{"id":1854688,"date":"2026-03-29T08:48:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T05:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1854688"},"modified":"2026-03-29T08:48:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T05:48:19","slug":"as-it-happened-in-flanders-fields-men-ends-in-group-sprint-after-late-catch-of-breakaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1854688","title":{"rendered":"As it happened: In Flanders Fields Men ends in group sprint after late catch of breakaway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7kejsz7kmSLaN4BUMG7R-1024-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nlive-article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero hero-live news-article widget-hero widget-hero-fter-review\">\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\" class=\"news-article\">\n<div class=\"header-container\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<li>\nIn Flanders Fields-From Middelkerke to Wevelgem\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<header>\n<div class=\"header-sub-container\">\n<h1 class=\"review-title-long \">As it happened: In Flanders Fields Men ends in group sprint after late catch of breakaway<\/h1>\n<h2>The cobbled Classics continue with the newly-named Gent-Wevelgem<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<div class=\"byline\">\nLive-reports<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nStephen Puddicombe <\/span><span><br \/>\nlast updated<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T15:01:34Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n29 March 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<nav class=\"socialite-widget box less-space \" data-contexturl=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/in-flanders-fields-men-live-mathieu-van-der-poel-and-wout-van-aert-compete-on-the-cobbles\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"socialite\">\n<ul class=\"socialite-widget-ul\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-facebook\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-twitter\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-pinterest\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-email\"><\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"ml-1 sm:ml-1.5 font-base text-sm\"><span class=\"visible hidden sm:inline-block\">Comments<\/span><span class=\"font-normal\">(0)<\/span><span>()<\/span><\/span><\/nav>\n<aside class=\"mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-700 mb-2 text-[12px] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-700 [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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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=\"elk-4bdace2e-a83f-460d-b049-4e70aa3a3632\"><strong>In Flanders Fields 2026 &#8211; Route<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Analysing the contenders for In Flanders Fields<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong>How to watch In Flanders Fields 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17925e64-4363-4982-b418-e8ae21d0af38\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hq5oqHuoHGLpYX4SSWRLbg-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hq5oqHuoHGLpYX4SSWRLbg-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hq5oqHuoHGLpYX4SSWRLbg-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hq5oqHuoHGLpYX4SSWRLbg-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hq5oqHuoHGLpYX4SSWRLbg-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hq5oqHuoHGLpYX4SSWRLbg-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The profile for the 2026 In Flanders Fields &#8211; Middelkerke to Wevelgem <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Flanders Classics)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-e37a8aeb-096a-4bb0-a0b4-551b9c96f9dd-0\"><strong>In Flanders Fields: Jasper Philipsen clinches bunch sprint victory as spectacular late breakaway by Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert collapses close to the line<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"live-feed-multipage\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-live-feed-multipage widget-contentparsed-live-feed-multipage news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default multipage widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"button wcp-live-feed-reload\">Refresh <\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T08:48:52+00:00\">2026-03-29T08:48:52.777Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2e716ad4-fd73-4439-8315-8db71b3d3a57\">Hello and welcome to the 2026 In Flanders Fields!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T08:51:33+00:00\">2026-03-29T08:51:33.667Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-415f623f-16f5-47a2-9734-8b6959cfcce0\">For those who don\u2019t know, and are confused as to what today&#8217;s race is, \u2018In Flanders Fields\u2019 is the new name given to Gent-Wevelgem, which has been rebranded this year.<\/p>\n<p>Gent-Wevelgem to change name in 2026 for first time since 1934 to In Flanders Fields \u2013 from Middelkerke to Wevelgem<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T08:56:18+00:00\">2026-03-29T08:56:18.892Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6565b34f-5be5-42ae-88b5-73f37ed9e942\">As well as the name, the race has also changed its start location, with the riders currently in waiting to start not in Ypres as they have in recent years, nor, as the former title suggests, Gent, but rather Middelkerke.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T08:58:39+00:00\">2026-03-29T08:58:39.016Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-39d7d068-75ff-44af-8fa5-27a98ce49f67\">Despite these changes, the character of the race remains very much the same. There will be eight climbs including three ascents of the Kemmelberg, and a 35km flat run-in to the finish for the sprinters to try and get back in contention for a bunch finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:03:26+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:03:26.957Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-af101626-22d4-4c69-951a-3aba28bde29c\">Mathieu van der Poel at the start, seeking his third consecutive cobbled classic viceroy this spring.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-13e8ec56-21f6-49a7-8b7e-d8a16cc8062e\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7cZHn64DUq8U5itRQmrUn7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7cZHn64DUq8U5itRQmrUn7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7cZHn64DUq8U5itRQmrUn7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7cZHn64DUq8U5itRQmrUn7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7cZHn64DUq8U5itRQmrUn7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7cZHn64DUq8U5itRQmrUn7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:05:04+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:05:04.919Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5bd91d7b-863d-4b97-99d7-8440b8a38317\">The riders are in the neutralised section and will be racing any moment now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:06:50+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:06:50.576Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a539c390-a035-4abd-bb6f-fd925dada4d5\">Wout van Aert is here today, and ready to take on his great rival Mathieu van der Poel once again.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3a58acf9-926a-41be-894e-8661bae34432\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkPWB5eENZYRE5gyjRA3NT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkPWB5eENZYRE5gyjRA3NT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkPWB5eENZYRE5gyjRA3NT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkPWB5eENZYRE5gyjRA3NT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkPWB5eENZYRE5gyjRA3NT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkPWB5eENZYRE5gyjRA3NT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:12:46+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:12:46.638Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-official-start\"><span>OFFICIAL START<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-5e508f2c-aacb-40ba-a445-8ccd07bead58\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">And they&#8217;re off!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:13:31+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:13:31.962Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2a2f1155-55a0-40f8-93f6-5cbc8a507da9\">Attacks are flying out of the peloton right from the off.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:16:35+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:16:35.234Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-554bb55f-6170-4c94-bd1f-c7948fb41712\">A group of seven tried to go clear, but have not be allowed to by the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:20:12+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:20:12.210Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0bccb6c4-9d58-405a-9876-7e9e2e75c1c9\">Four riders, including Victor Vercouillie and Julius Johansen, are the latest to give it a go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:20:56+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:20:56.403Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0491429e-3836-472a-8deb-01cd04a6983b\">Wessel Mouris and Camille Charret are the other two riders with them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:23:35+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:23:35.472Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b99246d4-b4a1-48b6-b957-73db36fee67f\">A Picnic-PostNL tried tried to join them but is back in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:25:35+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:25:35.057Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-230km-to-go\"><span>230KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-97faa233-49b1-4ead-95a7-1366f20224f0\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">These four riders look like they might be getting away. They&#8217;re about 30 seconds ahead of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:26:44+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:26:44.241Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7a5e3de9-bd4f-411d-9ff9-16c5ca94696c\">A new group of four has also formed ahead of the peloton and is chasing the four leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:28:35+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:28:35.417Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-af86f1c7-c455-4625-81bc-1f11cf775d96\">Dries De Bondt, Frits Biesterbos, Hartthijs de Vries and Jules Hesters are the four pursuing riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:30:39+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:30:39.971Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ee9ec99b-fc24-4d42-a907-353dc2c5454b\">The peloton looks as though it&#8217;s happy to let all of these riders go. They&#8217;ve allowed the front group 1:20 already.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:31:20+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:31:20.670Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-613babd4-b781-4d43-84bd-8ea35ac9ba6b\">And the four pursuers should be joining the four leaders before long &#8211; they\u2019ve only 15 seconds to make up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:33:27+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:33:27.953Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-659a7699-aeef-473d-82ce-2eeb75394afe\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhWPxwMw723ecvuo5bsXrG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhWPxwMw723ecvuo5bsXrG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhWPxwMw723ecvuo5bsXrG-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhWPxwMw723ecvuo5bsXrG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhWPxwMw723ecvuo5bsXrG-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhWPxwMw723ecvuo5bsXrG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:34:39+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:34:39.660Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-220km-to-go\"><span>220KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ea2bb753-fae3-483f-b2d8-c72721e18d84\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The first two groups will be together soon, while the peloton has sat up and is three minutes behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:35:44+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:35:44.761Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b94e79ef-cbe5-4677-945f-ac3273124ac9\">The two groups have indeed come together, so we now have eight riders leading the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:39:45+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:39:45.821Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b88e38f8-313b-4405-80ea-1e9b55ae5694\">Jonas Rickaert has taken over at the front of the peloton and is riding tempo. His Alpecin team didn\u2019t want the gap to grow much more beyond the 3:15 it had already reached.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:47:23+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:47:23.208Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b1b3a810-33ed-4114-a84f-5ecb3f39ecfe\">The four original breakaway riders, before they were joined by the other four.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3de86976-f9e5-4d6d-ae20-68de90ec41ec\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4cuFhpXEon8KXMJrixPnY7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4cuFhpXEon8KXMJrixPnY7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4cuFhpXEon8KXMJrixPnY7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4cuFhpXEon8KXMJrixPnY7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4cuFhpXEon8KXMJrixPnY7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4cuFhpXEon8KXMJrixPnY7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:49:01+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:49:01.883Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-02fb30a0-7c93-4b00-8779-541e5008fac7\">The breakaway in full, after the two groups came together.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8f04d080-b284-4c29-9b76-04fbf525c576\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DSSbYzMGT4aMATSHVhphkQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DSSbYzMGT4aMATSHVhphkQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DSSbYzMGT4aMATSHVhphkQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DSSbYzMGT4aMATSHVhphkQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DSSbYzMGT4aMATSHVhphkQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DSSbYzMGT4aMATSHVhphkQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:50:16+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:50:16.753Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-210km-to-go\"><span>210KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-08abcd4c-18b4-4229-9429-e812da29dd42\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break&#8217;s lead has gone up, to 3:50. There&#8217;s a lot of road from no until the first cobbled sections for the peloton to allow them leeway while keeping them controlled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:53:36+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:53:36.154Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f84dc2ac-0ec7-4b18-9946-ec38b3d944dd\">A reminder of the eight riders in the break;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Dries De Bondt (Jayco-AlUla)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Julius Johansen (UAE Team Emirates &#8211; XRG)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Frits Biesterbos (Picnic PostNL)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Camille Charret (Cofidis)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Victor Vercouillie (Flanders &#8211; Baloise)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Jules Hesters (Flanders &#8211; Baloise)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Wessel Mouris (Unibet Rose Rockets)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Hartthijs de Vries (Unibet Rose Rockets)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:57:15+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:57:15.290Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dc42a69b-f65c-40f6-88d7-743df9a4d3e1\">It\u2019s not exactly warm in Flanders today, but the sky is blue and there\u2019s no sign of any rain.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Neither is it especially windy, but even a gentle breeze can cause damage on the notorious De Moeren section coming up later.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5f7a3585-828d-4596-84fa-5c3de92a1c53\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NN3qcZjfFmAfAJQfNqmctW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NN3qcZjfFmAfAJQfNqmctW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NN3qcZjfFmAfAJQfNqmctW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NN3qcZjfFmAfAJQfNqmctW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NN3qcZjfFmAfAJQfNqmctW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NN3qcZjfFmAfAJQfNqmctW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:02:58+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:02:58.947Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-200km-to-go\"><span>200KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-627f98d2-a4f0-4551-8d30-b1356acbc148\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break&#8217;s lead is still growing, and is now up to 4:20.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:07:58+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:07:58.310Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-32d305e1-873c-4bac-a7b2-0c21741d0f0f\">One rider missing from the start today who had been set to ride is deafening champion Mads Pederen, who, despite being back in action following his early season crash, has been struck ill. As a three-time winner, Pedersen loves this race, and it\u2019s the only one in which he\u2019s had the beating both Wout van Aert and Van der Poel in recent years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Defending champion Mads Pedersen, ill, will not start In Flanders Fields, loses chance to take record-breaking fourth win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:16:48+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:16:48.938Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-df3b3d43-371e-469c-bda9-8150ac7613af\">As well as this race, it\u2019s also the final stage of Volta a Catalunya today. Be sure to have another tab open to follow all the action with us there too!