{"id":1848846,"date":"2026-03-26T12:01:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T09:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1848846"},"modified":"2026-03-26T12:01:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T09:01:41","slug":"ronde-van-brugge-women-live-a-surprise-winner-in-the-bunch-sprint-after-a-tough-day-in-west-flanders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1848846","title":{"rendered":"Ronde van Brugge Women LIVE: A surprise winner in the bunch sprint after a tough day in West Flanders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QmdZwQG5bDaBdmgpMWXqiD-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 class=\"clear-both widget-header\">\n<\/div>\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>\nWomen&#8217;s Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<li>\nClassic Brugge-De Panne Women\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 Women LIVE: A surprise winner in the bunch sprint after a tough day in West Flanders<\/h1>\n<h2>Cobbled Classic has become a showcase for top sprinters and Classics riders due to its 143.7km Flemish route profile<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<div class=\"byline\">\nLive-reports<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\">\n<span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nDan Challis <\/span><br \/>\n<span><br \/>\nlast updated<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:37:52Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n26 March 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><br \/>\n<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<nav class=\"socialite-widget box less-space \" data-contexturl=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/ronde-van-brugge-women-live-sprinters-to-face-off-on-a-windy-day-through-west-flanders\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"socialite\">\n<ul class=\"socialite-widget-ul\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-facebook\">\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-twitter\">\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-pinterest\">\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-email\">\n<p><i class=\"icon icon-envelope-solid\"><\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"ml-1 sm:ml-1.5 font-base text-sm\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"visible hidden sm:inline-block\">Comments<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"font-normal\">(0)<\/span><br \/>\n<span>(<span class=\"viafoura\"><\/span>)<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/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. Here\u2019s how it works.\n<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<figure>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QmdZwQG5bDaBdmgpMWXqiD.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: (L-R) Ava Holmgren of Canada, Elisa Balsamo of Italy and Team Lidl - Trek, Femke Markus of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime, Christina Schweinberger of Austria and Team Fenix-Premier Tech, Fleur Moors of Belgium and Emma Norsgaard Bjerg of Denmark and Team Lidl - Trek compete during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" class=\"block-image-ads hero-image w-full\" data-component-name=\"Image\"><figcaption class=\"mt-2\"> <span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: \u00a9 Getty Images)<\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo\" class=\"contents\" data-only-inline=\"1\">\n<div class=\"visible flex flex-row flex-nowrap sticky max-lg:-ml-5 top-[60px] sm:top-0 z-[9994] w-screen lg:w-full h-[50px] bg-white p-0 mb-5 border-neutral-200 border border-solid\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Variants:Inline\" data-analytics-id=\"sticky-nav\" id=\"sticky-nav--inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"sticky-nav\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-row w-full h-full overflow-x-scroll overflow-y-hidden tracking-normal overscroll-x-contain\" id=\"sticky-nav__scroll-container\">\n<span class=\"pl-4 my-auto text-base font-semibold font-article-heading lg:pl-3 lg:text-sm whitespace-nowrap uppercase\">Jump to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-row w-auto border-y-0\">\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\nborder-b-[3px] border-b-[var(--jumpto-underline-color)] border-solid font-semibold \" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Race Situation<\/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>Neutral start<\/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>144km 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>130km 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>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>Brieversweg (1.3km)<\/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>Echelons<\/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>Crash<\/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<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>60km 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>50km 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>Crash<\/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>Brieversweg (1.3km)<\/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>30km 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>25km 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>15km 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>10km 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>8km 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>5km 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>4km 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>3km 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>1km 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>Victory for Carys Lloyd<\/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=\"de9bee4a-a5c8-4a06-ae4a-576d6ab7828a\"><strong>Ronde van Brugge Women 2026 &#8211; Preview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Analysing the contenders for the men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s Ronde Van Brugge<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong>Ronde Van Brugge &#8211; Tour of Bruges 2026 &#8211; Route<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"757c7e7b-1f3c-4cad-8bdf-fca855260813\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gGmgZ7dEwyPxyUM8i4WhAE.png\" alt=\"Ronde van Brugge-Tour of Bruges Women 2026 route profile\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Ronde van Brugge-Tour of Bruges Women 2026 route profile <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Ronde van Brugge-Tour of Bruges)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-race-situation\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-race-situation\"><span>Race Situation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"5da4edc1-9854-4e68-8bc9-ef9475dd9254-0\">Carys Lloyd takes the win ahead of Chiara Consonni and Nienke Veenhoven<\/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 <i class=\"fa fa-refresh\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div id=\"ad-unit-1\" class=\"ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:LiveReportUpdater\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:37:52+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:37:52.081Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1ec0737d-b4b6-451b-9385-6b24787764b4\">Lloyd was understandably delighted afterwards. Here&#8217;s what she said in the TV interview:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;With about 500 meters to go, I think all the sprinters were just left with no lead-outs and it was kind of just everyone for themselves. I saw 200 meters to go and I was just like, &#8216;okay, I just have to go for it and see what happens&#8217;. And yeah, it worked.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"28347e43-ae10-478d-b9a9-fdfde95702c7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wZkjLAzvFhiLkCmsrDhMV4.jpg\" alt=\"British Carys Lloyd of Movistar Team and pictured after the finish line of the &amp;#039;Ronde van Brugge&amp;#039; women&amp;#039;s elite one-day cycling race, 143,7 km from and to Brugge on Thursday 26 March 2026.BELGA PHOTO ELIAS ROM (Photo by ELIAS ROM \/ BELGA MAG \/ Belga \/ AFP via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:33:36+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:33:36.789Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e0b2111c-0918-44eb-a2c1-9279538f53f6\">Full results from the 2026 Ronde van Brugge Women, powered by <em>First Cycling.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-103f68b5-89ae-4d85-a303-6c1c8a875eac\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:30:16+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:30:16.330Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"45cf7645-1a3b-499f-a680-59ee6568acd6\">Here&#8217;s Cyclingnews&#8217; race report after a thrilling sprint finish in Bruges.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong>Ronde van Brugge Women: Carys Lloyd takes stunning sprint victory<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"79b39ecf-e75c-47a7-8e9b-cb74151cb9f7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PbWdYuYVHcviS88jjJ4SMn.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Carys Lloyd of Great Britain and Team Movistar celebrates at finish line as race winner during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;amp;amp;apos;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:26:57+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:26:57.679Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f1955d88-4850-42a6-8584-e16d6a3e7473\">It was a pan-flat race without a breakaway. On the face of it, it would appear to be an easy race. However, this was nothing of the sort, with the pace hard for much of the day and the conditions extremely challenging.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Those conditions probably played into Lloyd&#8217;s favour with fatigue building in the legs of the fastest sprinters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Lloyd launched her sprint from about 200 metres to go and no-one could challenge her.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:24:10+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:24:10.334Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"67968f3e-9427-4cb8-9653-8ce9a01740c0\">Wiebes was back in 9th place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:22:50+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:22:50.605Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"eb3752a5-12d3-47d3-8298-f416e596fa74\">Balsamo finished second, with Veenhoven in third place ahead of Consonni.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:22:31+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:22:31.734Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"293866f6-a64d-4f6d-b85d-4ca62e6e599d\">Balsamo was coming back at Lloyd, as was Consonni. Wiebes was boxed in and was nowhere near contending for the win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:21:35+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:21:35.855Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4efe4d75-d58b-4c4d-b9b4-25560da7b29b\">Lloyd was first to launch the sprint, and she held on ahead of the fastest riders in the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:20:40+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:20:40.588Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d83e7c85-a297-4959-a09f-383fd785dd77\">Without doubt, that is the biggest result of the youngster&#8217;s career. An amazing sprint after a challenging day in West Flanders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:19:52+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:19:52.653Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-victory-for-carys-lloyd\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-victory-for-carys-lloyd\"><span>Victory for Carys Lloyd<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"30408c7d-3cf6-4046-a96b-99c282f3a716\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">But Lloyd holds on. What a show of strength from the 19-year-old.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:19:16+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:19:16.438Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"41719330-aa38-4eb2-8f06-6aa8e8d66ef9\">Carys Lloyd launches first for Movistar, but the others are coming behind her<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:18:41+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:18:41.052Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9aaafe19-d596-40dd-b2c5-15629ed7c4f5\">Gillespie, Wiebes and Consonni are well positioned ahead of the final sprint<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:18:10+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:18:10.952Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ec01dc00-5d6b-47e8-a0d8-02a4a5c0bc8d\">Lidl-Trek make a big move on the left with Balsamo well positioned<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:17:49+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:17:49.752Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-1km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-1km-to-go\"><span>1km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"c17850d2-13c4-4c38-83df-1d69d452af9e\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Wiebes only has one team-mate left<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:17:15+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:17:15.956Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"59ef4e6f-3d9e-4ca2-9271-3d54eecc8d44\">Lidl-Trek now appear at the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:17:03+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:17:03.393Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"bb839e93-a2d9-481e-8e4d-108bda13fbab\">Big crash on the right side of the peloton, taking out Kool, Schweinberger and Couzens.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:16:15+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:16:15.155Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-3km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-3km-to-go\"><span>3km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"cfa0d781-6786-436a-ad3d-4bce40f216e9\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">This is impressive from Visma-Lease a Bike. Other teams come to the front and then fade, but the Dutch team has remained at the head of things for a long time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:15:15+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:15:15.455Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-4km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-4km-to-go\"><span>4km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"e224b3b4-523d-4a0b-9dee-bef17de1a256\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Canyon-SRAM-zondacrypto come to the front now in support of Consonni.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:13:55+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:13:55.790Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"49930bd3-33d7-4c6f-81b7-2fc4a899744b\">There&#8217;s a lot of road furniture for the riders to navigate around now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:13:12+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:13:12.906Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-5km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"dd09dd00-c6b6-4e0f-a7a3-1e7a4e8b6304\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Marta Lach is driving things on for Wiebes, who is well positioned, as she has been for the entire day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:11:19+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:11:19.012Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"aa4b7c36-a40b-453f-b783-35956d8f4963\">Uno-X Mobility have been riding well all day and young Finnish rider Anniina Ahtosalo has been on the front for a long time. They have Linda Zanetti to contest the sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:10:12+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:10:12.329Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7deb72b1-99e8-48dc-94f6-29f2e2387920\">Visma-Lease a Bike are gathered on the left of the peloton. They are looking after young Dutch rider Nienke Veenhoven, who was sixth here last year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:09:11+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:09:11.729Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-8km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-8km-to-go\"><span>8km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"149da111-fbb4-42e7-a265-fee128b7d127\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There&#8217;s not been much action today in terms of splits and attacks, but it&#8217;s been a tough day out there nonetheless. It&#8217;s been nervous all day with the unknown of the wind and the downpour earlier really battered the riders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There certainly appears to be a fair amount of fatigue in the peloton. How will that impact the final sprint?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:07:11+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:07:11.963Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-10km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"5bcc64c0-e0ef-4a7a-9671-d38b694de3bb\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders are on a wide section of road now. Teams are trying to use this as an opportunity to get to the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:06:21+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:06:21.454Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"abe40094-3ea5-4ad8-980b-b65eb6c5e097\">It&#8217;s not a simple finale. There is plenty of road furniture now as the peloton heads into Bruges. The road width varies over the final few kilometres and there are several bends inside the final few kilometres.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:04:43+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:04:43.282Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5ef3a7fd-20d5-4d42-9c75-9cdc5daf86d4\">It&#8217;s a stalemate now. The wind isn&#8217;t blowing hard enough or in the right direction. We&#8217;re heading for a sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:02:00+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:02:00.778Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6f086498-7ebf-4181-92d5-44f21a60a0c5\">Some teams are fighting for the front, others are biding their time. Lidl-Trek and FDJ United-SUEZ are the latter at the moment and will look to make a big move on the approach to the finale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:59:43+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:59:43.513Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-15km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-15km-to-go\"><span>15km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"054f42ef-2bc9-4570-a4ae-3667f16372f6\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The attackers are caught. We&#8217;re heading for a big sprint in Bruges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:57:37+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:57:37.333Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"93c91cb2-5e18-474c-b9b4-94423361f906\">Marta Lach is at the front for SD Worx-ProTime. On the other side, Fenix-Premier Tech are there in numbers for Charlotte Kool.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap is coming down as teams organise behind. The leaders have 11 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:55:33+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:55:33.733Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"75bd2959-6cda-4bac-9b91-7d374904cf95\">The young Dutch leading duo are working nicely together. Their lead is approaching 20 seconds with 17km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:55:01+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:55:01.653Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"91501fbf-8664-4759-9256-5bbd7dd830e9\">The peloton are quite relaxed about the leading pair at the moment. SD Worx-ProTime have come to the front to control things.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:52:45+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:52:45.604Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"91ddc34a-f64f-4acd-b0bf-f3280f4d48f2\">The leaders have stretched out their advantage above 10 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:50:58+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:50:58.295Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6c01a969-1024-4f28-8f93-406a80bf2ddb\">The peloton have not immediately reacted and the pair are building a small lead.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The EF Education-Oatly rider is Babette van de Wolf.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:50:01+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:50:01.854Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"89bce672-3b06-4aa1-b629-edc5810dedda\">Attack by two riders. It&#8217;s Jony van den Eijnden from Citymesh-Customm and a rider from EF Education-Oatly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:48:59+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:48:59.488Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"eab8baca-9988-436b-9cbb-fef47aee84b0\">Quinty Ton puts in a speculative move for Liv-AlUla-Jayco. The Australian team have been among the keenest to avoid a sprint today, but it&#8217;s looking inevitable at the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:47:58+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:47:58.836Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9903c358-4fea-4787-8ce1-e4fe0b096096\">Not quite as much destruction this time around. Just a few riders have been tailed off the back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:47:09+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:47:09.521Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"fed44610-b1b6-4a89-99de-ae783d201352\">The peloton is on the section where things split on the first lap now, and it&#8217;s splitting again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:46:28+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:46:28.405Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"13bcc776-e979-40cd-b7ed-84028badce55\">Mechanical issue for Katharina Sadnik<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:46:04+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:46:04.537Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"967c7c42-9f33-40e8-a74d-99d1f992232e\">Alison Jackson on the attack on the Brieversweg<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"5e2e8ac6-dc92-4a10-ba61-260e8cafaa56\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ojKvLSYycnP3dRF3di2DAh.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Alison Jackson of Canada and Team St Michel - Preference Home - Auber93 attacks during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:44:51+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:44:51.178Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"59260642-72c5-42b7-becb-072e1545f993\">The riders are into Damme now and are on a short cobbled section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:44:12+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:44:12.820Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-25km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-25km-to-go\"><span>25km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"3499926d-9b5d-4b50-b4bb-37715c5d9338\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders are going into a block headwind now and things are all bunched together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:43:30+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:43:30.916Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"71798c8a-0a1f-4483-83e9-80c6d1bb5fe9\">A bit of a squeeze in the bunch and two riders were forced to unclip and ride on the grass for a moment. It&#8217;s a bit nervy out there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:41:24+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:41:24.742Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0665adfd-6cc3-440f-8225-f1559aa128f1\">Here&#8217;s an idea of the conditions the riders faced earlier.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"a7f1089b-c0a8-49ce-a51c-ffb1777f1370\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQyBJyRisZFMigwB8MGXPA.