been a crash, with the Soudal-QuickStep riders Dries Van Gestel and Fabio Van den Bossche both involved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:23:39+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:23:39.346Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-190km-to-go\"><span>190KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"bfca0073-aeae-48e9-9ec6-43dc89b74efc\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Still no sign of a breakaway forming, over 10km into the race. Julius Johansen of UAE Team Emirates-XRG managed to get a small gap, but was brought back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:18:44+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:18:44.417Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dd82044e-ded5-421e-9598-1322ba1439bd\">Road furniture is another complicating factor of Brugge De Panne, with lots of small roundabouts like this one for the riders to contend with. Technique and bike handling skills are just as important here as speed and resilience.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"9ecf72fa-2d62-4a3e-ad5a-12c098e1a846\">\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\/dkYtHxx4hGLggwzL2b7CLc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkYtHxx4hGLggwzL2b7CLc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkYtHxx4hGLggwzL2b7CLc-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkYtHxx4hGLggwzL2b7CLc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkYtHxx4hGLggwzL2b7CLc-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkYtHxx4hGLggwzL2b7CLc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:15:44+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:15:44.132Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d68beab3-19b5-407d-8642-fec836f1df7a\">The start was absent of one contender who was supposed to take part today &#8211; Milan Fretin, who pulled out due to illness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:06:52+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:06:52.282Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-official-start\"><span>OFFICIAL START<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"ed8bade8-47b0-426b-a8af-8d1539797adb\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">And they&#8217;re off!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:06:06+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:06:06.565Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"43a9bf2d-3bd6-47ea-a49f-d91ad6ab89c5\">Excitingly for us spectators, albeit stressfully for the participants, it\u2019s looking like wind could be a factor today. It\u2019s blowing at about 15mph, which, given the twisty nature of the route and exposed roads, will likely see echelons form.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T12:03:29+00:00\">2026-03-25T12:03:29.715Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a1a66810-c568-481c-8162-f91a055b280a\">The calm before the storm &#8211; the riders moving through the neutralised section, before the flag drops and the battle to get into the breakaway commences.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"ea5b705e-2676-45a8-a5bf-df730192a221\">\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\/RsetBXZco73qeByGhX6VbW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsetBXZco73qeByGhX6VbW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsetBXZco73qeByGhX6VbW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsetBXZco73qeByGhX6VbW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsetBXZco73qeByGhX6VbW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RsetBXZco73qeByGhX6VbW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T11:59:32+00:00\">2026-03-25T11:59:32.451Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d96e57bf-97a5-4a70-8a7a-c738411520b7\">Though it might be billed as a sprinters\u2019 race, this being Belgium, things are never that straightforward. There are still cobbled sectors to contend with, exposed roads, and the weather &#8211; which today is forecasted to be cold and wet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T11:55:10+00:00\">2026-03-25T11:55:10.852Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f757db3e-962d-4ab7-b852-0f3db484e2b0\">The riders at the start in Bruges.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"6e83c4f8-b991-4ce4-b576-c748a926c423\">\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\/THqgjsWWaaNFE7mrr6NX5N-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/THqgjsWWaaNFE7mrr6NX5N-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/THqgjsWWaaNFE7mrr6NX5N-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/THqgjsWWaaNFE7mrr6NX5N-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/THqgjsWWaaNFE7mrr6NX5N-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/THqgjsWWaaNFE7mrr6NX5N-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T11:52:46+00:00\">2026-03-25T11:52:46.769Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e217ba03-abb9-40c4-b4b7-d20de533daaf\">The action will kick off in about ten minutes. Right now the rivers are making their way through the neutralised zone towards the official start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T11:48:49+00:00\">2026-03-25T11:48:49.040Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"33902d65-dfd3-4686-8afd-276e81f9ee1f\">Despite the changes, the race retains its identity as a sprinters\u2019 classics and its pan flat parcours. Jasper Philipsen, Tim Merlier and Sam Bennett are among the past winners, and we can expect those of similar ilk to be in contention today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T11:45:13+00:00\">2026-03-25T11:45:13.253Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"358272b0-e9dd-4995-bd8e-c744525baf65\">Rider safety has been cited as one of the reasons for the change of finale. Last year\u2019s finish in De Panne was a chaotic affair, with many of the top favourites going down in multiple late crashes that occurred on the technical roads &#8211; the organisers wanted to avoid a repeat of that this year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Classic Brugge-De Panne: Molano awarded photo-finish victory against Milan in crash-marred final<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T11:38:11+00:00\">2026-03-25T11:38:11.570Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"15ff8363-ec97-42b2-8285-ef808def6a64\">This race will be more familiar to most as the Classic Brugge-De Panne, but has changed its name and has an altered route, that will both start and finish in Bruges and bypass its former finish on the coast of De Panne.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">New-look Ronde van Brugge to replace Classic Brugge-De Panne for 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T11:32:42+00:00\">2026-03-25T11:32:42.900Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2e716ad4-fd73-4439-8315-8db71b3d3a57\">Hello and welcome to the 2026 Ronde Van Brugge!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-6 lg:px-0 relative max-w-[1070px] mx-auto viafoura-twig-component px-4\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class='vfcustom-community-guidelines'&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/ronde-van-brugge-men-live-sprinters-face-off-in-rebranded-belgian-classic\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-1024-80.jpg&#8221;] Pro Cycling Racing Road Classic Brugge-De Panne Ronde Van Brugge Men LIVE: Echelons split the race on a windy day in Belgium. 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