<\/p>\n<p>Volta a Catalunya stage 7 LIVE: Race finale on the traditional Montju\u00efc circuit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:17:23+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:17:23.786Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-53305cf7-c324-4c3a-9416-6cbc577158c4\">Still the break&#8217;s lead grows, now up to 4:50 with 185km left to ride.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:18:42+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:18:42.887Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7c0191bd-7210-4e97-97d5-c6a12db2fc82\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/brVWDBKAvf6HN49imZ8ETX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/brVWDBKAvf6HN49imZ8ETX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/brVWDBKAvf6HN49imZ8ETX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/brVWDBKAvf6HN49imZ8ETX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/brVWDBKAvf6HN49imZ8ETX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/brVWDBKAvf6HN49imZ8ETX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:25:00+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:25:00.202Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-180km-to-go\"><span>180KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-bbf4587a-7af6-4671-8877-5ce4df0c4104\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5:15 is the break&#8217;s lead now. There&#8217;s no urgency in the peloton yet to bring it back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:30:49+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:30:49.153Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3db8038c-3bce-497e-a006-1b9efd82a52c\">Today sees the resumption of the rivalry between Van der Poel and Van Aert, for the second time this season following Milan-Sanremo. But whereas they were overshadowed by Tadej Poga\u010dar that day, his absence means they are the two favourites for the victory today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8216;I want to put up a fight&#8217; &#8211; Wout van Aert in upbeat mood for In Flanders Fields<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:33:04+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:33:04.966Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ec9868dd-4909-4b7c-ba9f-3d0fe14d1f49\">The eight riders in the break, who have built one of the biggest leads we&#8217;ve seen all season.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b5faf83f-bf61-4c4e-931a-e8f97b1b1275\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S47BvJ5MxQKQRzYgSXmdSW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S47BvJ5MxQKQRzYgSXmdSW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S47BvJ5MxQKQRzYgSXmdSW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S47BvJ5MxQKQRzYgSXmdSW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S47BvJ5MxQKQRzYgSXmdSW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S47BvJ5MxQKQRzYgSXmdSW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:37:42+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:37:42.431Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9a3d2718-268a-4825-a8ca-a0fcf76a32e5\">The race remains calm for now, but that will all change once they approach the De Moeren section, where this race more often than not blows to pieces in the wind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:42:25+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:42:25.760Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-170km-to-go\"><span>170KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-50255f4b-706b-45c3-a027-4947224e778f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Still the break&#8217;s lead gets bigger and bigger, now up to a huge 5:45.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:44:39+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:44:39.745Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f6ff5652-adcc-4645-8f89-86460d4fa845\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tp6Jhf2sJxPu6eQXFJUiTf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tp6Jhf2sJxPu6eQXFJUiTf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tp6Jhf2sJxPu6eQXFJUiTf-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tp6Jhf2sJxPu6eQXFJUiTf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tp6Jhf2sJxPu6eQXFJUiTf-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tp6Jhf2sJxPu6eQXFJUiTf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:47:15+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:47:15.662Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-89811606-cdc4-4848-b97d-7961a3a3ba6a\">Crash in the peloton, and some significant names are involved &#8211; sprinters Max Kanter and Laurenz Rex, plus Timo Kielich and Ferre Geeraerts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:51:40+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:51:40.146Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-45bf2a26-f2f9-46bd-9b18-945db1db9584\">The breakaway riders are at De Moeren, and the peloton will be there in a few minutes. The wind is not especially strong, but could still be enough for echelons on such an exposed section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:54:11+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:54:11.789Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bcafdfc5-77e7-4c9e-9bc5-a3eb9cbdfcef\">Red Bull-Bora Hansgrohe are leading a much-sped up peloton as they ride towards De Moeren.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:55:17+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:55:17.483Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-160km-to-go\"><span>160KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-572354c7-db04-4f08-89e3-d975cea1d6fc\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton are at De Moeren now, their defecit to the break having been reduced for the first time all day, to about 4:30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:57:47+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:57:47.989Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9cb9ddd1-aca7-48be-ba8d-3cd575a2e90b\">No signs any echelons forming yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:59:00+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:59:00.915Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4247a02c-e486-484e-9721-b1e1242fd035\">Tratnik and Drizners burnt themselves out working for Red Bull leading into the De Moeren, and have been dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:01:45+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:01:45.047Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c15b01f0-25d2-4bc4-85e5-e5ad72371833\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jSedJfmxAbVe5rHiEBFqvX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jSedJfmxAbVe5rHiEBFqvX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jSedJfmxAbVe5rHiEBFqvX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jSedJfmxAbVe5rHiEBFqvX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jSedJfmxAbVe5rHiEBFqvX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jSedJfmxAbVe5rHiEBFqvX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:02:47+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:02:47.531Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1035f8eb-37dd-42c5-b805-dd0bf0b58408\">The pace is slow enough in the peloton for Tratnik and Drizners to make their way back into it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:04:01+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:04:01.175Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a92b5cc8-3f5c-4de9-b0fb-3fb7687ec71e\">The riders are through De Moeren, where it wasn\u2019t windy enough to burst the race to life as it has in previous editions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:07:24+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:07:24.440Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-86c02cf5-8d5d-4bfc-9899-36b5650167ec\">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! Find out more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:08:52+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:08:52.475Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-12903e91-b147-4bbc-8100-8363bfb48727\">The exposed section might be done, but now the riders have a couple of cobblestone sectors to contend with.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:09:53+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:09:53.534Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-150km-to-go\"><span>150KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-731e4b9d-5f7c-4082-8de6-a3140f3cb001\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Now the race has calmed down again, the pelotn have allowed the break&#8217;s lead to grow back to just over five minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:14:08+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:14:08.666Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-59384ccb-695e-4a32-93df-346679f200ae\">The peloton passing through Moeren, were the race did not break apart.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a3f40f76-9c3f-47e2-be75-416e07bc5170\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/85tGnrLbR7iRjAVi97T6mK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/85tGnrLbR7iRjAVi97T6mK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/85tGnrLbR7iRjAVi97T6mK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/85tGnrLbR7iRjAVi97T6mK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/85tGnrLbR7iRjAVi97T6mK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/85tGnrLbR7iRjAVi97T6mK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:18:03+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:18:03.902Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b57af068-3126-41cf-8598-3d8192d97e97\">Everyone is over the cobblestones, and the peloton remains together. The next obstacle the riders will be up against is the Scherpenberg, the first of four climbs in quick succession coming up in about 35km.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:18:48+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:18:48.322Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-edd65aee-a3a0-4116-83bd-0a49180facec\">Laurenz Rex has abandoned the race, following his fall earlier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:22:48+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:22:48.198Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-140km-to-go\"><span>140KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-938d2a37-c57e-40d8-92c6-8b212fba8ed5\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It&#8217;s calm again, and the break&#8217;s lead has grown back to 5:20.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:24:09+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:24:09.371Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7b6f6fbb-7a9d-4810-b7ba-8894ed72ae3f\">Kanter has also abandoned after being involved in the same crash as Rex.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:27:38+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:27:38.710Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1596e658-5fe4-463e-bec7-5a959b2ff896\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZSwXEjzFkSL6Dya8tT4VE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZSwXEjzFkSL6Dya8tT4VE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZSwXEjzFkSL6Dya8tT4VE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZSwXEjzFkSL6Dya8tT4VE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZSwXEjzFkSL6Dya8tT4VE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZSwXEjzFkSL6Dya8tT4VE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:30:30+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:30:30.956Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6cc60ce8-0bc8-4f68-a509-d209272420d3\">A reminder that the final stage of Volta a Catalunya is taking place, and it\u2019s all kicking off.<\/p>\n<p>Volta a Catalunya stage 7 LIVE: Remco Evenepoel lights up the race on third ascent of Montju\u00efc<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:32:53+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:32:53.461Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-05f232a6-fc46-4e69-8822-0213b65a4dc1\">Van der Poel, safely in the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-73c085e1-3103-41b9-9f42-5278c8cb572a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BLdMvxkM5CHUoeENyvdQV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BLdMvxkM5CHUoeENyvdQV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BLdMvxkM5CHUoeENyvdQV-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BLdMvxkM5CHUoeENyvdQV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BLdMvxkM5CHUoeENyvdQV-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BLdMvxkM5CHUoeENyvdQV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:37:05+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:37:05.648Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f207f385-861b-4df5-bc27-5a953befd4af\">There&#8217;s been a development &#8211; it\u2019s unclear how exactly, but there\u2019s been a split in the peloton, with about 40 riders clear of the rest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:37:53+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:37:53.599Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-af7dd581-cccd-4d81-a2eb-8367973a9704\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The pace is greatly up, and the break is now only 3:30 ahead of the front peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:38:54+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:38:54.343Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e4512e44-2d5a-4714-822c-757c3ef5b5e5\">Meanwhile the second peloton is 45 seconds adrift of the first. The race is very much on!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:39:36+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:39:36.324Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-864be48d-df19-49cb-91ea-d5fcbc92384b\">The front peloton is evidently working hard, and want this move to stick.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:45:38+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:45:38.829Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ae96ce3-f4d4-4c18-8f9d-6b2880fa5aca\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWv6cLHDmzzAi7JvMvitPd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWv6cLHDmzzAi7JvMvitPd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWv6cLHDmzzAi7JvMvitPd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWv6cLHDmzzAi7JvMvitPd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWv6cLHDmzzAi7JvMvitPd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWv6cLHDmzzAi7JvMvitPd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:48:31+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:48:31.621Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0d37d043-7c6c-40c6-959c-301298d1c086\">Alpecin are leading the first peloton, indicating that their men Van der Poel and Philipsen have made the split.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:51:27+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:51:27.213Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-c40cf759-95eb-480b-a6f9-09ec7ce71439\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap between the two pelotons continues to hover at about 50 seconds, while the increase in pace has seen the lead group come back to within three minutes of the first peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:53:49+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:53:49.706Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-12bfb26d-47f6-42ce-a4b1-264707ffd7d6\">Here&#8217;s the front peloton. Visma-Lease a Bike&#8217;s Affini leads, so we assume Van Aert is there too.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-85491a73-3351-4116-bbc5-c2d0c0b130a8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WidMoPSFuSJtzs8nis7wjh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WidMoPSFuSJtzs8nis7wjh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WidMoPSFuSJtzs8nis7wjh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WidMoPSFuSJtzs8nis7wjh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WidMoPSFuSJtzs8nis7wjh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WidMoPSFuSJtzs8nis7wjh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:54:57+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:54:57.368Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4b5aabde-32ec-48d2-94ba-5aff5c3a508e\">As well as Van der Poel, Van Aert and Philipsen, De Lie, Magnier, Trentin, Florian Vermeersch are all present in the front group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:56:26+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:56:26.451Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-924103b2-bbd4-45b0-b70d-0073d93003a7\">One rider who has missed the split is Van Aert&#8217;s teammate Matthew Brennan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:57:23+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:57:23.141Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6dd42b38-0354-49d7-b977-48a1cb3197ff\">Red Bull are well represented in the front peloton, with Pithie and the Van Dijk brothers both here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:58:22+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:58:22.399Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8f3fb80d-62dd-4c91-834b-34b091b5046a\">In the second peloton, EF, Ineos and Decathlon are doing most of the chasing at the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:59:14+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:59:14.130Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-768be0bb-1959-4d42-970d-c1378fd745c4\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The front peloton is 1:40 behind the leading 8-man break, and 30 seconds ahead of the trailing peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:03:26+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:03:26.819Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-scherpenberg\"><span>SCHERPENBERG<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ba020d2a-6345-4782-a1ad-13ed9dff5bb8\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Here we go, the break are climbing, as we enter the hilly phase of the race. It&#8217;s already in pieces and it&#8217;s only going to get more chaotic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:04:31+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:04:31.756Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b2d8fab5-4d51-4469-ad74-6ce0906aa6bb\">It seems that Jonathan Milan has missed the split.