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Malou Eisen of Netherlands and Team VolkerWessels competes during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:39:25+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:39:25.376Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1a4e9fe6-2321-4c54-8de3-ff5d86d52e28\">The riders turned right shortly after the Brieversweg, back into a headwind. They will soon turn left into the section of road that split things last time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:38:39+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:38:39.359Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-30km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"3f4cf387-dd83-4b9f-8f14-3633ad53f7dd\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Jackson sits up, seeing that her move is a lost cause with all the big teams chasing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:37:22+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:37:22.142Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9f054489-9148-4f84-b2fd-78168e3febdd\">It&#8217;s Hanson on the front of the bunch now. Jackson has a handful of seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:36:42+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:36:42.742Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8b9e6014-dc36-4cac-b393-c125ab1efd37\">Jackson attacks solo now and has a small gap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:36:19+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:36:19.978Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-brieversweg-1-3km\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-brieversweg-1-3km\"><span>Brieversweg (1.3km)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"8fedf080-3c43-4470-b112-25845477f3f7\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Back onto the cobbles and it&#8217;s Lauretta Hanson driving things on for Lidl-Trek. She has drifted off the front with four other riders including Alison Jackson.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:35:15+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:35:15.863Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8f0e5670-c1ba-4ead-acfb-0c26159afb96\">Big pickup by Lidl-Trek approaching the cobbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:34:53+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:34:53.678Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"097bf1da-cbdf-4613-b3ba-491b2a444513\">Anya Louw has dropped off the back of the peloton having done some work for Shari Bossuyt earlier today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:33:39+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:33:39.808Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2b1413d2-f02d-40e6-b755-33bf5507fb9b\">The Brieversweg is imminent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:32:45+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:32:45.881Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"eb38eb5f-2b1c-4019-b668-2b8bb6dbe809\">SD Worx-ProTime haven&#8217;t done a lot of work on the front yet today. Lidl-Trek are currently on the front on one side of the peloton, with a second train full of Canyon-SRAM-zondacrypto riders on the other side.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:29:40+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:29:40.175Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5274ef13-5b60-4c88-9131-fd5518b05fa0\">Shortly after the cobbled section the riders will pass through Damme and take a left turn. That&#8217;s where we saw the peloton split into echelons on the last lap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:27:47+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:27:47.835Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"669e8753-abfc-45c4-9d52-111daf362a76\">There are 5km until the second and final passing of the Brieversweg cobblestone section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:27:04+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:27:04.363Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a48e5657-fe3f-4a65-9912-83420a6cff89\">A shot of the peloton heading through Bruges.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"8e4d0ade-dfc9-4b5c-b558-56ade1e000fb\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7iGbbxpMUdKB33PKLSsimB.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: A general view of the peloton competing during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:26:04+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:26:04.715Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"15435af3-6378-4ee4-aa19-f0c61157a658\">Mexican rider Romina Hinojosa is among a small group that has just re-joined the front of the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:25:29+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:25:29.828Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"606c618a-b6d3-4d77-a1e8-2d45cde21549\">As quickly as the rain came, it now appears to be lifting. Several riders have latched back onto the front.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Ally Wollaston is well positioned at the front now, as is Chiara Consonni.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:22:44+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:22:44.131Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8695a00f-53eb-4da6-9492-0499d8579eae\">Wiebes is very well placed towards the front.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There are more splits. Riders are chasing hard to get back on, but a leading group of 40 have a small lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:21:38+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:21:38.843Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d5640cd3-90fd-4ac4-9436-e2aa6133cb92\">Big splits in the bunch now. It doesn&#8217;t look like it&#8217;s the wind causing the separations, just the pace from UAE Team ADQ and the battering rain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:20:30+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:20:30.863Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a3caf656-95f0-41e9-90a0-b11a0cabd422\">The peloton is really strung out now. UAE Team ADQ are using the conditions to their advantage and are pushing on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:19:47+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:19:47.246Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"23d7daeb-5517-4f15-ac82-ac1a8d269dbe\">It has been sunny all day, but suddenly the rain has started pelting the riders. Awful conditions now and a rider has fallen on a roundabout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:17:58+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:17:58.209Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a52a697d-8c61-43f0-8f79-5d498a1b6ee0\">The heavens have opened over the peloton. This is a really heavy downpour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:15:55+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:15:55.549Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c1f1fd20-5948-488e-b02b-d3e97eee019b\">Coupland has a mark on her helmet and is having a concussion check.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:15:23+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:15:23.445Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-crash\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-crash\"><span>Crash<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"476cfc8f-307f-4c61-bc7d-244f586cd560\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There&#8217;s been a fall near the back of the bunch. Coupland is down alongside riders from Picnic-PostNL and VolkerWessels. Eve Kuipers is also down for Fenix-Premier Tech.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:12:45+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:12:45.684Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0cd37014-9219-42d9-b9da-780ce847b377\">The pace is up again, with UAE Team ADQ and Liv-AlUla-Jayco trying to cause some damage. The peloton is on an exposed section again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:11:32+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:11:32.969Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2ad0f948-4bc0-4526-ba1e-3fbe5e275955\">Young Australian champion Mackenzie Coupland has been really impressive this season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">She&#8217;s on the front now raising the pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:10:47+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:10:47.642Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b94d9e8d-3523-4054-8670-03321aefefab\">AG Insurance-Soudal are at the front in number, keeping Bossuyt out of trouble.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:08:52+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:08:52.765Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-50km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"3b9b4af3-dcaf-4650-a703-8bf6618e4725\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton is fanned across the road, with all the big teams present near the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:05:13+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:05:13.025Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"cc15c940-e736-44ec-819d-7023c253d19c\">The peloton is heading south towards Oostkamp. After that, they will turn left and head east. With the wind coming in strongly from the riders&#8217; left, will any team try to split things?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:01:46+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:01:46.191Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e03a0da8-3e62-46dc-9eda-d4bcc481090f\">UAE Team ADQ were central to the attempts to split the race earlier. They are likely to try again soon.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"0a42ac74-ba19-4c37-931d-85a884921907\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/izuouLSFpZdfkSTg3fo53V.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: (L-R) Sofie van Rooijen of Netherlands and Febe Jooris of Belgium and UAE Team ADQ during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:59:25+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:59:25.244Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"cd289578-ef58-4ea4-933a-75e573c12398\">Wiebes is back in the peloton now, as are Chiara Consonni and Zoe Backstedt, who were also off the back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:58:08+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:58:08.611Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"50dddce2-ac23-4dea-8def-4d7096b04cc1\">The riders are in the centre of Bruges now. There won&#8217;t be any crosswind action until they are in a more exposed area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:56:59+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:56:59.514Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"87c9e8d0-9911-42dd-b74f-d977ae550f45\">The riders have passed through the finish line for the first time. Next time, it will be for the win.<\/p>\n<p>There was an intermediate sprint across the line in Bruges, taken by a rider from Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9 Ladies<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:55:42+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:55:42.757Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-60km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"b33113a2-b308-42ee-82d7-c1492a987674\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Dutch champion is still quite a way off the back at the moment, but there&#8217;s no panic as the pace is still slow in the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:54:29+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:54:29.392Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"62b04f32-20d7-4b8a-8048-2626bdfc5bdc\">Lorena Wiebes is off the back and making her way back to the peloton. She has a team-mate with her and is moving through the cars.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:51:33+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:51:33.557Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2ab3fc0e-1e6b-429c-bca4-776b8f1c5223\">Will the race split over the next 62km, or are we heading for a full bunch sprint in Bruges?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"68ae40d1-92b6-4a40-ad02-fc761f95011f\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LtjxjgspznJmfyVqpK2MyA.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: A general view of the peloton passing through a landscape during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:50:01+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:50:01.277Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"96493f4e-b276-4246-bbbb-480de356166d\">A bit of a pause in the hostilities here as more riders take off the winter gear or go back to the cars for bottles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:47:59+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:47:59.461Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"853f49e6-d05b-4fdf-9a47-9028633cf116\">FDJ United-SUEZ, Liv-AlUla-Jayco and Lidl-Trek are riding with numbers at the head of the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:47:03+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:47:03.531Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5de95838-dbb7-4f86-bd38-10a33ab02d26\">Several riders are using this calmer moment as an opportunity to ditch jackets and arm-warmers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:46:26+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:46:26.792Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"89ed7a0b-fdab-4896-90fe-eea6bb5e7082\">The peloton is heading through the town of Dudzele now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:43:40+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:43:40.962Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4032b5b6-54bc-4279-b68d-32674b89d390\">It&#8217;s very exposed at the moment, but no team is taking it on just yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:42:38+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:42:38.491Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d2c7bb9d-9b38-469d-8a98-4f2eff5f77de\">A back wheel puncture for VolkerWessel&#8217;s young sprinter Scarlett Souren<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:42:04+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:42:04.693Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-70km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"e0daec6e-6bad-40ce-be57-ef2e30d26247\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton takes another left turn. Now it&#8217;s a strong cross-tailwind for the next 10km.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:40:13+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:40:13.459Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c497bb1e-6dbe-456c-b440-a04755aef29b\">The pace is up again in the peloton, but the wind direction isn&#8217;t quite right to split things at the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:39:42+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:39:42.507Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c8ebcf12-28d7-4ae8-96d6-48fdddbe957a\">The riders have passed through the popular tourist destination of Damme. That&#8217;s where the first echelons were formed.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"3b448fc8-479e-4436-ab7e-437ad8d0d3ed\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ujGHu2NZf4Gw7vkNFARbcS.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: A general view of the peloton competing during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:37:21+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:37:21.655Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"90d2be57-767e-4654-9162-52283cad6059\">There was no action on the first cobbled sector of the day.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"38feff2c-a6ea-497f-ad33-e3f91138ed64\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QmdZwQG5bDaBdmgpMWXqiD.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: (L-R) Ava Holmgren of Canada, Elisa Balsamo of Italy and Team Lidl - Trek, Femke Markus of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime, Christina Schweinberger of Austria and Team Fenix-Premier Tech, Fleur Moors of Belgium and Emma Norsgaard Bjerg of Denmark and Team Lidl - Trek compete during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:35:46+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:35:46.422Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5aeb3679-7b95-404f-a4c3-ae1a39e77c6b\">Big move by FDJ United-SUEZ on the left side of the peloton. The riders are about to turn left into a crosswind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:34:42+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:34:42.658Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-crash\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-crash\"><span>Crash<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"9994c7c0-d259-42c8-bfe9-56b1ecc29d37\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There has been a fall in the middle of the peloton. Mylene de Zoete is down and her race looks to be over.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Robyn Clay was the other rider down, but she is back in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:33:34+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:33:34.509Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8d8bf4e7-349c-4d30-b0c9-5436861f3b15\">The sun is out in West Flanders, but it is still cold. Almost every rider has arm-warmers and gilets on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:32:11+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:32:11.823Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"074f0524-e793-4326-8c9f-22a0707c78d0\">The chasing group, including Zanetti, has latched back onto the leading group.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There were several riders from Picnic-PostNL in that second group. They will need to be much more attentive with the direction changes again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:30:02+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:30:02.455Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"46a52416-49af-4b1c-b7fd-64ddad19d369\">The pace has dropped again now with the riders now facing a headwind. The chasing group is likely to come back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:29:18+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:29:18.140Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"12fa3ccd-8e4d-4aa7-9c99-28c4d8a3291a\">Bike change for Linda Zanetti. Bad timing for the Uno-X Mobility sprinter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:28:52+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:28:52.676Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"cccad75a-de0e-4824-a03f-676b0197b9e7\">The course will turn left again in around 10km for a longer stretch, giving a better opportunity to really split things up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:28:01+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:28:01.599Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-80km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-80km-to-go\"><span>80km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"73a1d1ea-645a-478e-96ca-4209e5f76842\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders have just turned north, back into the headwind now, so the chasing group have a chance to get back on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:26:36+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:26:36.058Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-echelons\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-echelons\"><span>Echelons<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"ccfd77c7-823f-4156-8a54-60e5fcd966e6\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The race is in two groups. Around 20 riders are trying to chase back onto a large front group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:25:39+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:25:39.541Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c5de8c25-884a-4671-b77a-0dd6ba7a7f7f\">The wind is blowing and the likes of Lidl-Trek, Visma-Lease a Bike and Fenix-Premier Tech are lifting the pace at the front.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">A few riders are being tailed off the back on this exposed section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:23:46+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:23:46.573Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"04283cae-2c82-4bd8-a9e3-0fadade08e42\">Lidl-Trek are mobbed towards the front of the peloton at the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:21:47+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:21:47.963Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"217126a2-2b38-446b-90b5-7a0bac7c5d18\">The riders have completed 60km now, but there is still no breakaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:19:22+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:19:22.675Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"58da2ee8-0448-482f-98f0-0991a5492f09\">Key SD Worx-ProTime domestique Femke Gerritse is returning to the peloton after a bike swap.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"0759d66c-35a7-46c9-8ed8-df3b8b6a788e\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XnXrcMhAKNTs8w7N9m22kT.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Femke Gerritse of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime assisted by the team car during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:14:55+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:14:55.637Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-90km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"36d9d05a-bbb9-442c-9180-4703afd6cb69\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Brieversweg is over. They will return to it with 30km of the race left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:12:12+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:12:12.636Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-brieversweg-1-3km\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-brieversweg-1-3km\"><span>Brieversweg (1.3km)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7c5e8f8b-9062-4db2-a14d-df4bd8c09440\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders have turned westward and are onto the cobbled section for the first time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It&#8217;s flat and straight, but it could cause a few issues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:10:29+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:10:29.804Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"14a64e93-6cdf-4edf-bce4-c8028d94b27b\">The riders have been riding into a headwind for the last 20km or so, which could be why we&#8217;ve not seen any moves go up the road yet. The course twists and turns now, so we coould see some action &#8211; especially with the cobbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:07:34+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:07:34.434Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ee7c49bb-a99a-4ab1-b9c5-efc922687784\">Susanne Andersen and Linda Zanetti will be Uno-X Mobility&#8217;s best hopes for a result today.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"5982e64a-cf07-42a8-b5b9-c31fc5a513fc\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nXF8KnsZfTTxcZQ2nMVLA.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Linda Zanetti of Switzerland and Team Uno-X Mobility prior to the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:00:58+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:00:58.066Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"21e697f7-6c20-4b50-947d-c3f9f5197545\">There is still no breakaway. The riders are 5km away from the first passing of the Brieversweg cobble section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:55:14+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:55:14.313Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"12529ee5-f61b-431f-a870-0fd95573add8\">AG Insurance-Soudal&#8217;s Shari Bossuyt is an outsider for the win today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The 25-year-old is taking on her first full season since returning from an anti-doping suspension and is yet to finish outside of the top-7 in any of her races so far in 2026.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"ff0a2c56-2327-4db8-8564-01e12773d80a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEYuA74ETteLZoUicYrMQ4.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Shari Bossuyt of Belgium and Team AG Insurance - Soudal competes during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:51:33+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:51:33.967Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-100km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"f19d46e4-61e3-4f23-81fe-dc4cd652fe3c\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders are entering the local circuit. It&#8217;s nearly time for some cobbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:50:34+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:50:34.526Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1622e1ef-8dcc-4179-8d8f-460113850259\">We&#8217;re an hour in and the riders have covered 42 kilometres.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:50:11+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:50:11.945Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dca18bb0-12aa-418c-8a1f-05ce6a4f4c2b\">Wiebes has said before the start that she is looking to see the race split up today in the crosswinds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;Hopefully the crosswinds break things up and a small group rides to the finish for a sprint,&#8221; she said to the media before the start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:45:35+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:45:35.028Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"abbefd5f-c998-453c-8662-ea9f634d61eb\">The cobbled sector is 1.3km long, completely flat and dead-straight. The stones themselves are small and uniform, so this isn&#8217;t the toughest sector of cobbles you&#8217;re likely to see over the next couple of weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:44:01+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:44:01.697Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e40d910c-005d-4929-94f8-338f06b73522\">The riders are just entering the town of Beernem. There are 6km left until they enter the circuit and a further 8 until the first passing of the Brieversweg cobbled sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:40:23+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:40:23.633Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c734fd71-1fe1-4a25-80ed-72ada64d28c4\">Lorena Wiebes has removed her leg warmers. That either means that conditions are getting better, or she&#8217;s getting ready for things to kick-off in the wind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:38:58+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:38:58.658Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-110km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"9807b56b-e70c-4a6b-852e-77ef937cbe01\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There&#8217;s still no breakaway<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:32:44+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:32:44.700Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"357853b5-2e61-483d-9198-c8aa7df6449e\">The Visma-Lease a Bike squad rolling to the sign-on area earlier.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Dutch team has last year&#8217;s sixth-place rider in its line-up today, 22-year-old Nienke Veenhoven. Can she improve on that performance today?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"af4b45e7-7548-42a6-91c0-d9998307cc65\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HUXiCzoAHEvbPCnjzLRdRD.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Martina Fidanza of Italy, Daniek Hengeveld of Netherlands, Lieke Nooijen of Netherlands, Katharina Sadnik of Austria, Nienke Veenhoven of Netherlands, Margaux Vigie of France and Team Visma | Lease a Bike prior to the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:29:07+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:29:07.248Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1f30ea42-b023-443e-af75-986607308546\">UAE Team ADQ&#8217;s Sofie van Rooijen returning to the peloton after a puncture.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"2f4b0b0e-5c91-470b-a9fd-1ab07b94edd1\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6qLoZ6vf9We35E9jVQChLa.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Sofie van Rooijen of Netherlands and UAE Team ADQ assisted by the team car during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:28:22+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:28:22.507Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"00e86a20-2fc5-4802-ab89-2b2acc41436e\">The riders have completed 29 kilometres and are heading into the town of Wingene. After that, they will turn north into a headwind and towards the local circuit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:26:40+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:26:40.601Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"006deacb-e4a6-45d9-bb7d-d402f012dcca\">It&#8217;s not currently raining on the course, but you can see the spray coming from Margaux Vigie&#8217;s back wheel here. Tough conditions out there today.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"cc0a35b7-9ab4-4a74-a182-7da423a8db75\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vco4DaasEZV2SQJcFHkSsF.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Margaux Vigie of France and Team Visma | Lease a Bike competes during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:21:00+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:21:00.421Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-120km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7d82dfa2-89e1-4580-a7da-abf92f09f8d4\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The bunch is still together and ticking along at over 45km per hour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:19:23+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:19:23.185Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b1919331-9c4e-46a6-bb00-186864ca9344\">One of the more eye-catching stories from the men&#8217;s race yesterday was the crash on the cobbled sector caused by a sitting climate protestor. Several riders came down in the incident.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong>Climate protester sits down on cobbles in front of oncoming peloton at Ronde Van Brugge<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"3d9a9a56-3d6a-46b2-8b72-154540bfe4b5\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yi8d4g7dBxji9JiaiKVWmS.jpg\" alt=\"A protestor sits on the road while riders compete in the &amp;#039;Ronde van Brugge&amp;#039; men&amp;#039;s elite one-day cycling race, 202,9 km from and to Bruges on March 25, 2026. (Photo by MAARTEN STRAETEMANS \/ Belga \/ AFP) \/ Belgium OUT\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:16:27+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:16:27.554Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"590b658a-f810-441e-ab68-b9016fa5dbab\">EF Education-Oatly has brought a young team to Bruges today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Canadian Alexandra Volstad, pictured here, could be their best bet for a result later on. She was going well at the UAE Tour last month.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"e441d8b4-68ad-4c5a-a35d-15ba2fa53bfd\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jRh958qeX97MimM7A3SQLc.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Alexandra Volstad of Canada and Team EF Education-Oatly prior to the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:10:06+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:10:06.177Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-130km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"3f53761e-b7f7-45fa-a914-85905a479f3f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders have less than 300 metres of elevation on the course today. There won&#8217;t be many flatter races than that all season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:06:46+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:06:46.330Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9a1ea640-fc3f-41b4-b354-8f6001bd5487\">The peloton is all together at the moment<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:05:49+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:05:49.333Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e688721a-8dcd-4b53-a3e8-d81117cca98c\">The riders are through the town of Torhout and are now heading east.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:05:05+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:05:05.409Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"201f1ee1-76a1-4abf-aaf2-f2038ca3e4bb\">It&#8217;s 7 degrees celsius out there today, with the wind making it feel much cooler. Riders are dressed in full winter kit.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"6bb30ea6-2d0a-4ff3-8a6e-60978f4e9f82\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5dnhfYXhve5gqYfWfk9mmK.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Lisa van Belle of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime prior to the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:02:52+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:02:52.808Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"22b4c691-0bbe-4e55-b04f-7d28b9bd66e9\">An early mechanical issue for Femke Markus of SD Worx-ProTime. She will be a key helper for Wiebes later on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:56:50+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:56:50.171Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b102ced1-ab4f-46df-9d11-2869b82bce87\">After that, the peloton will head east, which could mean an early chance for echelons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:55:28+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:55:28.311Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"54691205-e0a5-4777-b702-11a19ae13564\">With 5km done, the riders are heading south towards the town of Torhout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:54:33+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:54:33.595Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"307ce0b5-2c13-40c2-8b44-315e72f2785a\"><strong>Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong><\/strong><u><strong>Find out more.<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:53:59+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:53:59.063Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"eac201f7-b37c-4581-ac37-1473f127b491\">Human Powered Health have a few potential cards for later on.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Maggie Coles-Lyster looks back towards her best after missing much of last season through illness. She won the Tour Down Under-One Day Race in January before several top-10s at the UAE Tour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">You&#8217;d bet on Kathrin Schweinberger making the splits should they occur later on and she was 10th here in 2025. Silvia Zanardi was in the top-20 at this race last year.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"1e7858ba-d82c-4be2-bab3-d8b23b78d63f\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XxRgnnWCo5f4ZsLmE5NHqK.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Iurani Blanco of Spain and Team Human Powered Health prior to the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:48:46+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:48:46.222Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ff42fc63-1876-4c9b-915c-b21678b50adc\">Here is the peloton rolling out of Bruges just a few minutes ago<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"2037148881436147932\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea #RondeVanBrugge WE &#8211; \ud83d\udfe2 \ud83d\udd1b#RodamosJuntos | @movistar_es | #TourofBruges pic.twitter.com\/K6aqkwj0bxMarch 26, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:46:15+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:46:15.219Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-144km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-144km-to-go\"><span>144km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"02ef1b52-2801-4613-8977-e30ba78a1fdc\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The race is underway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:44:48+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:44:48.835Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0a0e39d5-c247-4b7e-b962-79b4ea590b65\">Lidl-Trek&#8217;s Elisa Balsamo in high spirits at the start in the centre of Bruges. Can she challenge Wiebes today?<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"2037138303309299746\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Good vibes at #RondevanBrugge despite the rainy weather! \ud83c\udf27\ufe0fAn exciting race ahead for our women\u2019s team \ud83e\udd1e pic.twitter.com\/MXIuNzjkMUMarch 26, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:43:17+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:43:17.965Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1761cbf5-db91-4f89-8efc-0264edf01a43\">Reports of the speed of the wind vary at the moment, but most seem to agree that it is blowing above 20km\/h and gusting. That could be enough to blow the race to bits later on. We could be in for some carnage out on the roads of West Flanders over the next few hours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:41:01+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:41:01.432Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"aa4e9f65-1c09-4d68-9423-95d5ee232713\">It&#8217;s five minutes until the flag will drop for the official start of the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:38:48+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:38:48.583Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6a7455b2-d564-477e-abcb-1795bf3e7c95\">Canyon-SRAM-zondacrypto are also ready to face the bracing conditions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"2037146709654937960\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We\u2019ve already had four seasons, but spirits are not dampened \u2013 great opportunities await the team today! \ud83d\udc4a#RondevanBrugge pic.twitter.com\/XueNg32gi0March 26, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:36:57+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:36:57.333Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"54b7698a-3dd0-42e9-b726-9cffec9307bf\">Before taking on two local laps around Bruges, which include the Brieversweg cobbled section, the riders will head out on a 45km loop south taking in the towns of Torhout, Wingene and Beernem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:34:25+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:34:25.637Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5234dccf-d8cd-4954-bb5f-9ae76cdf31b7\">The Liv-AlUla-Jayco riders are wrapped up in the cold and windy conditions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"2037143104839414186\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea #RondeVanBruggeA real Flemish classic. Rain, cold, echelons and crosswind. The show is guaranteed! pic.twitter.com\/4RCVFOClWQMarch 26, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:31:33+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:31:33.269Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-neutral-start\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-neutral-start\"><span>Neutral start<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"0aa934a9-3afb-4dc5-abbb-0cbf73dde42f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders are setting off. They will ride through Bruges behind the commissaire&#8217;s car before being unleashed at around 13:45 CET.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:29:50+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:29:50.415Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8fc75968-53c6-469a-a510-e018cbb98288\">Looking a bit deeper into the start-list today, let&#8217;s see who else could contend for the win.<\/p>\n<p>Fenix-Premier Tech&#8217;s Charlotte Kool appears to be back on form this year after a difficult 2025. The two-time Tour de France Femmes stage-winner took the win at the FENIX-EKO\u00cf Omloop van het Hageland at the beginning of this month and scored a top-10 at Milan-San Remo.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Chiara Consonni is always there in the big sprints, but often doesn&#8217;t have the top-end speed to beat the quickest riders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Georgia Baker is in a similar boat to Consonni and Liv-AlUla-Jayco will be hoping she can contend for a top-5 today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:21:57+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:21:57.231Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4f2bc98e-72ed-4b29-8862-3a957b464302\">So what do the riders have to tackle out on the route today? It&#8217;s a pan-flat course, starting and finishing in Bruges, but that doesn&#8217;t mean that the race is absent of obstacles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">As evidenced by the men&#8217;s race yesterday, there are plenty of opportunities to split the race should the wind blow hard enough due to the many exposed sections of road.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There is also a cobbled sector that the riders will take on twice. The Brieversweg is 1.3km long and will be taken on with 90km to go and then 30km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:18:48+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:18:48.659Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d719c6c1-869c-4f5b-8e3a-d42fb06cd189\">Originally, Wiebes had planned to sit out the race today. However, after reigning Luxembourg national champion Marie Schreiber pulled out of the race, SD Worx-ProTime opted to replace her with the pre-eminent sprinter of this generation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Wiebes missed out on fighting for the victory in San Remo on Saturday and seems keen to add another WorldTour win to her collection today.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;She is in good shape and was very keen to add the Bruges Cycling Classic to her calendar once it became clear that Marie Schreiber wouldn\u2019t be fit in time. So we will try to defend her victory,\u201d Sports Director Christian Kos said ahead of the race.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong>Late roster move puts Ronde van Brugge defending champion Lorena Wiebes back in lineup for &#8216;tough race&#8217; with forecast of rain and wind<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"5dba9bdf-95bf-4940-a09e-56c1b4dd8fa9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GQcbSbfzP2z7tCA2ousTnQ.jpg\" alt=\"SANREMO, ITALY - MARCH 21: Lorena Wiebes of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime reacts after the 8th Milano-Sanremo Donne 2026, Women&amp;amp;amp;apos;s Elite a 156km one day race from Genova to Sanremo \/ #UCIWWT \/ on March 21, 2026 in Sanremo, Italy. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:15:10+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:15:10.402Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"480a6d67-8900-476c-99be-865bdc520a17\">The riders are due to roll out for the neutral start in around 15 minutes. The race will officially get underway at 13:45 CET.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:14:09+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:14:09.764Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d489db76-83de-4148-aedd-8a7939ee55eb\">Reigning champion Lorena Wiebes comes in as the big favourite once again for this race, but who might challenge her should it all come down to a sprint?<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Irish rider Lara Gillespie (UAE Team ADQ) has taken a big step forward over the past 18 months and is getting closer to Wiebes in terms of speed. Lidl-Trek&#8217;s former world champion Elisa Balsamo is another who will be aiming for victory. The Italian has won this race twice before. New Zealand champion Ally Wollaston is another with big ambitions. The AG Insurance-Soudal rider went close to Wiebes in the sprint from the chase group at Milan-San Remo last week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New name, new route, new winners? \u2013 Analysing the contenders for the men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s Ronde Van Brugge<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"24387d55-a52f-4511-847c-22ccf37549e2\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SENYq3cAranrr2cSVGCWi4.jpg\" alt=\"Dylan Groenewegen (Unibet Rose Rockets) and Elisa Balsamo (Lidl-Trek) are among the contenders for the 2026 Ronde Van Brugge\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:05:52+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:05:52.445Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3e62a189-2db0-4c96-b77f-71dcd22f04d7\">This race was formerly known as Brugge-De Panne, and has been through several iterations previous to that. There&#8217;s a new route to get familiar with and a new finish in Bruges.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The race no longer goes near the coast in De Panne, missing out the famous De Moeren section, which has decided many a race over the years due to its exposure to the wind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<p id=\"1157801c-b795-4559-923d-9b2f2879ce0c\">Welcome to Cyclingnews&#8217; live coverage of the 2026 Ronde van Brugge Women.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The race has a fresh name for 2026, but will we have a different kind of race today? 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(Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" class=\"block-image-ads hero-image w-full\" data-component-name=\"Image\"><figcaption class=\"mt-2\"> <span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: \u00a9 Getty Images)<\/span><br \/>\n<\/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=\"de9bee4a-a5c8-4a06-ae4a-576d6ab7828a\"><strong>Ronde van Brugge Women 2026 &#8211; Preview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Analysing the contenders for the men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s Ronde Van Brugge<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong>Ronde Van Brugge &#8211; Tour of Bruges 2026 &#8211; Route<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"757c7e7b-1f3c-4cad-8bdf-fca855260813\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gGmgZ7dEwyPxyUM8i4WhAE.png\" alt=\"Ronde van Brugge-Tour of Bruges Women 2026 route profile\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Ronde van Brugge-Tour of Bruges Women 2026 route profile <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Ronde van Brugge-Tour of Bruges)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-race-situation\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-race-situation\"><span>Race Situation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"5da4edc1-9854-4e68-8bc9-ef9475dd9254-0\">Carys Lloyd takes the win ahead of Chiara Consonni and Nienke Veenhoven<\/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 <i class=\"fa fa-refresh\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div id=\"ad-unit-1\" class=\"ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:LiveReportUpdater\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:37:52+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:37:52.081Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1ec0737d-b4b6-451b-9385-6b24787764b4\">Lloyd was understandably delighted afterwards. Here&#8217;s what she said in the TV interview:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;With about 500 meters to go, I think all the sprinters were just left with no lead-outs and it was kind of just everyone for themselves. I saw 200 meters to go and I was just like, &#8216;okay, I just have to go for it and see what happens&#8217;. And yeah, it worked.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"28347e43-ae10-478d-b9a9-fdfde95702c7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wZkjLAzvFhiLkCmsrDhMV4.jpg\" alt=\"British Carys Lloyd of Movistar Team and pictured after the finish line of the &amp;#039;Ronde van Brugge&amp;#039; women&amp;#039;s elite one-day cycling race, 143,7 km from and to Brugge on Thursday 26 March 2026.BELGA PHOTO ELIAS ROM (Photo by ELIAS ROM \/ BELGA MAG \/ Belga \/ AFP via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:33:36+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:33:36.789Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e0b2111c-0918-44eb-a2c1-9279538f53f6\">Full results from the 2026 Ronde van Brugge Women, powered by <em>First Cycling.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-103f68b5-89ae-4d85-a303-6c1c8a875eac\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:30:16+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:30:16.330Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"45cf7645-1a3b-499f-a680-59ee6568acd6\">Here&#8217;s Cyclingnews&#8217; race report after a thrilling sprint finish in Bruges.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong>Ronde van Brugge Women: Carys Lloyd takes stunning sprint victory<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"79b39ecf-e75c-47a7-8e9b-cb74151cb9f7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PbWdYuYVHcviS88jjJ4SMn.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Carys Lloyd of Great Britain and Team Movistar celebrates at finish line as race winner during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;amp;amp;apos;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:26:57+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:26:57.679Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f1955d88-4850-42a6-8584-e16d6a3e7473\">It was a pan-flat race without a breakaway. On the face of it, it would appear to be an easy race. However, this was nothing of the sort, with the pace hard for much of the day and the conditions extremely challenging.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Those conditions probably played into Lloyd&#8217;s favour with fatigue building in the legs of the fastest sprinters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Lloyd launched her sprint from about 200 metres to go and no-one could challenge her.