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:05:49+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:05:49.694Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1eef04d5-fd7f-466c-9631-a23f86c5aade\">Another view of the front peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1dae633c-6ea2-46c9-9bf0-9010808f27d0\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5H2rQVBnEDjT88cL52UThU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5H2rQVBnEDjT88cL52UThU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5H2rQVBnEDjT88cL52UThU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5H2rQVBnEDjT88cL52UThU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5H2rQVBnEDjT88cL52UThU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5H2rQVBnEDjT88cL52UThU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:07:35+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:07:35.190Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cf3d6d98-993a-4882-8bef-13cd3ac4fbc9\">Decathlon and Ineos are chasing fiercely, and have the front peloton within 25 seconds. They\u2019re riding for their respective leaders Andresen, and Turner and Ganna.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:08:45+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:08:45.472Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3597e6b5-c7a3-4c39-b089-e389d9cbd055\">NSN are also joining in as their leader (and former Gent-Wevelgem winner) Biniam Girmay is also in the second peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:12:11+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:12:11.281Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-8070cffb-5dd2-47f7-beed-5f485f5c04f7\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The second peloton is chasing hard, but falling further adrift. They&#8217;re 35 seconds behind the front peloton, who in turn are 50 seconds behind the leading breakaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:13:10+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:13:10.355Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-baneberg\"><span>BANEBERG<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-51cddaba-faaa-432d-9764-d52f5899d46f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Time for the second climb of the day, the Baneberg, which climbs for 1km at 7%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:15:29+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:15:29.640Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6294d349-e139-462b-8651-b9bf09a0f9d5\">Red Bull lead the front peloton on the climb. They have five riders in this group &#8211; Meeus, Pithie, Gianni Vermeersch and the Van Dijke brothers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:17:27+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:17:27.732Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-92ae0adf-cfa4-4631-a607-f457ac50b84d\">Laporte and Gianni Vermeersch have attacked out of the front peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:18:41+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:18:41.858Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-aaa49bf5-18ba-4ad6-89c4-a4bfe93042c2\">Laporte and Vermeersch are sitting up and waiting for the rest of the group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:19:22+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:19:22.903Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-810ed3aa-9ddc-428b-85df-ab824f7cdbfe\">The second peloton is making inroads on the front peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:20:00+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:20:00.877Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b6bbc6c0-5bf5-4d1a-8f51-8bab0a71393e\">The second peloton split on the previous climb, with Ineos leading up it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:20:29+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:20:29.164Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-55003a03-c719-4481-834c-c039da053f77\">The race is coming back together! The Ineos-led second peloton has joined the front peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:21:01+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:21:01.250Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6b09cd20-512f-41e8-a7ba-a901c10999ec\">There&#8217;s still another smaller group that needs to bridge up to the peloton, but they&#8217;re nearly there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:22:11+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:22:11.577Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-monteberg\"><span>MONTEBERG<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-409c7c8a-b2e0-41a1-9fac-ed99d0b7a24d\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They 8 breakway riders still lead the race, and are climbing the Monteberg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:25:01+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:25:01.692Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kemmelberg\"><span>KEMMELBERG<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-eb1ed03d-4073-4cae-a119-b6b428fb7655\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">For the first time today, the riders are on the big one &#8211; the Kemmelberg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:25:35+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:25:35.646Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fa9bc81d-8ab2-4303-ae81-45f9ef152a78\">Hesters is dropped out of the break on the lower slopes of the Kemmelberg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:26:12+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:26:12.227Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4520bb5b-0af5-4c06-8f52-43dcdf0113b1\">Attack from Turner out of the peloton on the Kemmelberg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:27:29+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:27:29.830Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-560d6ddf-3c56-4bfc-babd-a39ae32fde66\">The concertina effect is happening in the peloton as the peloton bunches up on the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:28:12+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:28:12.919Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-dadc4770-3230-4fce-8dc2-ff63e94eb4ee\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton is over the Kemmelberg, with none of the favourites dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:28:54+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:28:54.102Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-79c20d26-a0cb-4663-a21b-35036487f974\">Turner has gone 15 seconds clear of the peloton, and just 25 seconds behind the break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:29:29+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:29:29.764Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-29a9b458-84b9-4e21-b252-aecb46090039\">Florian Vermeersch is leading the chase in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:29:48+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:29:48.313Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d96f4df1-99dc-4171-b065-5ba255ea0af2\">Turner has been brought back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:33:04+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:33:04.483Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d276ce65-eabb-4796-98cc-03b6114b0b31\">Now the Kemmelberg has been completed for the first time, the riders have a long flat section before the day&#8217;s fourth climb. That doesn&#8217;t mean there will be a cessation in the action, however, and the riders in the peloton are continuing to attack each other on this flat section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:33:40+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:33:40.534Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ac57fea0-5d35-45e6-a677-8c9e06abb297\">It seems Van Aert slipped a chain climbing the Kemmelberg, but wasn&#8217;t held up for long and managed to stick in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:34:32+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:34:32.588Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-085507e8-ef81-4903-9029-c7b3728457cb\">A group of about eight riders have clipped off the front of the peloton, with a gap of a couple of seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:34:51+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:34:51.669Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9d91f4d4-325b-4e82-b182-e5f320f2bf5b\">They&#8217;ve been brought back, but more attacks keep coming.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:37:04+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:37:04.293Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b0229266-b288-4450-ad33-b34545748116\">Now a group of five goes clear, featuring Gianni Vermeersch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:37:58+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:37:58.858Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2774891a-9b03-4d74-bfa2-52f1089ce364\">S\u00e9n\u00e9chal, Fedorov, Kluckers and De Pestel are the riders with G. Vermeersch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:38:50+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:38:50.539Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-80km-to-go\"><span>80KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-43416cf7-0e29-4e67-be73-aaac582aa451\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Ahead of all these attacks in the peloton, the break still lead the race, albeit by only about 30 seconds now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:40:04+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:40:04.319Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a678b175-8789-4b0c-89e2-845db326c6de\">We\u2019re approaching a new phase of the race &#8211; the Plugstreets. These dirt roads have the capacity to cause damage in the peloton &#8211; especially if anyone is struck by a mechanical on them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:42:07+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:42:07.775Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-51738d29-38e1-4ac8-8225-1a746cf620c2\">The five-man group has been brought back, and the attacks in the peloton have ceased.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:42:48+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:42:48.450Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4f51f880-3c5b-4de6-a7a3-92d10c0b9c4c\">There has been another split in the peloton on the approach to the Plugstreets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:43:22+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:43:22.213Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-plugstreets\"><span>PLUGSTREETS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-2d99131b-00b1-4b1d-87b6-93fd4726955e\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders are on the dirt roads now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:43:47+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:43:47.811Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4840f750-d061-40ea-a4a6-b983f01da872\">Jasper Stuyven accelerates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:45:22+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:45:22.682Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7de1001a-b30a-4216-9806-462b1027bf97\">Stuyven has the peloton stretched out, and there are splits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:45:52+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:45:52.121Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1bc256b7-d269-4c61-a8e5-3b7b500fa307\">Van der Poel had to close one of the splits, and is now in the front group, which contains about 20 riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:46:40+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:46:40.685Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9714d2ce-4b24-4807-b5c5-3222c2dc5723\">Van Aert is also in this front group, as is Stuyven&#8217;s Soudal sprinting teammate Magnier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:47:27+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:47:27.182Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5b8c3182-9aed-4ac8-97dc-87ee2b12efc3\">A group that was dropped has dragged itself back to this group of favourites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:48:22+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:48:22.040Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-95f5f05c-21df-4cfd-9054-ef3edca554b5\">The peloton is off the second plugstreet, and have just one more to complete.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:50:25+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:50:25.481Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2dc4cfbd-0b0f-47d3-95a3-e083076d347b\">Magnier is off the back of the peloton. He had looked great, so we assume he&#8217;s had some kind of mechanical.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:51:35+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:51:35.165Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8cb1e515-350b-4f38-9edd-35010d7728ba\">Magnier did indeed have a puncture, and is off the bike havin swapped bikes with his teammate Bert Van Lerberghe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:52:24+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:52:24.092Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-e5beb5d6-92c7-4029-9879-12bc76d6ab19\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It doesn&#8217;t seem like it&#8217;ll be too long until the catch is made. The peloton is just 12 seconds behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:53:29+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:53:29.726Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1e920761-7103-4674-a934-cd725ce124bd\">Rotten luck for Magnie, who appears to have a problem with the bike he took. He\u2019s looking for assistance from the team car &#8211; it\u2019ll be hard for him to get back into contention from here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:54:01+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:54:01.516Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0643c976-7630-4c09-ab8c-d92c46315f81\">Magnier has now changed bike, and is trying to chase back on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:54:47+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:54:47.352Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7f2d6d08-c41e-4bd8-b948-3ba3f655a2a7\">Better news for Magnier, as the pace is off in the peloton. He might be able to chase back on after all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:57:38+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:57:38.205Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-09b79c8d-f1f5-4a01-83bf-eba415cc70f7\">More problems for Soudal, as Lampaert has needed to change bikes too. They&#8217;ve joined together and are chasing back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:58:34+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:58:34.080Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1dc4a19a-d3a1-4d8c-9c28-591742771583\">Not too long until the riders will be climbing again, with the Monteberg just 5km away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:02:32+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:02:32.963Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-07376d67-2a77-40aa-9596-d3503e84549d\">As the final climbs approach, all eyes turn towards Van der Poel. Will he go long again? Or will he be more cautious after what happened at E3 on Friday?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:03:36+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:03:36.604Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fa1b6dc6-2de5-4e53-b8f5-493942733891\">Magnier and Lampaert have both made their way back into the peloton. That&#8217;sa lot of energy used up, but Magnier remains in contention for the win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:04:32+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:04:32.512Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-94cac0a8-a52c-4bc4-ac72-e95733a545f7\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton is flying along now, with a tense battle for position ahead of the Monteberg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:05:12+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:05:12.844Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f8b3a0ae-c3fb-479c-92fe-103b74ba9492\">This is a crucial moment in the race, as the Kemmelberg follows immediately after the Monteberg. Positioning ahead of that climb is essential.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:06:23+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:06:23.088Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-monteberg\"><span>MONTEBERG<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-41b50a9e-9e5a-420a-823f-5b10767c5b8f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break are climbing the Moneberg now, the peloton 30 seconds behind them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:07:50+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:07:50.018Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-201c94ef-1c2f-4ee8-ac50-4b8a245273a7\">Decathlon, Ineos and UAE are at the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:08:46+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:08:46.167Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kemmelberg\"><span>KEMMELBERG<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b4cae156-c3e3-46d4-b0be-7b1677aae7e9\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Time for the Kemmelberg again, and its famously horrible cobbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:09:09+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:09:09.744Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-043746ae-cbb6-490e-89d9-868d43ad856c\">Van Aert leads the peloton on the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:09:39+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:09:39.136Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a3c095d0-4555-4ebc-8313-c89e8e889012\">He&#8217;s stretched the peloton out, and splits are opening.