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:24:10+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:24:10.334Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"67968f3e-9427-4cb8-9653-8ce9a01740c0\">Wiebes was back in 9th place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:22:50+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:22:50.605Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"eb3752a5-12d3-47d3-8298-f416e596fa74\">Balsamo finished second, with Veenhoven in third place ahead of Consonni.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:22:31+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:22:31.734Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"293866f6-a64d-4f6d-b85d-4ca62e6e599d\">Balsamo was coming back at Lloyd, as was Consonni. Wiebes was boxed in and was nowhere near contending for the win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:21:35+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:21:35.855Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4efe4d75-d58b-4c4d-b9b4-25560da7b29b\">Lloyd was first to launch the sprint, and she held on ahead of the fastest riders in the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:20:40+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:20:40.588Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d83e7c85-a297-4959-a09f-383fd785dd77\">Without doubt, that is the biggest result of the youngster&#8217;s career. An amazing sprint after a challenging day in West Flanders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:19:52+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:19:52.653Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-victory-for-carys-lloyd\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-victory-for-carys-lloyd\"><span>Victory for Carys Lloyd<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"30408c7d-3cf6-4046-a96b-99c282f3a716\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">But Lloyd holds on. What a show of strength from the 19-year-old.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:19:16+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:19:16.438Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"41719330-aa38-4eb2-8f06-6aa8e8d66ef9\">Carys Lloyd launches first for Movistar, but the others are coming behind her<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:18:41+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:18:41.052Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9aaafe19-d596-40dd-b2c5-15629ed7c4f5\">Gillespie, Wiebes and Consonni are well positioned ahead of the final sprint<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:18:10+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:18:10.952Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ec01dc00-5d6b-47e8-a0d8-02a4a5c0bc8d\">Lidl-Trek make a big move on the left with Balsamo well positioned<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:17:49+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:17:49.752Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-1km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-1km-to-go\"><span>1km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"c17850d2-13c4-4c38-83df-1d69d452af9e\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Wiebes only has one team-mate left<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:17:15+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:17:15.956Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"59ef4e6f-3d9e-4ca2-9271-3d54eecc8d44\">Lidl-Trek now appear at the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:17:03+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:17:03.393Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"bb839e93-a2d9-481e-8e4d-108bda13fbab\">Big crash on the right side of the peloton, taking out Kool, Schweinberger and Couzens.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:16:15+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:16:15.155Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-3km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-3km-to-go\"><span>3km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"cfa0d781-6786-436a-ad3d-4bce40f216e9\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">This is impressive from Visma-Lease a Bike. Other teams come to the front and then fade, but the Dutch team has remained at the head of things for a long time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:15:15+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:15:15.455Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-4km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-4km-to-go\"><span>4km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"e224b3b4-523d-4a0b-9dee-bef17de1a256\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Canyon-SRAM-zondacrypto come to the front now in support of Consonni.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:13:55+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:13:55.790Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"49930bd3-33d7-4c6f-81b7-2fc4a899744b\">There&#8217;s a lot of road furniture for the riders to navigate around now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:13:12+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:13:12.906Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-5km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"dd09dd00-c6b6-4e0f-a7a3-1e7a4e8b6304\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Marta Lach is driving things on for Wiebes, who is well positioned, as she has been for the entire day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:11:19+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:11:19.012Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"aa4b7c36-a40b-453f-b783-35956d8f4963\">Uno-X Mobility have been riding well all day and young Finnish rider Anniina Ahtosalo has been on the front for a long time. They have Linda Zanetti to contest the sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:10:12+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:10:12.329Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7deb72b1-99e8-48dc-94f6-29f2e2387920\">Visma-Lease a Bike are gathered on the left of the peloton. They are looking after young Dutch rider Nienke Veenhoven, who was sixth here last year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:09:11+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:09:11.729Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-8km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-8km-to-go\"><span>8km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"149da111-fbb4-42e7-a265-fee128b7d127\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There&#8217;s not been much action today in terms of splits and attacks, but it&#8217;s been a tough day out there nonetheless. It&#8217;s been nervous all day with the unknown of the wind and the downpour earlier really battered the riders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There certainly appears to be a fair amount of fatigue in the peloton. How will that impact the final sprint?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:07:11+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:07:11.963Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-10km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"5bcc64c0-e0ef-4a7a-9671-d38b694de3bb\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders are on a wide section of road now. Teams are trying to use this as an opportunity to get to the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:06:21+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:06:21.454Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"abe40094-3ea5-4ad8-980b-b65eb6c5e097\">It&#8217;s not a simple finale. There is plenty of road furniture now as the peloton heads into Bruges. The road width varies over the final few kilometres and there are several bends inside the final few kilometres.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:04:43+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:04:43.282Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5ef3a7fd-20d5-4d42-9c75-9cdc5daf86d4\">It&#8217;s a stalemate now. The wind isn&#8217;t blowing hard enough or in the right direction. We&#8217;re heading for a sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:02:00+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:02:00.778Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6f086498-7ebf-4181-92d5-44f21a60a0c5\">Some teams are fighting for the front, others are biding their time. Lidl-Trek and FDJ United-SUEZ are the latter at the moment and will look to make a big move on the approach to the finale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:59:43+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:59:43.513Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-15km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-15km-to-go\"><span>15km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"054f42ef-2bc9-4570-a4ae-3667f16372f6\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The attackers are caught. We&#8217;re heading for a big sprint in Bruges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:57:37+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:57:37.333Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"93c91cb2-5e18-474c-b9b4-94423361f906\">Marta Lach is at the front for SD Worx-ProTime. On the other side, Fenix-Premier Tech are there in numbers for Charlotte Kool.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap is coming down as teams organise behind. The leaders have 11 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:55:33+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:55:33.733Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"75bd2959-6cda-4bac-9b91-7d374904cf95\">The young Dutch leading duo are working nicely together. Their lead is approaching 20 seconds with 17km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:55:01+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:55:01.653Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"91501fbf-8664-4759-9256-5bbd7dd830e9\">The peloton are quite relaxed about the leading pair at the moment. SD Worx-ProTime have come to the front to control things.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:52:45+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:52:45.604Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"91ddc34a-f64f-4acd-b0bf-f3280f4d48f2\">The leaders have stretched out their advantage above 10 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:50:58+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:50:58.295Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6c01a969-1024-4f28-8f93-406a80bf2ddb\">The peloton have not immediately reacted and the pair are building a small lead.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The EF Education-Oatly rider is Babette van de Wolf.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:50:01+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:50:01.854Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"89bce672-3b06-4aa1-b629-edc5810dedda\">Attack by two riders. It&#8217;s Jony van den Eijnden from Citymesh-Customm and a rider from EF Education-Oatly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:48:59+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:48:59.488Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"eab8baca-9988-436b-9cbb-fef47aee84b0\">Quinty Ton puts in a speculative move for Liv-AlUla-Jayco. The Australian team have been among the keenest to avoid a sprint today, but it&#8217;s looking inevitable at the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:47:58+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:47:58.836Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9903c358-4fea-4787-8ce1-e4fe0b096096\">Not quite as much destruction this time around. Just a few riders have been tailed off the back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:47:09+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:47:09.521Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"fed44610-b1b6-4a89-99de-ae783d201352\">The peloton is on the section where things split on the first lap now, and it&#8217;s splitting again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:46:28+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:46:28.405Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"13bcc776-e979-40cd-b7ed-84028badce55\">Mechanical issue for Katharina Sadnik<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:46:04+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:46:04.537Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"967c7c42-9f33-40e8-a74d-99d1f992232e\">Alison Jackson on the attack on the Brieversweg<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"5e2e8ac6-dc92-4a10-ba61-260e8cafaa56\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ojKvLSYycnP3dRF3di2DAh.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Alison Jackson of Canada and Team St Michel - Preference Home - Auber93 attacks during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:44:51+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:44:51.178Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"59260642-72c5-42b7-becb-072e1545f993\">The riders are into Damme now and are on a short cobbled section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:44:12+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:44:12.820Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-25km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-25km-to-go\"><span>25km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"3499926d-9b5d-4b50-b4bb-37715c5d9338\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders are going into a block headwind now and things are all bunched together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:43:30+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:43:30.916Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"71798c8a-0a1f-4483-83e9-80c6d1bb5fe9\">A bit of a squeeze in the bunch and two riders were forced to unclip and ride on the grass for a moment. It&#8217;s a bit nervy out there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:41:24+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:41:24.742Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0665adfd-6cc3-440f-8225-f1559aa128f1\">Here&#8217;s an idea of the conditions the riders faced earlier.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"a7f1089b-c0a8-49ce-a51c-ffb1777f1370\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQyBJyRisZFMigwB8MGXPA.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Malou Eisen of Netherlands and Team VolkerWessels competes during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:39:25+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:39:25.376Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1a4e9fe6-2321-4c54-8de3-ff5d86d52e28\">The riders turned right shortly after the Brieversweg, back into a headwind. They will soon turn left into the section of road that split things last time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:38:39+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:38:39.359Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-30km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"3f4cf387-dd83-4b9f-8f14-3633ad53f7dd\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Jackson sits up, seeing that her move is a lost cause with all the big teams chasing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:37:22+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:37:22.142Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9f054489-9148-4f84-b2fd-78168e3febdd\">It&#8217;s Hanson on the front of the bunch now. Jackson has a handful of seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:36:42+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:36:42.742Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8b9e6014-dc36-4cac-b393-c125ab1efd37\">Jackson attacks solo now and has a small gap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:36:19+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:36:19.978Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-brieversweg-1-3km\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-brieversweg-1-3km\"><span>Brieversweg (1.3km)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"8fedf080-3c43-4470-b112-25845477f3f7\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Back onto the cobbles and it&#8217;s Lauretta Hanson driving things on for Lidl-Trek. She has drifted off the front with four other riders including Alison Jackson.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:35:15+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:35:15.863Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8f0e5670-c1ba-4ead-acfb-0c26159afb96\">Big pickup by Lidl-Trek approaching the cobbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:34:53+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:34:53.678Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"097bf1da-cbdf-4613-b3ba-491b2a444513\">Anya Louw has dropped off the back of the peloton having done some work for Shari Bossuyt earlier today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:33:39+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:33:39.808Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2b1413d2-f02d-40e6-b755-33bf5507fb9b\">The Brieversweg is imminent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:32:45+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:32:45.881Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"eb38eb5f-2b1c-4019-b668-2b8bb6dbe809\">SD Worx-ProTime haven&#8217;t done a lot of work on the front yet today. Lidl-Trek are currently on the front on one side of the peloton, with a second train full of Canyon-SRAM-zondacrypto riders on the other side.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:29:40+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:29:40.175Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5274ef13-5b60-4c88-9131-fd5518b05fa0\">Shortly after the cobbled section the riders will pass through Damme and take a left turn. That&#8217;s where we saw the peloton split into echelons on the last lap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:27:47+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:27:47.835Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"669e8753-abfc-45c4-9d52-111daf362a76\">There are 5km until the second and final passing of the Brieversweg cobblestone section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:27:04+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:27:04.363Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a48e5657-fe3f-4a65-9912-83420a6cff89\">A shot of the peloton heading through Bruges.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"8e4d0ade-dfc9-4b5c-b558-56ade1e000fb\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7iGbbxpMUdKB33PKLSsimB.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: A general view of the peloton competing during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:26:04+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:26:04.715Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"15435af3-6378-4ee4-aa19-f0c61157a658\">Mexican rider Romina Hinojosa is among a small group that has just re-joined the front of the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:25:29+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:25:29.828Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"606c618a-b6d3-4d77-a1e8-2d45cde21549\">As quickly as the rain came, it now appears to be lifting. Several riders have latched back onto the front.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Ally Wollaston is well positioned at the front now, as is Chiara Consonni.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:22:44+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:22:44.131Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8695a00f-53eb-4da6-9492-0499d8579eae\">Wiebes is very well placed towards the front.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There are more splits. Riders are chasing hard to get back on, but a leading group of 40 have a small lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:21:38+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:21:38.843Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d5640cd3-90fd-4ac4-9436-e2aa6133cb92\">Big splits in the bunch now. It doesn&#8217;t look like it&#8217;s the wind causing the separations, just the pace from UAE Team ADQ and the battering rain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:20:30+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:20:30.863Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a3caf656-95f0-41e9-90a0-b11a0cabd422\">The peloton is really strung out now. UAE Team ADQ are using the conditions to their advantage and are pushing on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:19:47+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:19:47.246Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"23d7daeb-5517-4f15-ac82-ac1a8d269dbe\">It has been sunny all day, but suddenly the rain has started pelting the riders. Awful conditions now and a rider has fallen on a roundabout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:17:58+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:17:58.209Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a52a697d-8c61-43f0-8f79-5d498a1b6ee0\">The heavens have opened over the peloton. This is a really heavy downpour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:15:55+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:15:55.549Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c1f1fd20-5948-488e-b02b-d3e97eee019b\">Coupland has a mark on her helmet and is having a concussion check.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:15:23+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:15:23.445Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-crash\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-crash\"><span>Crash<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"476cfc8f-307f-4c61-bc7d-244f586cd560\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There&#8217;s been a fall near the back of the bunch. Coupland is down alongside riders from Picnic-PostNL and VolkerWessels. Eve Kuipers is also down for Fenix-Premier Tech.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:12:45+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:12:45.684Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0cd37014-9219-42d9-b9da-780ce847b377\">The pace is up again, with UAE Team ADQ and Liv-AlUla-Jayco trying to cause some damage. The peloton is on an exposed section again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:11:32+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:11:32.969Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2ad0f948-4bc0-4526-ba1e-3fbe5e275955\">Young Australian champion Mackenzie Coupland has been really impressive this season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">She&#8217;s on the front now raising the pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:10:47+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:10:47.642Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b94d9e8d-3523-4054-8670-03321aefefab\">AG Insurance-Soudal are at the front in number, keeping Bossuyt out of trouble.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:08:52+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:08:52.765Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-50km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"3b9b4af3-dcaf-4650-a703-8bf6618e4725\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton is fanned across the road, with all the big teams present near the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:05:13+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:05:13.025Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"cc15c940-e736-44ec-819d-7023c253d19c\">The peloton is heading south towards Oostkamp. After that, they will turn left and head east. With the wind coming in strongly from the riders&#8217; left, will any team try to split things?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:01:46+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:01:46.191Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e03a0da8-3e62-46dc-9eda-d4bcc481090f\">UAE Team ADQ were central to the attempts to split the race earlier. They are likely to try again soon.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"0a42ac74-ba19-4c37-931d-85a884921907\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/izuouLSFpZdfkSTg3fo53V.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: (L-R) Sofie van Rooijen of Netherlands and Febe Jooris of Belgium and UAE Team ADQ during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:59:25+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:59:25.244Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"cd289578-ef58-4ea4-933a-75e573c12398\">Wiebes is back in the peloton now, as are Chiara Consonni and Zoe Backstedt, who were also off the back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:58:08+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:58:08.611Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"50dddce2-ac23-4dea-8def-4d7096b04cc1\">The riders are in the centre of Bruges now. There won&#8217;t be any crosswind action until they are in a more exposed area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:56:59+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:56:59.514Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"87c9e8d0-9911-42dd-b74f-d977ae550f45\">The riders have passed through the finish line for the first time. Next time, it will be for the win.<\/p>\n<p>There was an intermediate sprint across the line in Bruges, taken by a rider from Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9 Ladies<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:55:42+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:55:42.757Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-60km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"b33113a2-b308-42ee-82d7-c1492a987674\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Dutch champion is still quite a way off the back at the moment, but there&#8217;s no panic as the pace is still slow in the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:54:29+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:54:29.392Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"62b04f32-20d7-4b8a-8048-2626bdfc5bdc\">Lorena Wiebes is off the back and making her way back to the peloton. She has a team-mate with her and is moving through the cars.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:51:33+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:51:33.557Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2ab3fc0e-1e6b-429c-bca4-776b8f1c5223\">Will the race split over the next 62km, or are we heading for a full bunch sprint in Bruges?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"68ae40d1-92b6-4a40-ad02-fc761f95011f\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LtjxjgspznJmfyVqpK2MyA.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: A general view of the peloton passing through a landscape during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:50:01+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:50:01.277Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"96493f4e-b276-4246-bbbb-480de356166d\">A bit of a pause in the hostilities here as more riders take off the winter gear or go back to the cars for bottles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:47:59+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:47:59.461Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"853f49e6-d05b-4fdf-9a47-9028633cf116\">FDJ United-SUEZ, Liv-AlUla-Jayco and Lidl-Trek are riding with numbers at the head of the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:47:03+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:47:03.531Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5de95838-dbb7-4f86-bd38-10a33ab02d26\">Several riders are using this calmer moment as an opportunity to ditch jackets and arm-warmers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:46:26+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:46:26.792Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"89ed7a0b-fdab-4896-90fe-eea6bb5e7082\">The peloton is heading through the town of Dudzele now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:43:40+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:43:40.962Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4032b5b6-54bc-4279-b68d-32674b89d390\">It&#8217;s very exposed at the moment, but no team is taking it on just yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:42:38+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:42:38.491Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d2c7bb9d-9b38-469d-8a98-4f2eff5f77de\">A back wheel puncture for VolkerWessel&#8217;s young sprinter Scarlett Souren<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:42:04+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:42:04.693Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-70km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"e0daec6e-6bad-40ce-be57-ef2e30d26247\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton takes another left turn. Now it&#8217;s a strong cross-tailwind for the next 10km.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:40:13+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:40:13.459Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c497bb1e-6dbe-456c-b440-a04755aef29b\">The pace is up again in the peloton, but the wind direction isn&#8217;t quite right to split things at the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:39:42+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:39:42.507Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c8ebcf12-28d7-4ae8-96d6-48fdddbe957a\">The riders have passed through the popular tourist destination of Damme. That&#8217;s where the first echelons were formed.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"3b448fc8-479e-4436-ab7e-437ad8d0d3ed\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ujGHu2NZf4Gw7vkNFARbcS.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: A general view of the peloton competing during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:37:21+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:37:21.655Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"90d2be57-767e-4654-9162-52283cad6059\">There was no action on the first cobbled sector of the day.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"38feff2c-a6ea-497f-ad33-e3f91138ed64\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QmdZwQG5bDaBdmgpMWXqiD.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: (L-R) Ava Holmgren of Canada, Elisa Balsamo of Italy and Team Lidl - Trek, Femke Markus of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime, Christina Schweinberger of Austria and Team Fenix-Premier Tech, Fleur Moors of Belgium and Emma Norsgaard Bjerg of Denmark and Team Lidl - Trek compete during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:35:46+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:35:46.422Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5aeb3679-7b95-404f-a4c3-ae1a39e77c6b\">Big move by FDJ United-SUEZ on the left side of the peloton. The riders are about to turn left into a crosswind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:34:42+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:34:42.658Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-crash\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-crash\"><span>Crash<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"9994c7c0-d259-42c8-bfe9-56b1ecc29d37\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There has been a fall in the middle of the peloton. Mylene de Zoete is down and her race looks to be over.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Robyn Clay was the other rider down, but she is back in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:33:34+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:33:34.509Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8d8bf4e7-349c-4d30-b0c9-5436861f3b15\">The sun is out in West Flanders, but it is still cold. Almost every rider has arm-warmers and gilets on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:32:11+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:32:11.823Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"074f0524-e793-4326-8c9f-22a0707c78d0\">The chasing group, including Zanetti, has latched back onto the leading group.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There were several riders from Picnic-PostNL in that second group. They will need to be much more attentive with the direction changes again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:30:02+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:30:02.455Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"46a52416-49af-4b1c-b7fd-64ddad19d369\">The pace has dropped again now with the riders now facing a headwind. The chasing group is likely to come back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:29:18+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:29:18.140Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"12fa3ccd-8e4d-4aa7-9c99-28c4d8a3291a\">Bike change for Linda Zanetti. Bad timing for the Uno-X Mobility sprinter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:28:52+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:28:52.676Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"cccad75a-de0e-4824-a03f-676b0197b9e7\">The course will turn left again in around 10km for a longer stretch, giving a better opportunity to really split things up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:28:01+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:28:01.599Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-80km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-80km-to-go\"><span>80km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"73a1d1ea-645a-478e-96ca-4209e5f76842\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders have just turned north, back into the headwind now, so the chasing group have a chance to get back on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:26:36+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:26:36.058Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-echelons\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-echelons\"><span>Echelons<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"ccfd77c7-823f-4156-8a54-60e5fcd966e6\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The race is in two groups. Around 20 riders are trying to chase back onto a large front group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:25:39+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:25:39.541Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c5de8c25-884a-4671-b77a-0dd6ba7a7f7f\">The wind is blowing and the likes of Lidl-Trek, Visma-Lease a Bike and Fenix-Premier Tech are lifting the pace at the front.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">A few riders are being tailed off the back on this exposed section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:23:46+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:23:46.573Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"04283cae-2c82-4bd8-a9e3-0fadade08e42\">Lidl-Trek are mobbed towards the front of the peloton at the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:21:47+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:21:47.963Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"217126a2-2b38-446b-90b5-7a0bac7c5d18\">The riders have completed 60km now, but there is still no breakaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:19:22+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:19:22.675Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"58da2ee8-0448-482f-98f0-0991a5492f09\">Key SD Worx-ProTime domestique Femke Gerritse is returning to the peloton after a bike swap.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"0759d66c-35a7-46c9-8ed8-df3b8b6a788e\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XnXrcMhAKNTs8w7N9m22kT.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Femke Gerritse of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime assisted by the team car during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:14:55+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:14:55.637Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-90km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"36d9d05a-bbb9-442c-9180-4703afd6cb69\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Brieversweg is over. They will return to it with 30km of the race left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:12:12+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:12:12.636Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-brieversweg-1-3km\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-brieversweg-1-3km\"><span>Brieversweg (1.3km)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7c5e8f8b-9062-4db2-a14d-df4bd8c09440\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders have turned westward and are onto the cobbled section for the first time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It&#8217;s flat and straight, but it could cause a few issues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:10:29+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:10:29.804Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"14a64e93-6cdf-4edf-bce4-c8028d94b27b\">The riders have been riding into a headwind for the last 20km or so, which could be why we&#8217;ve not seen any moves go up the road yet. The course twists and turns now, so we coould see some action &#8211; especially with the cobbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:07:34+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:07:34.434Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ee7c49bb-a99a-4ab1-b9c5-efc922687784\">Susanne Andersen and Linda Zanetti will be Uno-X Mobility&#8217;s best hopes for a result today.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"5982e64a-cf07-42a8-b5b9-c31fc5a513fc\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nXF8KnsZfTTxcZQ2nMVLA.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Linda Zanetti of Switzerland and Team Uno-X Mobility prior to the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:00:58+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:00:58.066Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"21e697f7-6c20-4b50-947d-c3f9f5197545\">There is still no breakaway. The riders are 5km away from the first passing of the Brieversweg cobble section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:55:14+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:55:14.313Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"12529ee5-f61b-431f-a870-0fd95573add8\">AG Insurance-Soudal&#8217;s Shari Bossuyt is an outsider for the win today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The 25-year-old is taking on her first full season since returning from an anti-doping suspension and is yet to finish outside of the top-7 in any of her races so far in 2026.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"ff0a2c56-2327-4db8-8564-01e12773d80a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEYuA74ETteLZoUicYrMQ4.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Shari Bossuyt of Belgium and Team AG Insurance - Soudal competes during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:51:33+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:51:33.967Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-100km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"f19d46e4-61e3-4f23-81fe-dc4cd652fe3c\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders are entering the local circuit. It&#8217;s nearly time for some cobbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:50:34+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:50:34.526Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1622e1ef-8dcc-4179-8d8f-460113850259\">We&#8217;re an hour in and the riders have covered 42 kilometres.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:50:11+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:50:11.945Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dca18bb0-12aa-418c-8a1f-05ce6a4f4c2b\">Wiebes has said before the start that she is looking to see the race split up today in the crosswinds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;Hopefully the crosswinds break things up and a small group rides to the finish for a sprint,&#8221; she said to the media before the start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:45:35+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:45:35.028Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"abbefd5f-c998-453c-8662-ea9f634d61eb\">The cobbled sector is 1.3km long, completely flat and dead-straight. The stones themselves are small and uniform, so this isn&#8217;t the toughest sector of cobbles you&#8217;re likely to see over the next couple of weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:44:01+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:44:01.697Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e40d910c-005d-4929-94f8-338f06b73522\">The riders are just entering the town of Beernem. There are 6km left until they enter the circuit and a further 8 until the first passing of the Brieversweg cobbled sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:40:23+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:40:23.633Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c734fd71-1fe1-4a25-80ed-72ada64d28c4\">Lorena Wiebes has removed her leg warmers. That either means that conditions are getting better, or she&#8217;s getting ready for things to kick-off in the wind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:38:58+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:38:58.658Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-110km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"9807b56b-e70c-4a6b-852e-77ef937cbe01\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There&#8217;s still no breakaway<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:32:44+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:32:44.700Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"357853b5-2e61-483d-9198-c8aa7df6449e\">The Visma-Lease a Bike squad rolling to the sign-on area earlier.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Dutch team has last year&#8217;s sixth-place rider in its line-up today, 22-year-old Nienke Veenhoven. Can she improve on that performance today?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"af4b45e7-7548-42a6-91c0-d9998307cc65\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HUXiCzoAHEvbPCnjzLRdRD.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Martina Fidanza of Italy, Daniek Hengeveld of Netherlands, Lieke Nooijen of Netherlands, Katharina Sadnik of Austria, Nienke Veenhoven of Netherlands, Margaux Vigie of France and Team Visma | Lease a Bike prior to the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:29:07+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:29:07.248Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1f30ea42-b023-443e-af75-986607308546\">UAE Team ADQ&#8217;s Sofie van Rooijen returning to the peloton after a puncture.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"2f4b0b0e-5c91-470b-a9fd-1ab07b94edd1\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6qLoZ6vf9We35E9jVQChLa.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Sofie van Rooijen of Netherlands and UAE Team ADQ assisted by the team car during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:28:22+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:28:22.507Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"00e86a20-2fc5-4802-ab89-2b2acc41436e\">The riders have completed 29 kilometres and are heading into the town of Wingene. After that, they will turn north into a headwind and towards the local circuit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:26:40+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:26:40.601Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"006deacb-e4a6-45d9-bb7d-d402f012dcca\">It&#8217;s not currently raining on the course, but you can see the spray coming from Margaux Vigie&#8217;s back wheel here. Tough conditions out there today.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"cc0a35b7-9ab4-4a74-a182-7da423a8db75\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vco4DaasEZV2SQJcFHkSsF.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Margaux Vigie of France and Team Visma | Lease a Bike competes during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:21:00+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:21:00.421Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-120km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7d82dfa2-89e1-4580-a7da-abf92f09f8d4\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The bunch is still together and ticking along at over 45km per hour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:19:23+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:19:23.185Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b1919331-9c4e-46a6-bb00-186864ca9344\">One of the more eye-catching stories from the men&#8217;s race yesterday was the crash on the cobbled sector caused by a sitting climate protestor. Several riders came down in the incident.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong>Climate protester sits down on cobbles in front of oncoming peloton at Ronde Van Brugge<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"3d9a9a56-3d6a-46b2-8b72-154540bfe4b5\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yi8d4g7dBxji9JiaiKVWmS.jpg\" alt=\"A protestor sits on the road while riders compete in the &amp;#039;Ronde van Brugge&amp;#039; men&amp;#039;s elite one-day cycling race, 202,9 km from and to Bruges on March 25, 2026. (Photo by MAARTEN STRAETEMANS \/ Belga \/ AFP) \/ Belgium OUT\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:16:27+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:16:27.554Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"590b658a-f810-441e-ab68-b9016fa5dbab\">EF Education-Oatly has brought a young team to Bruges today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Canadian Alexandra Volstad, pictured here, could be their best bet for a result later on. She was going well at the UAE Tour last month.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"e441d8b4-68ad-4c5a-a35d-15ba2fa53bfd\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jRh958qeX97MimM7A3SQLc.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Alexandra Volstad of Canada and Team EF Education-Oatly prior to the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:10:06+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:10:06.177Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-130km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"3f53761e-b7f7-45fa-a914-85905a479f3f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders have less than 300 metres of elevation on the course today. There won&#8217;t be many flatter races than that all season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:06:46+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:06:46.330Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9a1ea640-fc3f-41b4-b354-8f6001bd5487\">The peloton is all together at the moment<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:05:49+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:05:49.333Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e688721a-8dcd-4b53-a3e8-d81117cca98c\">The riders are through the town of Torhout and are now heading east.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:05:05+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:05:05.409Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"201f1ee1-76a1-4abf-aaf2-f2038ca3e4bb\">It&#8217;s 7 degrees celsius out there today, with the wind making it feel much cooler. Riders are dressed in full winter kit.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"6bb30ea6-2d0a-4ff3-8a6e-60978f4e9f82\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5dnhfYXhve5gqYfWfk9mmK.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Lisa van Belle of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime prior to the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:02:52+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:02:52.808Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"22b4c691-0bbe-4e55-b04f-7d28b9bd66e9\">An early mechanical issue for Femke Markus of SD Worx-ProTime. She will be a key helper for Wiebes later on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:56:50+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:56:50.171Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b102ced1-ab4f-46df-9d11-2869b82bce87\">After that, the peloton will head east, which could mean an early chance for echelons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:55:28+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:55:28.311Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"54691205-e0a5-4777-b702-11a19ae13564\">With 5km done, the riders are heading south towards the town of Torhout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:54:33+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:54:33.595Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"307ce0b5-2c13-40c2-8b44-315e72f2785a\"><strong>Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong><\/strong><u><strong>Find out more.<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:53:59+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:53:59.063Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"eac201f7-b37c-4581-ac37-1473f127b491\">Human Powered Health have a few potential cards for later on.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Maggie Coles-Lyster looks back towards her best after missing much of last season through illness. She won the Tour Down Under-One Day Race in January before several top-10s at the UAE Tour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">You&#8217;d bet on Kathrin Schweinberger making the splits should they occur later on and she was 10th here in 2025. Silvia Zanardi was in the top-20 at this race last year.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"1e7858ba-d82c-4be2-bab3-d8b23b78d63f\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XxRgnnWCo5f4ZsLmE5NHqK.