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:10:18+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:10:18.700Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-97d2d943-0879-4656-8eef-7ec31c8bb1ee\">Now he&#8217;s droppnig riders &#8211; only Van der Poel and Florian Vermeersch are still with him!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:10:46+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:10:46.995Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ace99586-5c4a-436d-b899-435b12fc3cf3\">That trio catch the break as they go over the top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:11:31+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:11:31.057Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fe46a31d-b75a-4867-855f-396a816eaaa8\">So 9 riders now lead the race &#8211; 6 from the original break, plus Van der Poel, Van Aert and Florian Vermeersch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:12:16+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:12:16.479Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-37a04b9b-85ab-46ac-a9c4-47b80c21b147\">There&#8217;s a large peloton chasing behind these nine leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:15:11+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:15:11.944Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-29b824aa-d204-456f-96c3-0966f2929cab\">The peloton is ten seconds behind the leaders. It looks like they&#8217;re going to bring them back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:16:58+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:16:58.396Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fd804d23-e880-488a-a325-179d64739817\">Daan Hoole of Decathlon leads the chase, but looks frustrated at other teams for not contributing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:17:40+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:17:40.158Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9241c54b-158c-4bf3-bdf7-59514f619209\">More riders are making their way up the peloton, including Milan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:18:39+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:18:39.520Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4b65e76a-356b-4536-97c6-4ce2a71d6905\">Ben Turner has crashed in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:19:29+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:19:29.447Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-947e351b-d137-48f5-ad30-6312bd950e55\">It was a nasty one for Turner, who looks like he might be too hard to continue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:20:00+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:20:00.858Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-62a034a7-0a62-4e30-bd30-7016ff872262\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton will need to chase hard. They still have 20 seconds to make up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:21:31+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:21:31.669Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-scherpenberg\"><span>SCHERPENBERG<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-e224e9a7-0eba-48ff-9ddd-2f7ceafa47c5\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They&#8217;re climbing again, the third-to-last climb of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:23:37+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:23:37.156Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e773a511-c1f2-4714-b19e-a4d79c3b5370\">Van Aert the previous time up the Kemmelberg, where he made the selection.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a87a748b-739f-493e-810c-c04f9581020c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6sbp27pzP9jtzEAGjqYo2M-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6sbp27pzP9jtzEAGjqYo2M-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6sbp27pzP9jtzEAGjqYo2M-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6sbp27pzP9jtzEAGjqYo2M-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6sbp27pzP9jtzEAGjqYo2M-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6sbp27pzP9jtzEAGjqYo2M-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:24:33+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:24:33.295Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b02ac43c-169a-4b59-b684-83250f066fec\">Decathlon still lead, but the group is drifting further away. They&#8217;re 35 seconds away from the leading nine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:25:48+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:25:48.582Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-64744aff-fc1c-4818-823f-7078dff54b90\">Also in Flanders, the women&#8217;s edition is taking place &#8211; here&#8217;s where you can follow all the action.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In Flanders Fields Women LIVE &#8211; The day&#8217;s break builds a huge lead ahead of the gravel roads and climbs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:28:33+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:28:33.322Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-28ec8092-8268-4d8c-a69f-f5f1d59133cc\">Julius Johansen is proving a useful rider in the lead group, doing turns for his UAE teammate Florian Vermeersch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:29:36+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:29:36.731Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-baneberg\"><span>BANEBERG<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-f4f8800f-9169-407d-a62a-d303df51bbec\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break begins the penultimate climb of the day, leading by 45 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:30:28+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:30:28.421Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b54477f2-97dc-4259-bb18-efaceec393b7\">Johansen is done, and swings off, just before the start of the climb. His teammate F. Vermeersch leads them on it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:31:19+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:31:19.982Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cc48909a-1b8b-40a9-9736-17b741903e52\">Aim\u00e9 De Gendt attacks out of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:32:16+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:32:16.717Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ce5f5d01-e7a0-440e-ba9e-218c8afbdbda\">Vermeersch leads the break over the summit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:33:46+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:33:46.892Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-40km-to-go\"><span>40KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-fcfb89b2-6d86-4874-b922-8c3f61df9146\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton has drifted further away on that climb, and is now 50 seconds behind the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:35:13+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:35:13.861Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-95a6c671-3f53-4c99-b354-4c9a10e4297a\">Just one more time to go then &#8211; and it\u2019s the Kemmelberg once again, only this time up its even tougher side.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:36:07+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:36:07.051Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-42012560-9cba-42d0-b416-7b1130ea0c64\">Decathlon continue to lead what remains a large peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:37:46+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:37:46.093Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d6eefdc8-69f1-47b0-8c08-689a8dadcd53\">Aim\u00e9 De Gendt is still stranded between the two groups, 35 seconds behind the leaders and 20 seconds ahead of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:38:11+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:38:11.589Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kemmelberg\"><span>KEMMELBERG<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-d5dfe1f2-53c4-4105-915c-1cfbe58da2b7\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Here we go, time for the Kemmelberg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:38:40+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:38:40.562Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-673f1981-41d8-4b22-8953-18e8ab80c117\">Van der Poel leads, and already it&#8217;s just he, Van Aert and Vermeersch with him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:39:03+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:39:03.919Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d1d73dfb-0ca1-411a-b90e-6d6ccad1a355\">Vermeersch is dropped&#8230;can Van Aert hold on?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:39:39+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:39:39.001Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2d1f1ecd-c650-42b1-b52b-ef91d49d33af\">Yes he can! Van Aert clearly had to go very deep, and lost the wheel towards the top, but crests the climb with Van der Poel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:40:04+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:40:04.154Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-36e39d5d-bb02-4b0c-903e-2da093c27d2f\">If these two work together, they might make it all the way to the finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:40:26+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:40:26.135Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-84eeaa2a-6c3d-445a-a25a-3ec8332e5441\">Vermeersch crested the climb 10 seconds later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:40:43+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:40:43.281Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-403833f3-e2a3-4f09-86ec-d45088210bb7\">The peloton are much further adrift, now over a minute down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:41:10+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:41:10.846Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7c129550-089d-44fd-906d-e2bd708811e1\">Can the peloton get themselves organised and chase down Van der Poel and Van Aert?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:44:19+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:44:19.613Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5bd979d5-8c9d-4017-8407-20f6840a6356\">The breakaway group, before Van Aert and Van der Poel broke clear of them.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17107f95-8e63-49dc-9a09-cf364e893606\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjsV8pBjN5nvxuBXzypPaJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjsV8pBjN5nvxuBXzypPaJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjsV8pBjN5nvxuBXzypPaJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjsV8pBjN5nvxuBXzypPaJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjsV8pBjN5nvxuBXzypPaJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjsV8pBjN5nvxuBXzypPaJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:45:07+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:45:07.984Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-53f1b5f8-6a6c-485a-baf9-7dee91c7d574\">This is a tricky situation for Vermeersch, who is tasked with trying to chase the combined might of no less than Van de Poel and Van Aert all by himself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:45:39+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:45:39.263Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ce28ba99-7df0-4c80-bbee-f15a767ffa3c\">The peloton split on the Kemmelberg, down to about 20 riders, but more are about to join them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:47:32+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:47:32.129Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-d88872d5-c4b3-46c1-b566-a867e37f4070\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Van der Poel and Van Aert lead Vermeersch by 13 seconds, and the peloton by one minute, with the remnants of the day&#8217;s break somewhere in between still.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:49:22+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:49:22.776Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2a1e322a-5a46-4944-8cac-db3b4558ed10\">The dramatic moment on the Kemmelberg when it seemed Van der Poel was about to break Van Aert, only for the Belgian to just about hold on.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8b265744-fb02-46de-b6cc-040fb5c676cf\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T6sJjpqQR8cvy9sVyBhRc5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T6sJjpqQR8cvy9sVyBhRc5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T6sJjpqQR8cvy9sVyBhRc5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T6sJjpqQR8cvy9sVyBhRc5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T6sJjpqQR8cvy9sVyBhRc5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T6sJjpqQR8cvy9sVyBhRc5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:51:11+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:51:11.044Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3331a343-38eb-4d24-8191-6caeee975c5b\">Although historically a familiar sight, this is the first time for a long time we\u2019ve seen Van Aert and Van der Poel in direct combat at a spring classic. The stage is set for a thrilling finale between them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:52:58+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:52:58.714Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-72cfc868-f2c6-4eb8-a9d0-c2ea176ad1fb\">Despite his difficult situation, Vermeersch is giving this a great go. He\u2019s still only about 15 seconds behind the two leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:54:58+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:54:58.291Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8db46521-66f1-4530-a43f-f5995cbe97e2\">The final four riders from the day&#8217;s break have a long last been caught by the peloton. It&#8217;s been a superb effort from them all day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:56:37+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:56:37.246Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-20km-to-go\"><span>20KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-63e1ec2a-0eb0-4bbf-af38-baef1109b8d1\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton aren&#8217;t out of this! They&#8217;ve closed the gap to Van der Poel and Van Aert to 40 seconds, with Florian Vermeersch in between.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:57:46+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:57:46.138Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-44cdc969-028d-41cc-880b-0a60c131583c\">It\u2019s a large peloton that\u2019s chasing, being led by Decathlon, along with help from teams like Lotto and Red Bull.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:58:23+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:58:23.044Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4b8a3788-4cbb-4f0b-8d4d-1c5b2c11037b\">Sprinter Luke Lamperti had still been in the peloton, but has just had a puncture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:01:03+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:01:03.373Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9ae71fe4-4900-4b79-9421-07e63fd72576\">Milan is not in the peloton &#8211; he&#8217;s alone somewhere out the back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:02:09+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:02:09.789Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dbac9dfb-cf01-4303-96ea-eecb3e671e92\">It seems his Lidl team car didn&#8217;t want the TV to see Milan &#8211; he could be heard swearing loudly at the TV motor as they drove past.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:03:11+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:03:11.190Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-15km-to-go\"><span>15KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-181d480e-565f-4719-8ad4-5851f3fbcd47\">It\u2019s an organised chase behind, and they\u2019re slowly bringing back Van der Poel and Van Aert &#8211; they\u2019re only 35 seconds ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:04:21+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:04:21.456Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b2db8b2c-cb8d-441a-9bcb-205710acea2a\">Florian Vermeersch has, at last, sat up, and will rejoin the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:05:51+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:05:51.174Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0cde0de6-67b6-42cf-9eb5-6872fc241e32\">The peloton can see the two leaders now, and is getting closer and closer. Who would have expected this once they escaped on the Kemmelberg?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:06:26+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:06:26.117Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-09354c75-20ad-4555-b0d2-7ce8cd2f3e8f\">There are 30 or so riders in the chasing peloton, including several sprinters who will fancy their chances in a group finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:06:56+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:06:56.264Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-52cb4db1-4883-4858-8de4-63a9a358f610\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Just 20 seconds for Van der Poel and Van Aert.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:07:37+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:07:37.067Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c78ffb7d-1bb9-4615-ac21-b11890ae6982\">Included in the peloton are: Andresen, Meeus, Girmay, plus Van der Poel\u2019s teammate Philipsen and Van Aert\u2019s teammate Laporte.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:08:08+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:08:08.801Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8593e307-c237-455b-9bc7-58fa776ce2a4\">Other fast finishers present include Ballerini, Trentin and Turgis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:09:14+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:09:14.991Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fcf94e62-9933-48e0-afda-bb4dad0a5c47\">Only 10 seconds for the leaders now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:10:23+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:10:23.409Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8d2ecd49-c966-4b9e-9845-55ce09f172b2\">Nothing is certain, especially remembering what happened with Van der Poel just two days ago, but it does appear that the catch is going to be made.