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Iurani Blanco of Spain and Team Human Powered Health prior to the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:48:46+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:48:46.222Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ff42fc63-1876-4c9b-915c-b21678b50adc\">Here is the peloton rolling out of Bruges just a few minutes ago<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"2037148881436147932\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea #RondeVanBrugge WE &#8211; \ud83d\udfe2 \ud83d\udd1b#RodamosJuntos | @movistar_es | #TourofBruges pic.twitter.com\/K6aqkwj0bxMarch 26, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:46:15+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:46:15.219Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-144km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-144km-to-go\"><span>144km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"02ef1b52-2801-4613-8977-e30ba78a1fdc\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The race is underway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:44:48+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:44:48.835Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0a0e39d5-c247-4b7e-b962-79b4ea590b65\">Lidl-Trek&#8217;s Elisa Balsamo in high spirits at the start in the centre of Bruges. Can she challenge Wiebes today?<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"2037138303309299746\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Good vibes at #RondevanBrugge despite the rainy weather! \ud83c\udf27\ufe0fAn exciting race ahead for our women\u2019s team \ud83e\udd1e pic.twitter.com\/MXIuNzjkMUMarch 26, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:43:17+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:43:17.965Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1761cbf5-db91-4f89-8efc-0264edf01a43\">Reports of the speed of the wind vary at the moment, but most seem to agree that it is blowing above 20km\/h and gusting. That could be enough to blow the race to bits later on. We could be in for some carnage out on the roads of West Flanders over the next few hours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:41:01+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:41:01.432Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"aa4e9f65-1c09-4d68-9423-95d5ee232713\">It&#8217;s five minutes until the flag will drop for the official start of the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:38:48+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:38:48.583Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6a7455b2-d564-477e-abcb-1795bf3e7c95\">Canyon-SRAM-zondacrypto are also ready to face the bracing conditions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"2037146709654937960\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We\u2019ve already had four seasons, but spirits are not dampened \u2013 great opportunities await the team today! \ud83d\udc4a#RondevanBrugge pic.twitter.com\/XueNg32gi0March 26, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:36:57+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:36:57.333Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"54b7698a-3dd0-42e9-b726-9cffec9307bf\">Before taking on two local laps around Bruges, which include the Brieversweg cobbled section, the riders will head out on a 45km loop south taking in the towns of Torhout, Wingene and Beernem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:34:25+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:34:25.637Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5234dccf-d8cd-4954-bb5f-9ae76cdf31b7\">The Liv-AlUla-Jayco riders are wrapped up in the cold and windy conditions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"2037143104839414186\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea #RondeVanBruggeA real Flemish classic. Rain, cold, echelons and crosswind. The show is guaranteed! pic.twitter.com\/4RCVFOClWQMarch 26, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:31:33+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:31:33.269Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-neutral-start\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-neutral-start\"><span>Neutral start<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"0aa934a9-3afb-4dc5-abbb-0cbf73dde42f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders are setting off. They will ride through Bruges behind the commissaire&#8217;s car before being unleashed at around 13:45 CET.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:29:50+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:29:50.415Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8fc75968-53c6-469a-a510-e018cbb98288\">Looking a bit deeper into the start-list today, let&#8217;s see who else could contend for the win.<\/p>\n<p>Fenix-Premier Tech&#8217;s Charlotte Kool appears to be back on form this year after a difficult 2025. The two-time Tour de France Femmes stage-winner took the win at the FENIX-EKO\u00cf Omloop van het Hageland at the beginning of this month and scored a top-10 at Milan-San Remo.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Chiara Consonni is always there in the big sprints, but often doesn&#8217;t have the top-end speed to beat the quickest riders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Georgia Baker is in a similar boat to Consonni and Liv-AlUla-Jayco will be hoping she can contend for a top-5 today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:21:57+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:21:57.231Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4f2bc98e-72ed-4b29-8862-3a957b464302\">So what do the riders have to tackle out on the route today? It&#8217;s a pan-flat course, starting and finishing in Bruges, but that doesn&#8217;t mean that the race is absent of obstacles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">As evidenced by the men&#8217;s race yesterday, there are plenty of opportunities to split the race should the wind blow hard enough due to the many exposed sections of road.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There is also a cobbled sector that the riders will take on twice. The Brieversweg is 1.3km long and will be taken on with 90km to go and then 30km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:18:48+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:18:48.659Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d719c6c1-869c-4f5b-8e3a-d42fb06cd189\">Originally, Wiebes had planned to sit out the race today. However, after reigning Luxembourg national champion Marie Schreiber pulled out of the race, SD Worx-ProTime opted to replace her with the pre-eminent sprinter of this generation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Wiebes missed out on fighting for the victory in San Remo on Saturday and seems keen to add another WorldTour win to her collection today.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;She is in good shape and was very keen to add the Bruges Cycling Classic to her calendar once it became clear that Marie Schreiber wouldn\u2019t be fit in time. So we will try to defend her victory,\u201d Sports Director Christian Kos said ahead of the race.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong>Late roster move puts Ronde van Brugge defending champion Lorena Wiebes back in lineup for &#8216;tough race&#8217; with forecast of rain and wind<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"5dba9bdf-95bf-4940-a09e-56c1b4dd8fa9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GQcbSbfzP2z7tCA2ousTnQ.jpg\" alt=\"SANREMO, ITALY - MARCH 21: Lorena Wiebes of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime reacts after the 8th Milano-Sanremo Donne 2026, Women&amp;amp;amp;apos;s Elite a 156km one day race from Genova to Sanremo \/ #UCIWWT \/ on March 21, 2026 in Sanremo, Italy. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:15:10+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:15:10.402Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"480a6d67-8900-476c-99be-865bdc520a17\">The riders are due to roll out for the neutral start in around 15 minutes. The race will officially get underway at 13:45 CET.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:14:09+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:14:09.764Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d489db76-83de-4148-aedd-8a7939ee55eb\">Reigning champion Lorena Wiebes comes in as the big favourite once again for this race, but who might challenge her should it all come down to a sprint?<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Irish rider Lara Gillespie (UAE Team ADQ) has taken a big step forward over the past 18 months and is getting closer to Wiebes in terms of speed. Lidl-Trek&#8217;s former world champion Elisa Balsamo is another who will be aiming for victory. The Italian has won this race twice before. New Zealand champion Ally Wollaston is another with big ambitions. The AG Insurance-Soudal rider went close to Wiebes in the sprint from the chase group at Milan-San Remo last week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New name, new route, new winners? \u2013 Analysing the contenders for the men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s Ronde Van Brugge<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"24387d55-a52f-4511-847c-22ccf37549e2\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SENYq3cAranrr2cSVGCWi4.jpg\" alt=\"Dylan Groenewegen (Unibet Rose Rockets) and Elisa Balsamo (Lidl-Trek) are among the contenders for the 2026 Ronde Van Brugge\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:05:52+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:05:52.445Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3e62a189-2db0-4c96-b77f-71dcd22f04d7\">This race was formerly known as Brugge-De Panne, and has been through several iterations previous to that. There&#8217;s a new route to get familiar with and a new finish in Bruges.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The race no longer goes near the coast in De Panne, missing out the famous De Moeren section, which has decided many a race over the years due to its exposure to the wind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<p id=\"1157801c-b795-4559-923d-9b2f2879ce0c\">Welcome to Cyclingnews&#8217; live coverage of the 2026 Ronde van Brugge Women.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The race has a fresh name for 2026, but will we have a different kind of race today? The wind is blowing out in West Flanders, but all signs point towards a sprint in Bruges later today.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mid-article-leaderboard\" class=\"ad-unit sm:hidden block\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"viafoura-comments\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/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=\"relative h-[--truncate-height] sm:h-[--truncate-desktop-height] overflow-hidden transition-[height] duration-150\" data-test-id=\"container\" data-component-name=\"Util:Truncate\" id=\"viafoura-comments-container\">\n<div class=\"relative z-10 viafoura\" id=\"viafoura-comment-wrapper\" data-test-id=\"content\">\n<div class=\"viafoura\">\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"absolute bg-gradient-to-t from-[--truncate-gradient-color,white] from-50% h-28 z-20 w-full bottom-0 flex items-end justify-center px-0 rounded-none\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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 class=\"related-articles-block\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"button wcp-live-feed-reload\">Refresh <i class=\"fa fa-refresh\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div id=\"ad-unit-1\" class=\"ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:LiveReportUpdater\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:37:52+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:37:52.081Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1ec0737d-b4b6-451b-9385-6b24787764b4\">Lloyd was understandably delighted afterwards. Here&#8217;s what she said in the TV interview:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;With about 500 meters to go, I think all the sprinters were just left with no lead-outs and it was kind of just everyone for themselves. I saw 200 meters to go and I was just like, &#8216;okay, I just have to go for it and see what happens&#8217;. And yeah, it worked.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"28347e43-ae10-478d-b9a9-fdfde95702c7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wZkjLAzvFhiLkCmsrDhMV4.jpg\" alt=\"British Carys Lloyd of Movistar Team and pictured after the finish line of the &amp;#039;Ronde van Brugge&amp;#039; women&amp;#039;s elite one-day cycling race, 143,7 km from and to Brugge on Thursday 26 March 2026.BELGA PHOTO ELIAS ROM (Photo by ELIAS ROM \/ BELGA MAG \/ Belga \/ AFP via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:33:36+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:33:36.789Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e0b2111c-0918-44eb-a2c1-9279538f53f6\">Full results from the 2026 Ronde van Brugge Women, powered by <em>First Cycling.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-103f68b5-89ae-4d85-a303-6c1c8a875eac\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:30:16+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:30:16.330Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"45cf7645-1a3b-499f-a680-59ee6568acd6\">Here&#8217;s Cyclingnews&#8217; race report after a thrilling sprint finish in Bruges.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong>Ronde van Brugge Women: Carys Lloyd takes stunning sprint victory<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"79b39ecf-e75c-47a7-8e9b-cb74151cb9f7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PbWdYuYVHcviS88jjJ4SMn.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Carys Lloyd of Great Britain and Team Movistar celebrates at finish line as race winner during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;amp;amp;apos;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:26:57+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:26:57.679Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f1955d88-4850-42a6-8584-e16d6a3e7473\">It was a pan-flat race without a breakaway. On the face of it, it would appear to be an easy race. However, this was nothing of the sort, with the pace hard for much of the day and the conditions extremely challenging.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Those conditions probably played into Lloyd&#8217;s favour with fatigue building in the legs of the fastest sprinters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Lloyd launched her sprint from about 200 metres to go and no-one could challenge her.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:24:10+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:24:10.334Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"67968f3e-9427-4cb8-9653-8ce9a01740c0\">Wiebes was back in 9th place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:22:50+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:22:50.605Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"eb3752a5-12d3-47d3-8298-f416e596fa74\">Balsamo finished second, with Veenhoven in third place ahead of Consonni.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:22:31+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:22:31.734Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"293866f6-a64d-4f6d-b85d-4ca62e6e599d\">Balsamo was coming back at Lloyd, as was Consonni. Wiebes was boxed in and was nowhere near contending for the win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:21:35+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:21:35.855Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4efe4d75-d58b-4c4d-b9b4-25560da7b29b\">Lloyd was first to launch the sprint, and she held on ahead of the fastest riders in the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:20:40+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:20:40.588Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d83e7c85-a297-4959-a09f-383fd785dd77\">Without doubt, that is the biggest result of the youngster&#8217;s career. An amazing sprint after a challenging day in West Flanders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:19:52+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:19:52.653Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-victory-for-carys-lloyd\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-victory-for-carys-lloyd\"><span>Victory for Carys Lloyd<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"30408c7d-3cf6-4046-a96b-99c282f3a716\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">But Lloyd holds on. What a show of strength from the 19-year-old.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:19:16+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:19:16.438Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"41719330-aa38-4eb2-8f06-6aa8e8d66ef9\">Carys Lloyd launches first for Movistar, but the others are coming behind her<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:18:41+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:18:41.052Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9aaafe19-d596-40dd-b2c5-15629ed7c4f5\">Gillespie, Wiebes and Consonni are well positioned ahead of the final sprint<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:18:10+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:18:10.952Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ec01dc00-5d6b-47e8-a0d8-02a4a5c0bc8d\">Lidl-Trek make a big move on the left with Balsamo well positioned<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:17:49+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:17:49.752Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-1km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-1km-to-go\"><span>1km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"c17850d2-13c4-4c38-83df-1d69d452af9e\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Wiebes only has one team-mate left<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:17:15+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:17:15.956Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"59ef4e6f-3d9e-4ca2-9271-3d54eecc8d44\">Lidl-Trek now appear at the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:17:03+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:17:03.393Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"bb839e93-a2d9-481e-8e4d-108bda13fbab\">Big crash on the right side of the peloton, taking out Kool, Schweinberger and Couzens.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:16:15+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:16:15.155Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-3km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-3km-to-go\"><span>3km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"cfa0d781-6786-436a-ad3d-4bce40f216e9\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">This is impressive from Visma-Lease a Bike. Other teams come to the front and then fade, but the Dutch team has remained at the head of things for a long time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:15:15+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:15:15.455Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-4km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-4km-to-go\"><span>4km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"e224b3b4-523d-4a0b-9dee-bef17de1a256\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Canyon-SRAM-zondacrypto come to the front now in support of Consonni.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:13:55+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:13:55.790Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"49930bd3-33d7-4c6f-81b7-2fc4a899744b\">There&#8217;s a lot of road furniture for the riders to navigate around now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:13:12+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:13:12.906Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-5km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"dd09dd00-c6b6-4e0f-a7a3-1e7a4e8b6304\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Marta Lach is driving things on for Wiebes, who is well positioned, as she has been for the entire day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:11:19+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:11:19.012Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"aa4b7c36-a40b-453f-b783-35956d8f4963\">Uno-X Mobility have been riding well all day and young Finnish rider Anniina Ahtosalo has been on the front for a long time. They have Linda Zanetti to contest the sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:10:12+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:10:12.329Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7deb72b1-99e8-48dc-94f6-29f2e2387920\">Visma-Lease a Bike are gathered on the left of the peloton. They are looking after young Dutch rider Nienke Veenhoven, who was sixth here last year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:09:11+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:09:11.729Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-8km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-8km-to-go\"><span>8km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"149da111-fbb4-42e7-a265-fee128b7d127\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There&#8217;s not been much action today in terms of splits and attacks, but it&#8217;s been a tough day out there nonetheless. It&#8217;s been nervous all day with the unknown of the wind and the downpour earlier really battered the riders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There certainly appears to be a fair amount of fatigue in the peloton. How will that impact the final sprint?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:07:11+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:07:11.963Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-10km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"5bcc64c0-e0ef-4a7a-9671-d38b694de3bb\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders are on a wide section of road now. Teams are trying to use this as an opportunity to get to the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:06:21+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:06:21.454Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"abe40094-3ea5-4ad8-980b-b65eb6c5e097\">It&#8217;s not a simple finale. There is plenty of road furniture now as the peloton heads into Bruges. The road width varies over the final few kilometres and there are several bends inside the final few kilometres.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:04:43+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:04:43.282Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5ef3a7fd-20d5-4d42-9c75-9cdc5daf86d4\">It&#8217;s a stalemate now. The wind isn&#8217;t blowing hard enough or in the right direction. We&#8217;re heading for a sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:02:00+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:02:00.778Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6f086498-7ebf-4181-92d5-44f21a60a0c5\">Some teams are fighting for the front, others are biding their time. Lidl-Trek and FDJ United-SUEZ are the latter at the moment and will look to make a big move on the approach to the finale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:59:43+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:59:43.513Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-15km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-15km-to-go\"><span>15km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"054f42ef-2bc9-4570-a4ae-3667f16372f6\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The attackers are caught. We&#8217;re heading for a big sprint in Bruges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:57:37+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:57:37.333Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"93c91cb2-5e18-474c-b9b4-94423361f906\">Marta Lach is at the front for SD Worx-ProTime. On the other side, Fenix-Premier Tech are there in numbers for Charlotte Kool.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap is coming down as teams organise behind. The leaders have 11 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:55:33+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:55:33.733Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"75bd2959-6cda-4bac-9b91-7d374904cf95\">The young Dutch leading duo are working nicely together. Their lead is approaching 20 seconds with 17km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:55:01+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:55:01.653Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"91501fbf-8664-4759-9256-5bbd7dd830e9\">The peloton are quite relaxed about the leading pair at the moment. SD Worx-ProTime have come to the front to control things.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:52:45+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:52:45.604Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"91ddc34a-f64f-4acd-b0bf-f3280f4d48f2\">The leaders have stretched out their advantage above 10 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:50:58+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:50:58.295Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6c01a969-1024-4f28-8f93-406a80bf2ddb\">The peloton have not immediately reacted and the pair are building a small lead.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The EF Education-Oatly rider is Babette van de Wolf.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:50:01+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:50:01.854Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"89bce672-3b06-4aa1-b629-edc5810dedda\">Attack by two riders. It&#8217;s Jony van den Eijnden from Citymesh-Customm and a rider from EF Education-Oatly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:48:59+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:48:59.488Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"eab8baca-9988-436b-9cbb-fef47aee84b0\">Quinty Ton puts in a speculative move for Liv-AlUla-Jayco. The Australian team have been among the keenest to avoid a sprint today, but it&#8217;s looking inevitable at the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:47:58+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:47:58.836Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9903c358-4fea-4787-8ce1-e4fe0b096096\">Not quite as much destruction this time around. Just a few riders have been tailed off the back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:47:09+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:47:09.521Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"fed44610-b1b6-4a89-99de-ae783d201352\">The peloton is on the section where things split on the first lap now, and it&#8217;s splitting again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:46:28+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:46:28.405Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"13bcc776-e979-40cd-b7ed-84028badce55\">Mechanical issue for Katharina Sadnik<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:46:04+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:46:04.537Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"967c7c42-9f33-40e8-a74d-99d1f992232e\">Alison Jackson on the attack on the Brieversweg<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"5e2e8ac6-dc92-4a10-ba61-260e8cafaa56\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ojKvLSYycnP3dRF3di2DAh.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Alison Jackson of Canada and Team St Michel - Preference Home - Auber93 attacks during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:44:51+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:44:51.178Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"59260642-72c5-42b7-becb-072e1545f993\">The riders are into Damme now and are on a short cobbled section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:44:12+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:44:12.820Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-25km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-25km-to-go\"><span>25km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"3499926d-9b5d-4b50-b4bb-37715c5d9338\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders are going into a block headwind now and things are all bunched together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:43:30+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:43:30.916Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"71798c8a-0a1f-4483-83e9-80c6d1bb5fe9\">A bit of a squeeze in the bunch and two riders were forced to unclip and ride on the grass for a moment. It&#8217;s a bit nervy out there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:41:24+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:41:24.742Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0665adfd-6cc3-440f-8225-f1559aa128f1\">Here&#8217;s an idea of the conditions the riders faced earlier.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"a7f1089b-c0a8-49ce-a51c-ffb1777f1370\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQyBJyRisZFMigwB8MGXPA.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Malou Eisen of Netherlands and Team VolkerWessels competes during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:39:25+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:39:25.376Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1a4e9fe6-2321-4c54-8de3-ff5d86d52e28\">The riders turned right shortly after the Brieversweg, back into a headwind. They will soon turn left into the section of road that split things last time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:38:39+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:38:39.359Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-30km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"3f4cf387-dd83-4b9f-8f14-3633ad53f7dd\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Jackson sits up, seeing that her move is a lost cause with all the big teams chasing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:37:22+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:37:22.142Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9f054489-9148-4f84-b2fd-78168e3febdd\">It&#8217;s Hanson on the front of the bunch now. Jackson has a handful of seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:36:42+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:36:42.742Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8b9e6014-dc36-4cac-b393-c125ab1efd37\">Jackson attacks solo now and has a small gap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:36:19+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:36:19.978Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-brieversweg-1-3km\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-brieversweg-1-3km\"><span>Brieversweg (1.3km)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"8fedf080-3c43-4470-b112-25845477f3f7\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Back onto the cobbles and it&#8217;s Lauretta Hanson driving things on for Lidl-Trek. She has drifted off the front with four other riders including Alison Jackson.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:35:15+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:35:15.863Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8f0e5670-c1ba-4ead-acfb-0c26159afb96\">Big pickup by Lidl-Trek approaching the cobbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:34:53+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:34:53.678Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"097bf1da-cbdf-4613-b3ba-491b2a444513\">Anya Louw has dropped off the back of the peloton having done some work for Shari Bossuyt earlier today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:33:39+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:33:39.808Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2b1413d2-f02d-40e6-b755-33bf5507fb9b\">The Brieversweg is imminent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:32:45+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:32:45.881Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"eb38eb5f-2b1c-4019-b668-2b8bb6dbe809\">SD Worx-ProTime haven&#8217;t done a lot of work on the front yet today. Lidl-Trek are currently on the front on one side of the peloton, with a second train full of Canyon-SRAM-zondacrypto riders on the other side.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:29:40+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:29:40.175Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5274ef13-5b60-4c88-9131-fd5518b05fa0\">Shortly after the cobbled section the riders will pass through Damme and take a left turn. That&#8217;s where we saw the peloton split into echelons on the last lap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:27:47+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:27:47.835Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"669e8753-abfc-45c4-9d52-111daf362a76\">There are 5km until the second and final passing of the Brieversweg cobblestone section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:27:04+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:27:04.363Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a48e5657-fe3f-4a65-9912-83420a6cff89\">A shot of the peloton heading through Bruges.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"8e4d0ade-dfc9-4b5c-b558-56ade1e000fb\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7iGbbxpMUdKB33PKLSsimB.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: A general view of the peloton competing during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:26:04+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:26:04.715Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"15435af3-6378-4ee4-aa19-f0c61157a658\">Mexican rider Romina Hinojosa is among a small group that has just re-joined the front of the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:25:29+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:25:29.828Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"606c618a-b6d3-4d77-a1e8-2d45cde21549\">As quickly as the rain came, it now appears to be lifting. Several riders have latched back onto the front.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Ally Wollaston is well positioned at the front now, as is Chiara Consonni.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:22:44+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:22:44.131Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8695a00f-53eb-4da6-9492-0499d8579eae\">Wiebes is very well placed towards the front.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There are more splits. Riders are chasing hard to get back on, but a leading group of 40 have a small lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:21:38+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:21:38.843Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d5640cd3-90fd-4ac4-9436-e2aa6133cb92\">Big splits in the bunch now. It doesn&#8217;t look like it&#8217;s the wind causing the separations, just the pace from UAE Team ADQ and the battering rain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:20:30+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:20:30.863Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a3caf656-95f0-41e9-90a0-b11a0cabd422\">The peloton is really strung out now. UAE Team ADQ are using the conditions to their advantage and are pushing on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:19:47+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:19:47.246Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"23d7daeb-5517-4f15-ac82-ac1a8d269dbe\">It has been sunny all day, but suddenly the rain has started pelting the riders. Awful conditions now and a rider has fallen on a roundabout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:17:58+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:17:58.209Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a52a697d-8c61-43f0-8f79-5d498a1b6ee0\">The heavens have opened over the peloton. This is a really heavy downpour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:15:55+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:15:55.549Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c1f1fd20-5948-488e-b02b-d3e97eee019b\">Coupland has a mark on her helmet and is having a concussion check.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:15:23+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:15:23.445Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-crash\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-crash\"><span>Crash<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"476cfc8f-307f-4c61-bc7d-244f586cd560\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There&#8217;s been a fall near the back of the bunch. Coupland is down alongside riders from Picnic-PostNL and VolkerWessels. Eve Kuipers is also down for Fenix-Premier Tech.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:12:45+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:12:45.684Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0cd37014-9219-42d9-b9da-780ce847b377\">The pace is up again, with UAE Team ADQ and Liv-AlUla-Jayco trying to cause some damage. The peloton is on an exposed section again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:11:32+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:11:32.969Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2ad0f948-4bc0-4526-ba1e-3fbe5e275955\">Young Australian champion Mackenzie Coupland has been really impressive this season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">She&#8217;s on the front now raising the pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:10:47+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:10:47.642Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b94d9e8d-3523-4054-8670-03321aefefab\">AG Insurance-Soudal are at the front in number, keeping Bossuyt out of trouble.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:08:52+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:08:52.765Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-50km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"3b9b4af3-dcaf-4650-a703-8bf6618e4725\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton is fanned across the road, with all the big teams present near the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:05:13+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:05:13.025Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"cc15c940-e736-44ec-819d-7023c253d19c\">The peloton is heading south towards Oostkamp. After that, they will turn left and head east. With the wind coming in strongly from the riders&#8217; left, will any team try to split things?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:01:46+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:01:46.191Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e03a0da8-3e62-46dc-9eda-d4bcc481090f\">UAE Team ADQ were central to the attempts to split the race earlier. They are likely to try again soon.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"0a42ac74-ba19-4c37-931d-85a884921907\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/izuouLSFpZdfkSTg3fo53V.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: (L-R) Sofie van Rooijen of Netherlands and Febe Jooris of Belgium and UAE Team ADQ during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:59:25+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:59:25.244Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"cd289578-ef58-4ea4-933a-75e573c12398\">Wiebes is back in the peloton now, as are Chiara Consonni and Zoe Backstedt, who were also off the back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:58:08+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:58:08.611Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"50dddce2-ac23-4dea-8def-4d7096b04cc1\">The riders are in the centre of Bruges now. There won&#8217;t be any crosswind action until they are in a more exposed area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:56:59+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:56:59.514Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"87c9e8d0-9911-42dd-b74f-d977ae550f45\">The riders have passed through the finish line for the first time. Next time, it will be for the win.<\/p>\n<p>There was an intermediate sprint across the line in Bruges, taken by a rider from Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9 Ladies<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:55:42+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:55:42.757Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-60km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"b33113a2-b308-42ee-82d7-c1492a987674\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Dutch champion is still quite a way off the back at the moment, but there&#8217;s no panic as the pace is still slow in the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:54:29+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:54:29.392Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"62b04f32-20d7-4b8a-8048-2626bdfc5bdc\">Lorena Wiebes is off the back and making her way back to the peloton. She has a team-mate with her and is moving through the cars.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:51:33+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:51:33.557Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2ab3fc0e-1e6b-429c-bca4-776b8f1c5223\">Will the race split over the next 62km, or are we heading for a full bunch sprint in Bruges?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"68ae40d1-92b6-4a40-ad02-fc761f95011f\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LtjxjgspznJmfyVqpK2MyA.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: A general view of the peloton passing through a landscape during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:50:01+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:50:01.277Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"96493f4e-b276-4246-bbbb-480de356166d\">A bit of a pause in the hostilities here as more riders take off the winter gear or go back to the cars for bottles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:47:59+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:47:59.461Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"853f49e6-d05b-4fdf-9a47-9028633cf116\">FDJ United-SUEZ, Liv-AlUla-Jayco and Lidl-Trek are riding with numbers at the head of the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:47:03+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:47:03.531Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5de95838-dbb7-4f86-bd38-10a33ab02d26\">Several riders are using this calmer moment as an opportunity to ditch jackets and arm-warmers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:46:26+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:46:26.792Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"89ed7a0b-fdab-4896-90fe-eea6bb5e7082\">The peloton is heading through the town of Dudzele now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:43:40+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:43:40.962Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4032b5b6-54bc-4279-b68d-32674b89d390\">It&#8217;s very exposed at the moment, but no team is taking it on just yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:42:38+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:42:38.491Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d2c7bb9d-9b38-469d-8a98-4f2eff5f77de\">A back wheel puncture for VolkerWessel&#8217;s young sprinter Scarlett Souren<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:42:04+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:42:04.693Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-70km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"e0daec6e-6bad-40ce-be57-ef2e30d26247\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton takes another left turn. Now it&#8217;s a strong cross-tailwind for the next 10km.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:40:13+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:40:13.459Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c497bb1e-6dbe-456c-b440-a04755aef29b\">The pace is up again in the peloton, but the wind direction isn&#8217;t quite right to split things at the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:39:42+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:39:42.507Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c8ebcf12-28d7-4ae8-96d6-48fdddbe957a\">The riders have passed through the popular tourist destination of Damme. That&#8217;s where the first echelons were formed.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"3b448fc8-479e-4436-ab7e-437ad8d0d3ed\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ujGHu2NZf4Gw7vkNFARbcS.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: A general view of the peloton competing during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:37:21+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:37:21.655Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"90d2be57-767e-4654-9162-52283cad6059\">There was no action on the first cobbled sector of the day.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"38feff2c-a6ea-497f-ad33-e3f91138ed64\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QmdZwQG5bDaBdmgpMWXqiD.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: (L-R) Ava Holmgren of Canada, Elisa Balsamo of Italy and Team Lidl - Trek, Femke Markus of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime, Christina Schweinberger of Austria and Team Fenix-Premier Tech, Fleur Moors of Belgium and Emma Norsgaard Bjerg of Denmark and Team Lidl - Trek compete during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:35:46+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:35:46.422Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5aeb3679-7b95-404f-a4c3-ae1a39e77c6b\">Big move by FDJ United-SUEZ on the left side of the peloton. The riders are about to turn left into a crosswind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:34:42+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:34:42.658Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-crash\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-crash\"><span>Crash<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"9994c7c0-d259-42c8-bfe9-56b1ecc29d37\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There has been a fall in the middle of the peloton. Mylene de Zoete is down and her race looks to be over.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Robyn Clay was the other rider down, but she is back in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:33:34+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:33:34.509Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8d8bf4e7-349c-4d30-b0c9-5436861f3b15\">The sun is out in West Flanders, but it is still cold. Almost every rider has arm-warmers and gilets on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:32:11+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:32:11.823Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"074f0524-e793-4326-8c9f-22a0707c78d0\">The chasing group, including Zanetti, has latched back onto the leading group.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There were several riders from Picnic-PostNL in that second group. They will need to be much more attentive with the direction changes again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:30:02+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:30:02.455Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"46a52416-49af-4b1c-b7fd-64ddad19d369\">The pace has dropped again now with the riders now facing a headwind. The chasing group is likely to come back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:29:18+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:29:18.140Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"12fa3ccd-8e4d-4aa7-9c99-28c4d8a3291a\">Bike change for Linda Zanetti. Bad timing for the Uno-X Mobility sprinter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:28:52+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:28:52.676Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"cccad75a-de0e-4824-a03f-676b0197b9e7\">The course will turn left again in around 10km for a longer stretch, giving a better opportunity to really split things up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:28:01+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:28:01.599Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-80km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-80km-to-go\"><span>80km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"73a1d1ea-645a-478e-96ca-4209e5f76842\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders have just turned north, back into the headwind now, so the chasing group have a chance to get back on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:26:36+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:26:36.058Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-echelons\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-echelons\"><span>Echelons<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"ccfd77c7-823f-4156-8a54-60e5fcd966e6\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The race is in two groups. Around 20 riders are trying to chase back onto a large front group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:25:39+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:25:39.541Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c5de8c25-884a-4671-b77a-0dd6ba7a7f7f\">The wind is blowing and the likes of Lidl-Trek, Visma-Lease a Bike and Fenix-Premier Tech are lifting the pace at the front.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">A few riders are being tailed off the back on this exposed section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:23:46+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:23:46.573Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"04283cae-2c82-4bd8-a9e3-0fadade08e42\">Lidl-Trek are mobbed towards the front of the peloton at the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:21:47+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:21:47.963Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"217126a2-2b38-446b-90b5-7a0bac7c5d18\">The riders have completed 60km now, but there is still no breakaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:19:22+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:19:22.675Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"58da2ee8-0448-482f-98f0-0991a5492f09\">Key SD Worx-ProTime domestique Femke Gerritse is returning to the peloton after a bike swap.