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:12:00+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:12:00.439Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-54bbc638-fa31-4482-9e27-0848dcaf7967\">In which case &#8211; who will be the favourite in a sprint? On paper Jasper Philipsen is the sprinter with the best credentials, but Andresen has arguably the best form.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:12:37+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:12:37.968Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-722a13b5-baf5-4a8a-9bfe-aa98ee6625d9\">The peloton is breaking up! Alec Segaert has attacked and others are countering.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:13:01+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:13:01.975Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-02b8ea55-41d7-4b34-af3a-a2b433baaa40\">Meanwhile the gap to the two leaders has stopped falling &#8211; it\u2019s holding at 10 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:13:30+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:13:30.066Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-52318dfb-5ce5-464e-a243-87ab7a34aa07\">Red Bull are a man down with G. Vermeersch having swung off, but Decathlon are trying to keep a lid on things.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:13:54+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:13:54.296Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-72bc095d-d2b7-406f-94b1-e0c384e99978\">The duo&#8217;s lead is growing &#8211; it&#8217;s up to 14 seconds with 4km left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:14:34+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:14:34.218Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-adc593d2-1fa1-4f63-bb92-f4c4a2e245b3\">Alec Segaert has bridged to the two leaders &#8211; what a ride!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:15:13+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:15:13.157Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d1a21e4f-bb7d-4712-bee3-7201c97e1cca\">So Van der Poel, Van Aert and Segaert are all now at the front of the race together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:16:06+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:16:06.772Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-900429a6-cc3a-40e5-a2b7-5766a9c3077c\">The gap&#8217;s coming down again, to 8 seconds, with just 3km left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:16:26+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:16:26.964Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-13d46709-afb2-4903-8e7e-0b2a91099f1b\">Segaert&#8217;s not taking any turns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:16:43+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:16:43.549Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-81bbdea3-7a0b-4108-9b79-ef39b56c495d\">Now he does, with 2km left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:17:11+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:17:11.416Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-74269d61-7b8c-42db-9060-bcac97d07a43\">Ganna is leading the charge, and they&#8217;re 5 seconds behind. What a finish!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:17:33+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:17:33.427Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-299fb99f-41e4-49e0-886e-46585d35446b\">Ganna looks like he&#8217;s going to do it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:17:49+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:17:49.332Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-39a46ff1-36b4-4105-97a7-60b5de38a3a3\">Van der Poel and Van Aert are caught!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:18:09+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:18:09.770Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9cab4305-df8b-4e65-8de1-7bcd7f3910e6\">Not Segaert though, who attacked them under the 1km to go banner and is leading alone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:18:29+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:18:29.823Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-340a617b-bf79-4c64-b2a5-354d4d5c8483\">Segaert is going to get caught though as the lead-outs begin&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:18:50+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:18:50.834Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-030e2941-b965-401c-9d59-fb672b57b9e2\">It&#8217;s Philpsen verus Andresen in the sprint&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:19:22+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:19:22.913Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-jasper-phlipsen-wins\"><span>JASPER PHLIPSEN WINS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-53412f26-2b15-4598-835a-bcbc07c455ad\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8230;and the Belgian takes it!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:20:29+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:20:29.927Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-66512d74-85e6-49bb-a00a-b6f43712d651\">Van der Poel might have been caught this time, but still Alpecin take the win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:21:12+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:21:12.449Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-876c53dc-85fb-4c19-b733-d96c837b951f\">Andresen took second, Laporte third.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:26:14+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:26:14.931Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1e59b5dc-fd45-4183-9638-6b917cf38a95\">That\u2019s a major win in the career of Jasper Philipsen, whose collection of sprinter cobbled classics is looking quite complete. He adds this one to titles at Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne, Scheldeprijs and Ronde Van Brugges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:28:14+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:28:14.361Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b2b2cfdd-abab-4d83-b175-3ba1536ca5de\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7kejsz7kmSLaN4BUMG7R-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7kejsz7kmSLaN4BUMG7R-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7kejsz7kmSLaN4BUMG7R-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7kejsz7kmSLaN4BUMG7R-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7kejsz7kmSLaN4BUMG7R-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7kejsz7kmSLaN4BUMG7R-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:30:08+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:30:08.497Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-09e71668-e880-4f57-aa16-eff21ae22063\">Rounding off the top behind Philipsen, Andresen and Laporte were: De Lie, Donaldson, Trentin, Mozzato, De Gendt, Abrahamsen and Stuyven.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:34:28+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:34:28.267Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c9d32fb9-4305-4bdf-ba36-aa3e58bea72a\">Tobias Lund Andresen didn\u2019t quite finish off all the work his team did to chase down Van der Poel and Van Aert, but second-place is still an excellent result for the young Dane. He\u2019s been arguably the most consistent rider of the spring campaign, having earlier taken top tens at Omloop Nieuwsblad, E3 and Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:38:56+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:38:56.983Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d31ac51a-6fc3-4148-bd66-8da7d6aab919\">Whereas the late catch worked out OK in the end for Alpecin, who won the race anyway with Philipsen, Van Aert\u2019s Visma were left frustrated. Laporte did manage to get them on the podium by finishing third, however, and seals a third podium finish at this race in his last three appearances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:39:57+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:39:57.743Z<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:42:31+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:42:31.076Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-461b8659-7bed-4e59-86e2-608e69a1ca49\">The sprint for the win, the first time this race has been decided this way since 2019.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c13d49ae-6563-4710-9758-edfe4c005211\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/svEnUcB7QcYEDcdPX3Uk9P-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/svEnUcB7QcYEDcdPX3Uk9P-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/svEnUcB7QcYEDcdPX3Uk9P-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/svEnUcB7QcYEDcdPX3Uk9P-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/svEnUcB7QcYEDcdPX3Uk9P-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/svEnUcB7QcYEDcdPX3Uk9P-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:47:27+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:47:27.440Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e697491c-80aa-46e5-a094-7efe04258594\">This race might be best remembered as the time Van der Poel and Van Aert went clear, only to get brought back. We\u2019ve grown so used to long-range attacks sticking, even when a rider is by himself, that it felt like a move from a pair as strong as this would be uncatchable.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Following the near-catch of Van der Poel at the E3 on Friday, could the tide be turning on long range attackers?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c105048d-dc1d-44d4-b899-f5ced4d2ba5a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nS7nKgNhAWYkw42REs6ncA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nS7nKgNhAWYkw42REs6ncA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nS7nKgNhAWYkw42REs6ncA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nS7nKgNhAWYkw42REs6ncA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nS7nKgNhAWYkw42REs6ncA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nS7nKgNhAWYkw42REs6ncA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T15:01:34+00:00\">2026-03-29T15:01:34.616Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1c3233b6-8e00-4668-b176-20a51daa05f4\">Thanks for joining us today, for yet another thrilling edition of Gent Wevelgem \/ In Flanders Fields. This is turning out to be an exciting and unpredictable spring, with the long-range attacks by the strongest riders no longer appearing to be such a guarantee of victory.<\/p>\n<p>Next up on Wednesday is Dwars door Vlaanderen, before the big one on Sunday &#8211; the Tour of Flanders. But the action for today isn\u2019t done yet, with the women\u2019s race still underway. 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Here\u2019s how it works.\n<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<figure>\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7kejsz7kmSLaN4BUMG7R-1024-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7kejsz7kmSLaN4BUMG7R-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7kejsz7kmSLaN4BUMG7R-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7kejsz7kmSLaN4BUMG7R-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7kejsz7kmSLaN4BUMG7R-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7kejsz7kmSLaN4BUMG7R-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7kejsz7kmSLaN4BUMG7R-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 600px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><figcaption class=\"mt-2\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: \u00a9 Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"pinned-content\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-pinned-content widget-contentparsed-pinned-content widget-pinned news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div class=\" article-body \">\n<div class>\n<p id=\"elk-4bdace2e-a83f-460d-b049-4e70aa3a3632\"><strong>In Flanders Fields 2026 &#8211; Route<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Analysing the contenders for In Flanders Fields<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong>How to watch In Flanders Fields 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17925e64-4363-4982-b418-e8ae21d0af38\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hq5oqHuoHGLpYX4SSWRLbg-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hq5oqHuoHGLpYX4SSWRLbg-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hq5oqHuoHGLpYX4SSWRLbg-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hq5oqHuoHGLpYX4SSWRLbg-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hq5oqHuoHGLpYX4SSWRLbg-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hq5oqHuoHGLpYX4SSWRLbg-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The profile for the 2026 In Flanders Fields &#8211; Middelkerke to Wevelgem <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Flanders Classics)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-e37a8aeb-096a-4bb0-a0b4-551b9c96f9dd-0\"><strong>In Flanders Fields: Jasper Philipsen clinches bunch sprint victory as spectacular late breakaway by Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert collapses close to the line<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"live-feed-multipage\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-live-feed-multipage widget-contentparsed-live-feed-multipage news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default multipage widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"button wcp-live-feed-reload\">Refresh <\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T08:48:52+00:00\">2026-03-29T08:48:52.777Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2e716ad4-fd73-4439-8315-8db71b3d3a57\">Hello and welcome to the 2026 In Flanders Fields!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T08:51:33+00:00\">2026-03-29T08:51:33.667Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-415f623f-16f5-47a2-9734-8b6959cfcce0\">For those who don\u2019t know, and are confused as to what today&#8217;s race is, \u2018In Flanders Fields\u2019 is the new name given to Gent-Wevelgem, which has been rebranded this year.<\/p>\n<p>Gent-Wevelgem to change name in 2026 for first time since 1934 to In Flanders Fields \u2013 from Middelkerke to Wevelgem<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T08:56:18+00:00\">2026-03-29T08:56:18.892Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6565b34f-5be5-42ae-88b5-73f37ed9e942\">As well as the name, the race has also changed its start location, with the riders currently in waiting to start not in Ypres as they have in recent years, nor, as the former title suggests, Gent, but rather Middelkerke.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T08:58:39+00:00\">2026-03-29T08:58:39.016Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-39d7d068-75ff-44af-8fa5-27a98ce49f67\">Despite these changes, the character of the race remains very much the same. There will be eight climbs including three ascents of the Kemmelberg, and a 35km flat run-in to the finish for the sprinters to try and get back in contention for a bunch finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:03:26+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:03:26.957Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-af101626-22d4-4c69-951a-3aba28bde29c\">Mathieu van der Poel at the start, seeking his third consecutive cobbled classic viceroy this spring.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-13e8ec56-21f6-49a7-8b7e-d8a16cc8062e\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7cZHn64DUq8U5itRQmrUn7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7cZHn64DUq8U5itRQmrUn7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7cZHn64DUq8U5itRQmrUn7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7cZHn64DUq8U5itRQmrUn7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7cZHn64DUq8U5itRQmrUn7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7cZHn64DUq8U5itRQmrUn7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:05:04+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:05:04.919Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5bd91d7b-863d-4b97-99d7-8440b8a38317\">The riders are in the neutralised section and will be racing any moment now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:06:50+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:06:50.576Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a539c390-a035-4abd-bb6f-fd925dada4d5\">Wout van Aert is here today, and ready to take on his great rival Mathieu van der Poel once again.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3a58acf9-926a-41be-894e-8661bae34432\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkPWB5eENZYRE5gyjRA3NT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkPWB5eENZYRE5gyjRA3NT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkPWB5eENZYRE5gyjRA3NT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkPWB5eENZYRE5gyjRA3NT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkPWB5eENZYRE5gyjRA3NT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkPWB5eENZYRE5gyjRA3NT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:12:46+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:12:46.638Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-official-start\"><span>OFFICIAL START<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-5e508f2c-aacb-40ba-a445-8ccd07bead58\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">And they&#8217;re off!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:13:31+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:13:31.962Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2a2f1155-55a0-40f8-93f6-5cbc8a507da9\">Attacks are flying out of the peloton right from the off.