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"0759d66c-35a7-46c9-8ed8-df3b8b6a788e\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XnXrcMhAKNTs8w7N9m22kT.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Femke Gerritse of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime assisted by the team car during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:14:55+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:14:55.637Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-90km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"36d9d05a-bbb9-442c-9180-4703afd6cb69\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Brieversweg is over. They will return to it with 30km of the race left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:12:12+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:12:12.636Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-brieversweg-1-3km\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-brieversweg-1-3km\"><span>Brieversweg (1.3km)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7c5e8f8b-9062-4db2-a14d-df4bd8c09440\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders have turned westward and are onto the cobbled section for the first time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It&#8217;s flat and straight, but it could cause a few issues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:10:29+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:10:29.804Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"14a64e93-6cdf-4edf-bce4-c8028d94b27b\">The riders have been riding into a headwind for the last 20km or so, which could be why we&#8217;ve not seen any moves go up the road yet. The course twists and turns now, so we coould see some action &#8211; especially with the cobbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:07:34+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:07:34.434Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ee7c49bb-a99a-4ab1-b9c5-efc922687784\">Susanne Andersen and Linda Zanetti will be Uno-X Mobility&#8217;s best hopes for a result today.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"5982e64a-cf07-42a8-b5b9-c31fc5a513fc\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nXF8KnsZfTTxcZQ2nMVLA.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Linda Zanetti of Switzerland and Team Uno-X Mobility prior to the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:00:58+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:00:58.066Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"21e697f7-6c20-4b50-947d-c3f9f5197545\">There is still no breakaway. The riders are 5km away from the first passing of the Brieversweg cobble section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:55:14+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:55:14.313Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"12529ee5-f61b-431f-a870-0fd95573add8\">AG Insurance-Soudal&#8217;s Shari Bossuyt is an outsider for the win today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The 25-year-old is taking on her first full season since returning from an anti-doping suspension and is yet to finish outside of the top-7 in any of her races so far in 2026.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"ff0a2c56-2327-4db8-8564-01e12773d80a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEYuA74ETteLZoUicYrMQ4.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Shari Bossuyt of Belgium and Team AG Insurance - Soudal competes during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:51:33+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:51:33.967Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-100km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"f19d46e4-61e3-4f23-81fe-dc4cd652fe3c\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders are entering the local circuit. It&#8217;s nearly time for some cobbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:50:34+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:50:34.526Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1622e1ef-8dcc-4179-8d8f-460113850259\">We&#8217;re an hour in and the riders have covered 42 kilometres.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:50:11+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:50:11.945Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dca18bb0-12aa-418c-8a1f-05ce6a4f4c2b\">Wiebes has said before the start that she is looking to see the race split up today in the crosswinds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;Hopefully the crosswinds break things up and a small group rides to the finish for a sprint,&#8221; she said to the media before the start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:45:35+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:45:35.028Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"abbefd5f-c998-453c-8662-ea9f634d61eb\">The cobbled sector is 1.3km long, completely flat and dead-straight. The stones themselves are small and uniform, so this isn&#8217;t the toughest sector of cobbles you&#8217;re likely to see over the next couple of weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:44:01+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:44:01.697Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e40d910c-005d-4929-94f8-338f06b73522\">The riders are just entering the town of Beernem. There are 6km left until they enter the circuit and a further 8 until the first passing of the Brieversweg cobbled sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:40:23+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:40:23.633Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c734fd71-1fe1-4a25-80ed-72ada64d28c4\">Lorena Wiebes has removed her leg warmers. That either means that conditions are getting better, or she&#8217;s getting ready for things to kick-off in the wind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:38:58+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:38:58.658Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-110km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"9807b56b-e70c-4a6b-852e-77ef937cbe01\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There&#8217;s still no breakaway<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:32:44+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:32:44.700Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"357853b5-2e61-483d-9198-c8aa7df6449e\">The Visma-Lease a Bike squad rolling to the sign-on area earlier.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Dutch team has last year&#8217;s sixth-place rider in its line-up today, 22-year-old Nienke Veenhoven. Can she improve on that performance today?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"af4b45e7-7548-42a6-91c0-d9998307cc65\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HUXiCzoAHEvbPCnjzLRdRD.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Martina Fidanza of Italy, Daniek Hengeveld of Netherlands, Lieke Nooijen of Netherlands, Katharina Sadnik of Austria, Nienke Veenhoven of Netherlands, Margaux Vigie of France and Team Visma | Lease a Bike prior to the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:29:07+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:29:07.248Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1f30ea42-b023-443e-af75-986607308546\">UAE Team ADQ&#8217;s Sofie van Rooijen returning to the peloton after a puncture.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"2f4b0b0e-5c91-470b-a9fd-1ab07b94edd1\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6qLoZ6vf9We35E9jVQChLa.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Sofie van Rooijen of Netherlands and UAE Team ADQ assisted by the team car during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:28:22+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:28:22.507Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"00e86a20-2fc5-4802-ab89-2b2acc41436e\">The riders have completed 29 kilometres and are heading into the town of Wingene. After that, they will turn north into a headwind and towards the local circuit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:26:40+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:26:40.601Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"006deacb-e4a6-45d9-bb7d-d402f012dcca\">It&#8217;s not currently raining on the course, but you can see the spray coming from Margaux Vigie&#8217;s back wheel here. Tough conditions out there today.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"cc0a35b7-9ab4-4a74-a182-7da423a8db75\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vco4DaasEZV2SQJcFHkSsF.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Margaux Vigie of France and Team Visma | Lease a Bike competes during the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:21:00+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:21:00.421Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-120km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7d82dfa2-89e1-4580-a7da-abf92f09f8d4\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The bunch is still together and ticking along at over 45km per hour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:19:23+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:19:23.185Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b1919331-9c4e-46a6-bb00-186864ca9344\">One of the more eye-catching stories from the men&#8217;s race yesterday was the crash on the cobbled sector caused by a sitting climate protestor. Several riders came down in the incident.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong>Climate protester sits down on cobbles in front of oncoming peloton at Ronde Van Brugge<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"3d9a9a56-3d6a-46b2-8b72-154540bfe4b5\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yi8d4g7dBxji9JiaiKVWmS.jpg\" alt=\"A protestor sits on the road while riders compete in the &amp;#039;Ronde van Brugge&amp;#039; men&amp;#039;s elite one-day cycling race, 202,9 km from and to Bruges on March 25, 2026. (Photo by MAARTEN STRAETEMANS \/ Belga \/ AFP) \/ Belgium OUT\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:16:27+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:16:27.554Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"590b658a-f810-441e-ab68-b9016fa5dbab\">EF Education-Oatly has brought a young team to Bruges today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Canadian Alexandra Volstad, pictured here, could be their best bet for a result later on. She was going well at the UAE Tour last month.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"e441d8b4-68ad-4c5a-a35d-15ba2fa53bfd\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jRh958qeX97MimM7A3SQLc.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Alexandra Volstad of Canada and Team EF Education-Oatly prior to the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:10:06+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:10:06.177Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-130km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"3f53761e-b7f7-45fa-a914-85905a479f3f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders have less than 300 metres of elevation on the course today. There won&#8217;t be many flatter races than that all season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:06:46+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:06:46.330Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9a1ea640-fc3f-41b4-b354-8f6001bd5487\">The peloton is all together at the moment<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:05:49+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:05:49.333Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e688721a-8dcd-4b53-a3e8-d81117cca98c\">The riders are through the town of Torhout and are now heading east.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:05:05+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:05:05.409Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"201f1ee1-76a1-4abf-aaf2-f2038ca3e4bb\">It&#8217;s 7 degrees celsius out there today, with the wind making it feel much cooler. Riders are dressed in full winter kit.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"6bb30ea6-2d0a-4ff3-8a6e-60978f4e9f82\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5dnhfYXhve5gqYfWfk9mmK.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Lisa van Belle of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime prior to the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:02:52+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:02:52.808Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"22b4c691-0bbe-4e55-b04f-7d28b9bd66e9\">An early mechanical issue for Femke Markus of SD Worx-ProTime. She will be a key helper for Wiebes later on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:56:50+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:56:50.171Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b102ced1-ab4f-46df-9d11-2869b82bce87\">After that, the peloton will head east, which could mean an early chance for echelons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:55:28+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:55:28.311Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"54691205-e0a5-4777-b702-11a19ae13564\">With 5km done, the riders are heading south towards the town of Torhout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:54:33+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:54:33.595Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"307ce0b5-2c13-40c2-8b44-315e72f2785a\"><strong>Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong><\/strong><u><strong>Find out more.<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:53:59+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:53:59.063Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"eac201f7-b37c-4581-ac37-1473f127b491\">Human Powered Health have a few potential cards for later on.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Maggie Coles-Lyster looks back towards her best after missing much of last season through illness. She won the Tour Down Under-One Day Race in January before several top-10s at the UAE Tour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">You&#8217;d bet on Kathrin Schweinberger making the splits should they occur later on and she was 10th here in 2025. Silvia Zanardi was in the top-20 at this race last year.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"1e7858ba-d82c-4be2-bab3-d8b23b78d63f\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XxRgnnWCo5f4ZsLmE5NHqK.jpg\" alt=\"BRUGES, BELGIUM - MARCH 26: Iurani Blanco of Spain and Team Human Powered Health prior to the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 143.7km one day race from Bruges to Bruges on March 26, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:48:46+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:48:46.222Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ff42fc63-1876-4c9b-915c-b21678b50adc\">Here is the peloton rolling out of Bruges just a few minutes ago<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"2037148881436147932\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea #RondeVanBrugge WE &#8211; \ud83d\udfe2 \ud83d\udd1b#RodamosJuntos | @movistar_es | #TourofBruges pic.twitter.com\/K6aqkwj0bxMarch 26, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:46:15+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:46:15.219Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-144km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-144km-to-go\"><span>144km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"02ef1b52-2801-4613-8977-e30ba78a1fdc\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The race is underway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:44:48+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:44:48.835Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0a0e39d5-c247-4b7e-b962-79b4ea590b65\">Lidl-Trek&#8217;s Elisa Balsamo in high spirits at the start in the centre of Bruges. Can she challenge Wiebes today?<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"2037138303309299746\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Good vibes at #RondevanBrugge despite the rainy weather! \ud83c\udf27\ufe0fAn exciting race ahead for our women\u2019s team \ud83e\udd1e pic.twitter.com\/MXIuNzjkMUMarch 26, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:43:17+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:43:17.965Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1761cbf5-db91-4f89-8efc-0264edf01a43\">Reports of the speed of the wind vary at the moment, but most seem to agree that it is blowing above 20km\/h and gusting. That could be enough to blow the race to bits later on. We could be in for some carnage out on the roads of West Flanders over the next few hours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:41:01+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:41:01.432Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"aa4e9f65-1c09-4d68-9423-95d5ee232713\">It&#8217;s five minutes until the flag will drop for the official start of the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:38:48+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:38:48.583Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6a7455b2-d564-477e-abcb-1795bf3e7c95\">Canyon-SRAM-zondacrypto are also ready to face the bracing conditions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"2037146709654937960\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We\u2019ve already had four seasons, but spirits are not dampened \u2013 great opportunities await the team today! \ud83d\udc4a#RondevanBrugge pic.twitter.com\/XueNg32gi0March 26, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:36:57+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:36:57.333Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"54b7698a-3dd0-42e9-b726-9cffec9307bf\">Before taking on two local laps around Bruges, which include the Brieversweg cobbled section, the riders will head out on a 45km loop south taking in the towns of Torhout, Wingene and Beernem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:34:25+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:34:25.637Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5234dccf-d8cd-4954-bb5f-9ae76cdf31b7\">The Liv-AlUla-Jayco riders are wrapped up in the cold and windy conditions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"2037143104839414186\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea #RondeVanBruggeA real Flemish classic. Rain, cold, echelons and crosswind. The show is guaranteed! pic.twitter.com\/4RCVFOClWQMarch 26, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:31:33+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:31:33.269Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-neutral-start\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-neutral-start\"><span>Neutral start<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"0aa934a9-3afb-4dc5-abbb-0cbf73dde42f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders are setting off. They will ride through Bruges behind the commissaire&#8217;s car before being unleashed at around 13:45 CET.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:29:50+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:29:50.415Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8fc75968-53c6-469a-a510-e018cbb98288\">Looking a bit deeper into the start-list today, let&#8217;s see who else could contend for the win.<\/p>\n<p>Fenix-Premier Tech&#8217;s Charlotte Kool appears to be back on form this year after a difficult 2025. The two-time Tour de France Femmes stage-winner took the win at the FENIX-EKO\u00cf Omloop van het Hageland at the beginning of this month and scored a top-10 at Milan-San Remo.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Chiara Consonni is always there in the big sprints, but often doesn&#8217;t have the top-end speed to beat the quickest riders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Georgia Baker is in a similar boat to Consonni and Liv-AlUla-Jayco will be hoping she can contend for a top-5 today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:21:57+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:21:57.231Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4f2bc98e-72ed-4b29-8862-3a957b464302\">So what do the riders have to tackle out on the route today? It&#8217;s a pan-flat course, starting and finishing in Bruges, but that doesn&#8217;t mean that the race is absent of obstacles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">As evidenced by the men&#8217;s race yesterday, there are plenty of opportunities to split the race should the wind blow hard enough due to the many exposed sections of road.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There is also a cobbled sector that the riders will take on twice. The Brieversweg is 1.3km long and will be taken on with 90km to go and then 30km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:18:48+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:18:48.659Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d719c6c1-869c-4f5b-8e3a-d42fb06cd189\">Originally, Wiebes had planned to sit out the race today. However, after reigning Luxembourg national champion Marie Schreiber pulled out of the race, SD Worx-ProTime opted to replace her with the pre-eminent sprinter of this generation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Wiebes missed out on fighting for the victory in San Remo on Saturday and seems keen to add another WorldTour win to her collection today.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;She is in good shape and was very keen to add the Bruges Cycling Classic to her calendar once it became clear that Marie Schreiber wouldn\u2019t be fit in time. So we will try to defend her victory,\u201d Sports Director Christian Kos said ahead of the race.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong>Late roster move puts Ronde van Brugge defending champion Lorena Wiebes back in lineup for &#8216;tough race&#8217; with forecast of rain and wind<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"5dba9bdf-95bf-4940-a09e-56c1b4dd8fa9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GQcbSbfzP2z7tCA2ousTnQ.jpg\" alt=\"SANREMO, ITALY - MARCH 21: Lorena Wiebes of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime reacts after the 8th Milano-Sanremo Donne 2026, Women&amp;amp;amp;apos;s Elite a 156km one day race from Genova to Sanremo \/ #UCIWWT \/ on March 21, 2026 in Sanremo, Italy. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:15:10+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:15:10.402Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"480a6d67-8900-476c-99be-865bdc520a17\">The riders are due to roll out for the neutral start in around 15 minutes. The race will officially get underway at 13:45 CET.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:14:09+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:14:09.764Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d489db76-83de-4148-aedd-8a7939ee55eb\">Reigning champion Lorena Wiebes comes in as the big favourite once again for this race, but who might challenge her should it all come down to a sprint?<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Irish rider Lara Gillespie (UAE Team ADQ) has taken a big step forward over the past 18 months and is getting closer to Wiebes in terms of speed. Lidl-Trek&#8217;s former world champion Elisa Balsamo is another who will be aiming for victory. The Italian has won this race twice before. New Zealand champion Ally Wollaston is another with big ambitions. The AG Insurance-Soudal rider went close to Wiebes in the sprint from the chase group at Milan-San Remo last week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New name, new route, new winners? \u2013 Analysing the contenders for the men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s Ronde Van Brugge<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"24387d55-a52f-4511-847c-22ccf37549e2\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SENYq3cAranrr2cSVGCWi4.jpg\" alt=\"Dylan Groenewegen (Unibet Rose Rockets) and Elisa Balsamo (Lidl-Trek) are among the contenders for the 2026 Ronde Van Brugge\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:05:52+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:05:52.445Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3e62a189-2db0-4c96-b77f-71dcd22f04d7\">This race was formerly known as Brugge-De Panne, and has been through several iterations previous to that. There&#8217;s a new route to get familiar with and a new finish in Bruges.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The race no longer goes near the coast in De Panne, missing out the famous De Moeren section, which has decided many a race over the years due to its exposure to the wind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<p id=\"1157801c-b795-4559-923d-9b2f2879ce0c\">Welcome to Cyclingnews&#8217; live coverage of the 2026 Ronde van Brugge Women.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The race has a fresh name for 2026, but will we have a different kind of race today? 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