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:16:35+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:16:35.234Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-554bb55f-6170-4c94-bd1f-c7948fb41712\">A group of seven tried to go clear, but have not be allowed to by the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:20:12+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:20:12.210Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0bccb6c4-9d58-405a-9876-7e9e2e75c1c9\">Four riders, including Victor Vercouillie and Julius Johansen, are the latest to give it a go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:20:56+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:20:56.403Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0491429e-3836-472a-8deb-01cd04a6983b\">Wessel Mouris and Camille Charret are the other two riders with them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:23:35+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:23:35.472Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b99246d4-b4a1-48b6-b957-73db36fee67f\">A Picnic-PostNL tried tried to join them but is back in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:25:35+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:25:35.057Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-230km-to-go\"><span>230KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-97faa233-49b1-4ead-95a7-1366f20224f0\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">These four riders look like they might be getting away. They&#8217;re about 30 seconds ahead of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:26:44+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:26:44.241Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7a5e3de9-bd4f-411d-9ff9-16c5ca94696c\">A new group of four has also formed ahead of the peloton and is chasing the four leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:28:35+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:28:35.417Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-af86f1c7-c455-4625-81bc-1f11cf775d96\">Dries De Bondt, Frits Biesterbos, Hartthijs de Vries and Jules Hesters are the four pursuing riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:30:39+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:30:39.971Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ee9ec99b-fc24-4d42-a907-353dc2c5454b\">The peloton looks as though it&#8217;s happy to let all of these riders go. They&#8217;ve allowed the front group 1:20 already.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:31:20+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:31:20.670Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-613babd4-b781-4d43-84bd-8ea35ac9ba6b\">And the four pursuers should be joining the four leaders before long &#8211; they\u2019ve only 15 seconds to make up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:33:27+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:33:27.953Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-659a7699-aeef-473d-82ce-2eeb75394afe\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhWPxwMw723ecvuo5bsXrG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhWPxwMw723ecvuo5bsXrG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhWPxwMw723ecvuo5bsXrG-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhWPxwMw723ecvuo5bsXrG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhWPxwMw723ecvuo5bsXrG-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhWPxwMw723ecvuo5bsXrG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:34:39+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:34:39.660Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-220km-to-go\"><span>220KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ea2bb753-fae3-483f-b2d8-c72721e18d84\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The first two groups will be together soon, while the peloton has sat up and is three minutes behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:35:44+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:35:44.761Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b94e79ef-cbe5-4677-945f-ac3273124ac9\">The two groups have indeed come together, so we now have eight riders leading the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:39:45+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:39:45.821Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b88e38f8-313b-4405-80ea-1e9b55ae5694\">Jonas Rickaert has taken over at the front of the peloton and is riding tempo. His Alpecin team didn\u2019t want the gap to grow much more beyond the 3:15 it had already reached.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:47:23+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:47:23.208Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b1b3a810-33ed-4114-a84f-5ecb3f39ecfe\">The four original breakaway riders, before they were joined by the other four.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3de86976-f9e5-4d6d-ae20-68de90ec41ec\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4cuFhpXEon8KXMJrixPnY7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4cuFhpXEon8KXMJrixPnY7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4cuFhpXEon8KXMJrixPnY7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4cuFhpXEon8KXMJrixPnY7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4cuFhpXEon8KXMJrixPnY7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4cuFhpXEon8KXMJrixPnY7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:49:01+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:49:01.883Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-02fb30a0-7c93-4b00-8779-541e5008fac7\">The breakaway in full, after the two groups came together.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8f04d080-b284-4c29-9b76-04fbf525c576\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DSSbYzMGT4aMATSHVhphkQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DSSbYzMGT4aMATSHVhphkQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DSSbYzMGT4aMATSHVhphkQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DSSbYzMGT4aMATSHVhphkQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DSSbYzMGT4aMATSHVhphkQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DSSbYzMGT4aMATSHVhphkQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:50:16+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:50:16.753Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-210km-to-go\"><span>210KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-08abcd4c-18b4-4229-9429-e812da29dd42\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break&#8217;s lead has gone up, to 3:50. There&#8217;s a lot of road from no until the first cobbled sections for the peloton to allow them leeway while keeping them controlled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:53:36+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:53:36.154Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f84dc2ac-0ec7-4b18-9946-ec38b3d944dd\">A reminder of the eight riders in the break;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Dries De Bondt (Jayco-AlUla)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Julius Johansen (UAE Team Emirates &#8211; XRG)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Frits Biesterbos (Picnic PostNL)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Camille Charret (Cofidis)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Victor Vercouillie (Flanders &#8211; Baloise)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Jules Hesters (Flanders &#8211; Baloise)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Wessel Mouris (Unibet Rose Rockets)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Hartthijs de Vries (Unibet Rose Rockets)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:57:15+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:57:15.290Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dc42a69b-f65c-40f6-88d7-743df9a4d3e1\">It\u2019s not exactly warm in Flanders today, but the sky is blue and there\u2019s no sign of any rain.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Neither is it especially windy, but even a gentle breeze can cause damage on the notorious De Moeren section coming up later.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5f7a3585-828d-4596-84fa-5c3de92a1c53\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NN3qcZjfFmAfAJQfNqmctW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NN3qcZjfFmAfAJQfNqmctW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NN3qcZjfFmAfAJQfNqmctW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NN3qcZjfFmAfAJQfNqmctW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NN3qcZjfFmAfAJQfNqmctW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NN3qcZjfFmAfAJQfNqmctW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:02:58+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:02:58.947Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-200km-to-go\"><span>200KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-627f98d2-a4f0-4551-8d30-b1356acbc148\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break&#8217;s lead is still growing, and is now up to 4:20.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:07:58+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:07:58.310Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-32d305e1-873c-4bac-a7b2-0c21741d0f0f\">One rider missing from the start today who had been set to ride is deafening champion Mads Pederen, who, despite being back in action following his early season crash, has been struck ill. As a three-time winner, Pedersen loves this race, and it\u2019s the only one in which he\u2019s had the beating both Wout van Aert and Van der Poel in recent years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Defending champion Mads Pedersen, ill, will not start In Flanders Fields, loses chance to take record-breaking fourth win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:16:48+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:16:48.938Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-df3b3d43-371e-469c-bda9-8150ac7613af\">As well as this race, it\u2019s also the final stage of Volta a Catalunya today. Be sure to have another tab open to follow all the action with us there too!<\/p>\n<p>Volta a Catalunya stage 7 LIVE: Race finale on the traditional Montju\u00efc circuit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:17:23+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:17:23.786Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-53305cf7-c324-4c3a-9416-6cbc577158c4\">Still the break&#8217;s lead grows, now up to 4:50 with 185km left to ride.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:18:42+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:18:42.887Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7c0191bd-7210-4e97-97d5-c6a12db2fc82\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/brVWDBKAvf6HN49imZ8ETX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/brVWDBKAvf6HN49imZ8ETX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/brVWDBKAvf6HN49imZ8ETX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/brVWDBKAvf6HN49imZ8ETX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/brVWDBKAvf6HN49imZ8ETX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/brVWDBKAvf6HN49imZ8ETX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:25:00+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:25:00.202Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-180km-to-go\"><span>180KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-bbf4587a-7af6-4671-8877-5ce4df0c4104\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5:15 is the break&#8217;s lead now. There&#8217;s no urgency in the peloton yet to bring it back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:30:49+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:30:49.153Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3db8038c-3bce-497e-a006-1b9efd82a52c\">Today sees the resumption of the rivalry between Van der Poel and Van Aert, for the second time this season following Milan-Sanremo. But whereas they were overshadowed by Tadej Poga\u010dar that day, his absence means they are the two favourites for the victory today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8216;I want to put up a fight&#8217; &#8211; Wout van Aert in upbeat mood for In Flanders Fields<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:33:04+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:33:04.966Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ec9868dd-4909-4b7c-ba9f-3d0fe14d1f49\">The eight riders in the break, who have built one of the biggest leads we&#8217;ve seen all season.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b5faf83f-bf61-4c4e-931a-e8f97b1b1275\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S47BvJ5MxQKQRzYgSXmdSW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S47BvJ5MxQKQRzYgSXmdSW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S47BvJ5MxQKQRzYgSXmdSW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S47BvJ5MxQKQRzYgSXmdSW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S47BvJ5MxQKQRzYgSXmdSW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S47BvJ5MxQKQRzYgSXmdSW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:37:42+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:37:42.431Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9a3d2718-268a-4825-a8ca-a0fcf76a32e5\">The race remains calm for now, but that will all change once they approach the De Moeren section, where this race more often than not blows to pieces in the wind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:42:25+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:42:25.760Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-170km-to-go\"><span>170KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-50255f4b-706b-45c3-a027-4947224e778f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Still the break&#8217;s lead gets bigger and bigger, now up to a huge 5:45.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:44:39+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:44:39.745Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f6ff5652-adcc-4645-8f89-86460d4fa845\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tp6Jhf2sJxPu6eQXFJUiTf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tp6Jhf2sJxPu6eQXFJUiTf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tp6Jhf2sJxPu6eQXFJUiTf-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tp6Jhf2sJxPu6eQXFJUiTf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tp6Jhf2sJxPu6eQXFJUiTf-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tp6Jhf2sJxPu6eQXFJUiTf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:47:15+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:47:15.662Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-89811606-cdc4-4848-b97d-7961a3a3ba6a\">Crash in the peloton, and some significant names are involved &#8211; sprinters Max Kanter and Laurenz Rex, plus Timo Kielich and Ferre Geeraerts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:51:40+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:51:40.146Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-45bf2a26-f2f9-46bd-9b18-945db1db9584\">The breakaway riders are at De Moeren, and the peloton will be there in a few minutes. The wind is not especially strong, but could still be enough for echelons on such an exposed section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:54:11+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:54:11.789Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bcafdfc5-77e7-4c9e-9bc5-a3eb9cbdfcef\">Red Bull-Bora Hansgrohe are leading a much-sped up peloton as they ride towards De Moeren.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:55:17+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:55:17.483Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-160km-to-go\"><span>160KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-572354c7-db04-4f08-89e3-d975cea1d6fc\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton are at De Moeren now, their defecit to the break having been reduced for the first time all day, to about 4:30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:57:47+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:57:47.989Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9cb9ddd1-aca7-48be-ba8d-3cd575a2e90b\">No signs any echelons forming yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:59:00+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:59:00.915Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4247a02c-e486-484e-9721-b1e1242fd035\">Tratnik and Drizners burnt themselves out working for Red Bull leading into the De Moeren, and have been dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:01:45+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:01:45.047Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c15b01f0-25d2-4bc4-85e5-e5ad72371833\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jSedJfmxAbVe5rHiEBFqvX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jSedJfmxAbVe5rHiEBFqvX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jSedJfmxAbVe5rHiEBFqvX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jSedJfmxAbVe5rHiEBFqvX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jSedJfmxAbVe5rHiEBFqvX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jSedJfmxAbVe5rHiEBFqvX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:02:47+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:02:47.531Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1035f8eb-37dd-42c5-b805-dd0bf0b58408\">The pace is slow enough in the peloton for Tratnik and Drizners to make their way back into it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:04:01+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:04:01.175Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a92b5cc8-3f5c-4de9-b0fb-3fb7687ec71e\">The riders are through De Moeren, where it wasn\u2019t windy enough to burst the race to life as it has in previous editions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:07:24+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:07:24.440Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-86c02cf5-8d5d-4bfc-9899-36b5650167ec\">Enjoying our live race coverage? 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Find out more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:08:52+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:08:52.475Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-12903e91-b147-4bbc-8100-8363bfb48727\">The exposed section might be done, but now the riders have a couple of cobblestone sectors to contend with.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:09:53+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:09:53.534Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-150km-to-go\"><span>150KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-731e4b9d-5f7c-4082-8de6-a3140f3cb001\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Now the race has calmed down again, the pelotn have allowed the break&#8217;s lead to grow back to just over five minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:14:08+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:14:08.666Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-59384ccb-695e-4a32-93df-346679f200ae\">The peloton passing through Moeren, were the race did not break apart.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a3f40f76-9c3f-47e2-be75-416e07bc5170\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/85tGnrLbR7iRjAVi97T6mK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/85tGnrLbR7iRjAVi97T6mK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/85tGnrLbR7iRjAVi97T6mK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/85tGnrLbR7iRjAVi97T6mK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/85tGnrLbR7iRjAVi97T6mK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/85tGnrLbR7iRjAVi97T6mK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:18:03+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:18:03.902Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b57af068-3126-41cf-8598-3d8192d97e97\">Everyone is over the cobblestones, and the peloton remains together. The next obstacle the riders will be up against is the Scherpenberg, the first of four climbs in quick succession coming up in about 35km.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:18:48+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:18:48.322Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-edd65aee-a3a0-4116-83bd-0a49180facec\">Laurenz Rex has abandoned the race, following his fall earlier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:22:48+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:22:48.198Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-140km-to-go\"><span>140KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-938d2a37-c57e-40d8-92c6-8b212fba8ed5\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It&#8217;s calm again, and the break&#8217;s lead has grown back to 5:20.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:24:09+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:24:09.371Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7b6f6fbb-7a9d-4810-b7ba-8894ed72ae3f\">Kanter has also abandoned after being involved in the same crash as Rex.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:27:38+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:27:38.710Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1596e658-5fe4-463e-bec7-5a959b2ff896\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZSwXEjzFkSL6Dya8tT4VE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZSwXEjzFkSL6Dya8tT4VE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZSwXEjzFkSL6Dya8tT4VE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZSwXEjzFkSL6Dya8tT4VE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZSwXEjzFkSL6Dya8tT4VE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZSwXEjzFkSL6Dya8tT4VE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:30:30+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:30:30.956Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6cc60ce8-0bc8-4f68-a509-d209272420d3\">A reminder that the final stage of Volta a Catalunya is taking place, and it\u2019s all kicking off.<\/p>\n<p>Volta a Catalunya stage 7 LIVE: Remco Evenepoel lights up the race on third ascent of Montju\u00efc<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:32:53+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:32:53.461Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-05f232a6-fc46-4e69-8822-0213b65a4dc1\">Van der Poel, safely in the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-73c085e1-3103-41b9-9f42-5278c8cb572a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BLdMvxkM5CHUoeENyvdQV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BLdMvxkM5CHUoeENyvdQV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BLdMvxkM5CHUoeENyvdQV-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BLdMvxkM5CHUoeENyvdQV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BLdMvxkM5CHUoeENyvdQV-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BLdMvxkM5CHUoeENyvdQV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:37:05+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:37:05.648Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f207f385-861b-4df5-bc27-5a953befd4af\">There&#8217;s been a development &#8211; it\u2019s unclear how exactly, but there\u2019s been a split in the peloton, with about 40 riders clear of the rest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:37:53+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:37:53.599Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-af7dd581-cccd-4d81-a2eb-8367973a9704\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The pace is greatly up, and the break is now only 3:30 ahead of the front peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:38:54+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:38:54.343Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e4512e44-2d5a-4714-822c-757c3ef5b5e5\">Meanwhile the second peloton is 45 seconds adrift of the first. The race is very much on!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:39:36+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:39:36.324Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-864be48d-df19-49cb-91ea-d5fcbc92384b\">The front peloton is evidently working hard, and want this move to stick.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:45:38+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:45:38.829Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ae96ce3-f4d4-4c18-8f9d-6b2880fa5aca\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWv6cLHDmzzAi7JvMvitPd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWv6cLHDmzzAi7JvMvitPd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWv6cLHDmzzAi7JvMvitPd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWv6cLHDmzzAi7JvMvitPd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWv6cLHDmzzAi7JvMvitPd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWv6cLHDmzzAi7JvMvitPd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:48:31+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:48:31.621Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0d37d043-7c6c-40c6-959c-301298d1c086\">Alpecin are leading the first peloton, indicating that their men Van der Poel and Philipsen have made the split.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:51:27+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:51:27.213Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-c40cf759-95eb-480b-a6f9-09ec7ce71439\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap between the two pelotons continues to hover at about 50 seconds, while the increase in pace has seen the lead group come back to within three minutes of the first peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:53:49+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:53:49.706Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-12bfb26d-47f6-42ce-a4b1-264707ffd7d6\">Here&#8217;s the front peloton. Visma-Lease a Bike&#8217;s Affini leads, so we assume Van Aert is there too.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-85491a73-3351-4116-bbc5-c2d0c0b130a8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WidMoPSFuSJtzs8nis7wjh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WidMoPSFuSJtzs8nis7wjh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WidMoPSFuSJtzs8nis7wjh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WidMoPSFuSJtzs8nis7wjh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WidMoPSFuSJtzs8nis7wjh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WidMoPSFuSJtzs8nis7wjh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:54:57+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:54:57.368Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4b5aabde-32ec-48d2-94ba-5aff5c3a508e\">As well as Van der Poel, Van Aert and Philipsen, De Lie, Magnier, Trentin, Florian Vermeersch are all present in the front group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:56:26+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:56:26.451Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-924103b2-bbd4-45b0-b70d-0073d93003a7\">One rider who has missed the split is Van Aert&#8217;s teammate Matthew Brennan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:57:23+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:57:23.141Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6dd42b38-0354-49d7-b977-48a1cb3197ff\">Red Bull are well represented in the front peloton, with Pithie and the Van Dijk brothers both here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:58:22+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:58:22.399Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8f3fb80d-62dd-4c91-834b-34b091b5046a\">In the second peloton, EF, Ineos and Decathlon are doing most of the chasing at the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:59:14+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:59:14.130Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-768be0bb-1959-4d42-970d-c1378fd745c4\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The front peloton is 1:40 behind the leading 8-man break, and 30 seconds ahead of the trailing peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:03:26+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:03:26.819Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-scherpenberg\"><span>SCHERPENBERG<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ba020d2a-6345-4782-a1ad-13ed9dff5bb8\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Here we go, the break are climbing, as we enter the hilly phase of the race. It&#8217;s already in pieces and it&#8217;s only going to get more chaotic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:04:31+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:04:31.756Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b2d8fab5-4d51-4469-ad74-6ce0906aa6bb\">It seems that Jonathan Milan has missed the split.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:05:49+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:05:49.694Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1eef04d5-fd7f-466c-9631-a23f86c5aade\">Another view of the front peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1dae633c-6ea2-46c9-9bf0-9010808f27d0\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5H2rQVBnEDjT88cL52UThU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5H2rQVBnEDjT88cL52UThU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5H2rQVBnEDjT88cL52UThU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5H2rQVBnEDjT88cL52UThU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5H2rQVBnEDjT88cL52UThU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5H2rQVBnEDjT88cL52UThU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:07:35+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:07:35.190Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cf3d6d98-993a-4882-8bef-13cd3ac4fbc9\">Decathlon and Ineos are chasing fiercely, and have the front peloton within 25 seconds. They\u2019re riding for their respective leaders Andresen, and Turner and Ganna.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:08:45+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:08:45.472Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3597e6b5-c7a3-4c39-b089-e389d9cbd055\">NSN are also joining in as their leader (and former Gent-Wevelgem winner) Biniam Girmay is also in the second peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:12:11+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:12:11.281Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-8070cffb-5dd2-47f7-beed-5f485f5c04f7\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The second peloton is chasing hard, but falling further adrift. They&#8217;re 35 seconds behind the front peloton, who in turn are 50 seconds behind the leading breakaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:13:10+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:13:10.355Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-baneberg\"><span>BANEBERG<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-51cddaba-faaa-432d-9764-d52f5899d46f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Time for the second climb of the day, the Baneberg, which climbs for 1km at 7%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:15:29+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:15:29.640Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6294d349-e139-462b-8651-b9bf09a0f9d5\">Red Bull lead the front peloton on the climb. They have five riders in this group &#8211; Meeus, Pithie, Gianni Vermeersch and the Van Dijke brothers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:17:27+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:17:27.732Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-92ae0adf-cfa4-4631-a607-f457ac50b84d\">Laporte and Gianni Vermeersch have attacked out of the front peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:18:41+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:18:41.858Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-aaa49bf5-18ba-4ad6-89c4-a4bfe93042c2\">Laporte and Vermeersch are sitting up and waiting for the rest of the group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:19:22+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:19:22.903Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-810ed3aa-9ddc-428b-85df-ab824f7cdbfe\">The second peloton is making inroads on the front peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:20:00+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:20:00.877Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b6bbc6c0-5bf5-4d1a-8f51-8bab0a71393e\">The second peloton split on the previous climb, with Ineos leading up it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:20:29+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:20:29.164Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-55003a03-c719-4481-834c-c039da053f77\">The race is coming back together! The Ineos-led second peloton has joined the front peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:21:01+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:21:01.250Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6b09cd20-512f-41e8-a7ba-a901c10999ec\">There&#8217;s still another smaller group that needs to bridge up to the peloton, but they&#8217;re nearly there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:22:11+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:22:11.577Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-monteberg\"><span>MONTEBERG<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-409c7c8a-b2e0-41a1-9fac-ed99d0b7a24d\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They 8 breakway riders still lead the race, and are climbing the Monteberg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:25:01+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:25:01.692Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kemmelberg\"><span>KEMMELBERG<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-eb1ed03d-4073-4cae-a119-b6b428fb7655\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">For the first time today, the riders are on the big one &#8211; the Kemmelberg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:25:35+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:25:35.646Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fa9bc81d-8ab2-4303-ae81-45f9ef152a78\">Hesters is dropped out of the break on the lower slopes of the Kemmelberg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:26:12+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:26:12.227Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4520bb5b-0af5-4c06-8f52-43dcdf0113b1\">Attack from Turner out of the peloton on the Kemmelberg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:27:29+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:27:29.830Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-560d6ddf-3c56-4bfc-babd-a39ae32fde66\">The concertina effect is happening in the peloton as the peloton bunches up on the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:28:12+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:28:12.919Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-dadc4770-3230-4fce-8dc2-ff63e94eb4ee\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton is over the Kemmelberg, with none of the favourites dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:28:54+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:28:54.102Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-79c20d26-a0cb-4663-a21b-35036487f974\">Turner has gone 15 seconds clear of the peloton, and just 25 seconds behind the break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:29:29+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:29:29.764Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-29a9b458-84b9-4e21-b252-aecb46090039\">Florian Vermeersch is leading the chase in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:29:48+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:29:48.313Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d96f4df1-99dc-4171-b065-5ba255ea0af2\">Turner has been brought back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:33:04+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:33:04.483Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d276ce65-eabb-4796-98cc-03b6114b0b31\">Now the Kemmelberg has been completed for the first time, the riders have a long flat section before the day&#8217;s fourth climb. That doesn&#8217;t mean there will be a cessation in the action, however, and the riders in the peloton are continuing to attack each other on this flat section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:33:40+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:33:40.534Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ac57fea0-5d35-45e6-a677-8c9e06abb297\">It seems Van Aert slipped a chain climbing the Kemmelberg, but wasn&#8217;t held up for long and managed to stick in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:34:32+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:34:32.588Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-085507e8-ef81-4903-9029-c7b3728457cb\">A group of about eight riders have clipped off the front of the peloton, with a gap of a couple of seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:34:51+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:34:51.669Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9d91f4d4-325b-4e82-b182-e5f320f2bf5b\">They&#8217;ve been brought back, but more attacks keep coming.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:37:04+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:37:04.293Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b0229266-b288-4450-ad33-b34545748116\">Now a group of five goes clear, featuring Gianni Vermeersch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:37:58+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:37:58.858Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2774891a-9b03-4d74-bfa2-52f1089ce364\">S\u00e9n\u00e9chal, Fedorov, Kluckers and De Pestel are the riders with G. Vermeersch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:38:50+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:38:50.539Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-80km-to-go\"><span>80KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-43416cf7-0e29-4e67-be73-aaac582aa451\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Ahead of all these attacks in the peloton, the break still lead the race, albeit by only about 30 seconds now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:40:04+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:40:04.319Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a678b175-8789-4b0c-89e2-845db326c6de\">We\u2019re approaching a new phase of the race &#8211; the Plugstreets. These dirt roads have the capacity to cause damage in the peloton &#8211; especially if anyone is struck by a mechanical on them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:42:07+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:42:07.775Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-51738d29-38e1-4ac8-8225-1a746cf620c2\">The five-man group has been brought back, and the attacks in the peloton have ceased.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:42:48+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:42:48.450Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4f51f880-3c5b-4de6-a7a3-92d10c0b9c4c\">There has been another split in the peloton on the approach to the Plugstreets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:43:22+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:43:22.213Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-plugstreets\"><span>PLUGSTREETS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-2d99131b-00b1-4b1d-87b6-93fd4726955e\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders are on the dirt roads now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:43:47+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:43:47.811Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4840f750-d061-40ea-a4a6-b983f01da872\">Jasper Stuyven accelerates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:45:22+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:45:22.682Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7de1001a-b30a-4216-9806-462b1027bf97\">Stuyven has the peloton stretched out, and there are splits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:45:52+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:45:52.121Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1bc256b7-d269-4c61-a8e5-3b7b500fa307\">Van der Poel had to close one of the splits, and is now in the front group, which contains about 20 riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:46:40+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:46:40.685Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9714d2ce-4b24-4807-b5c5-3222c2dc5723\">Van Aert is also in this front group, as is Stuyven&#8217;s Soudal sprinting teammate Magnier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:47:27+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:47:27.182Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5b8c3182-9aed-4ac8-97dc-87ee2b12efc3\">A group that was dropped has dragged itself back to this group of favourites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:48:22+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:48:22.040Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-95f5f05c-21df-4cfd-9054-ef3edca554b5\">The peloton is off the second plugstreet, and have just one more to complete.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:50:25+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:50:25.481Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2dc4cfbd-0b0f-47d3-95a3-e083076d347b\">Magnier is off the back of the peloton. He had looked great, so we assume he&#8217;s had some kind of mechanical.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:51:35+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:51:35.165Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8cb1e515-350b-4f38-9edd-35010d7728ba\">Magnier did indeed have a puncture, and is off the bike havin swapped bikes with his teammate Bert Van Lerberghe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:52:24+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:52:24.092Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-e5beb5d6-92c7-4029-9879-12bc76d6ab19\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It doesn&#8217;t seem like it&#8217;ll be too long until the catch is made. The peloton is just 12 seconds behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:53:29+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:53:29.726Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1e920761-7103-4674-a934-cd725ce124bd\">Rotten luck for Magnie, who appears to have a problem with the bike he took. He\u2019s looking for assistance from the team car &#8211; it\u2019ll be hard for him to get back into contention from here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:54:01+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:54:01.516Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0643c976-7630-4c09-ab8c-d92c46315f81\">Magnier has now changed bike, and is trying to chase back on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:54:47+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:54:47.352Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7f2d6d08-c41e-4bd8-b948-3ba3f655a2a7\">Better news for Magnier, as the pace is off in the peloton. He might be able to chase back on after all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:57:38+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:57:38.205Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-09b79c8d-f1f5-4a01-83bf-eba415cc70f7\">More problems for Soudal, as Lampaert has needed to change bikes too. They&#8217;ve joined together and are chasing back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:58:34+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:58:34.080Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1dc4a19a-d3a1-4d8c-9c28-591742771583\">Not too long until the riders will be climbing again, with the Monteberg just 5km away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:02:32+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:02:32.963Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-07376d67-2a77-40aa-9596-d3503e84549d\">As the final climbs approach, all eyes turn towards Van der Poel. Will he go long again? Or will he be more cautious after what happened at E3 on Friday?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:03:36+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:03:36.604Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fa1b6dc6-2de5-4e53-b8f5-493942733891\">Magnier and Lampaert have both made their way back into the peloton. That&#8217;sa lot of energy used up, but Magnier remains in contention for the win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:04:32+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:04:32.512Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-94cac0a8-a52c-4bc4-ac72-e95733a545f7\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton is flying along now, with a tense battle for position ahead of the Monteberg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:05:12+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:05:12.844Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f8b3a0ae-c3fb-479c-92fe-103b74ba9492\">This is a crucial moment in the race, as the Kemmelberg follows immediately after the Monteberg. Positioning ahead of that climb is essential.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:06:23+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:06:23.088Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-monteberg\"><span>MONTEBERG<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-41b50a9e-9e5a-420a-823f-5b10767c5b8f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break are climbing the Moneberg now, the peloton 30 seconds behind them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:07:50+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:07:50.018Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-201c94ef-1c2f-4ee8-ac50-4b8a245273a7\">Decathlon, Ineos and UAE are at the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:08:46+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:08:46.167Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kemmelberg\"><span>KEMMELBERG<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b4cae156-c3e3-46d4-b0be-7b1677aae7e9\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Time for the Kemmelberg again, and its famously horrible cobbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:09:09+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:09:09.744Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-043746ae-cbb6-490e-89d9-868d43ad856c\">Van Aert leads the peloton on the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:09:39+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:09:39.136Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a3c095d0-4555-4ebc-8313-c89e8e889012\">He&#8217;s stretched the peloton out, and splits are opening.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:10:18+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:10:18.700Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-97d2d943-0879-4656-8eef-7ec31c8bb1ee\">Now he&#8217;s droppnig riders &#8211; only Van der Poel and Florian Vermeersch are still with him!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:10:46+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:10:46.995Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ace99586-5c4a-436d-b899-435b12fc3cf3\">That trio catch the break as they go over the top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:11:31+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:11:31.057Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fe46a31d-b75a-4867-855f-396a816eaaa8\">So 9 riders now lead the race &#8211; 6 from the original break, plus Van der Poel, Van Aert and Florian Vermeersch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:12:16+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:12:16.479Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-37a04b9b-85ab-46ac-a9c4-47b80c21b147\">There&#8217;s a large peloton chasing behind these nine leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:15:11+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:15:11.944Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-29b824aa-d204-456f-96c3-0966f2929cab\">The peloton is ten seconds behind the leaders. It looks like they&#8217;re going to bring them back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:16:58+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:16:58.396Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fd804d23-e880-488a-a325-179d64739817\">Daan Hoole of Decathlon leads the chase, but looks frustrated at other teams for not contributing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:17:40+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:17:40.158Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9241c54b-158c-4bf3-bdf7-59514f619209\">More riders are making their way up the peloton, including Milan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:18:39+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:18:39.520Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4b65e76a-356b-4536-97c6-4ce2a71d6905\">Ben Turner has crashed in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:19:29+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:19:29.447Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-947e351b-d137-48f5-ad30-6312bd950e55\">It was a nasty one for Turner, who looks like he might be too hard to continue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:20:00+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:20:00.858Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-62a034a7-0a62-4e30-bd30-7016ff872262\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton will need to chase hard. They still have 20 seconds to make up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:21:31+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:21:31.669Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-scherpenberg\"><span>SCHERPENBERG<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-e224e9a7-0eba-48ff-9ddd-2f7ceafa47c5\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They&#8217;re climbing again, the third-to-last climb of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:23:37+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:23:37.156Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e773a511-c1f2-4714-b19e-a4d79c3b5370\">Van Aert the previous time up the Kemmelberg, where he made the selection.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a87a748b-739f-493e-810c-c04f9581020c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6sbp27pzP9jtzEAGjqYo2M-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6sbp27pzP9jtzEAGjqYo2M-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6sbp27pzP9jtzEAGjqYo2M-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6sbp27pzP9jtzEAGjqYo2M-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6sbp27pzP9jtzEAGjqYo2M-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6sbp27pzP9jtzEAGjqYo2M-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:24:33+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:24:33.295Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b02ac43c-169a-4b59-b684-83250f066fec\">Decathlon still lead, but the group is drifting further away. They&#8217;re 35 seconds away from the leading nine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:25:48+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:25:48.582Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-64744aff-fc1c-4818-823f-7078dff54b90\">Also in Flanders, the women&#8217;s edition is taking place &#8211; here&#8217;s where you can follow all the action.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In Flanders Fields Women LIVE &#8211; The day&#8217;s break builds a huge lead ahead of the gravel roads and climbs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:28:33+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:28:33.322Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-28ec8092-8268-4d8c-a69f-f5f1d59133cc\">Julius Johansen is proving a useful rider in the lead group, doing turns for his UAE teammate Florian Vermeersch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:29:36+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:29:36.731Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-baneberg\"><span>BANEBERG<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-f4f8800f-9169-407d-a62a-d303df51bbec\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break begins the penultimate climb of the day, leading by 45 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:30:28+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:30:28.421Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b54477f2-97dc-4259-bb18-efaceec393b7\">Johansen is done, and swings off, just before the start of the climb. His teammate F. Vermeersch leads them on it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:31:19+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:31:19.982Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cc48909a-1b8b-40a9-9736-17b741903e52\">Aim\u00e9 De Gendt attacks out of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:32:16+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:32:16.717Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ce5f5d01-e7a0-440e-ba9e-218c8afbdbda\">Vermeersch leads the break over the summit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:33:46+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:33:46.892Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-40km-to-go\"><span>40KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-fcfb89b2-6d86-4874-b922-8c3f61df9146\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton has drifted further away on that climb, and is now 50 seconds behind the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:35:13+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:35:13.861Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-95a6c671-3f53-4c99-b354-4c9a10e4297a\">Just one more time to go then &#8211; and it\u2019s the Kemmelberg once again, only this time up its even tougher side.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:36:07+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:36:07.051Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-42012560-9cba-42d0-b416-7b1130ea0c64\">Decathlon continue to lead what remains a large peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:37:46+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:37:46.093Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d6eefdc8-69f1-47b0-8c08-689a8dadcd53\">Aim\u00e9 De Gendt is still stranded between the two groups, 35 seconds behind the leaders and 20 seconds ahead of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:38:11+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:38:11.589Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kemmelberg\"><span>KEMMELBERG<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-d5dfe1f2-53c4-4105-915c-1cfbe58da2b7\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Here we go, time for the Kemmelberg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:38:40+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:38:40.562Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-673f1981-41d8-4b22-8953-18e8ab80c117\">Van der Poel leads, and already it&#8217;s just he, Van Aert and Vermeersch with him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:39:03+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:39:03.919Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d1d73dfb-0ca1-411a-b90e-6d6ccad1a355\">Vermeersch is dropped&#8230;can Van Aert hold on?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:39:39+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:39:39.001Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2d1f1ecd-c650-42b1-b52b-ef91d49d33af\">Yes he can! Van Aert clearly had to go very deep, and lost the wheel towards the top, but crests the climb with Van der Poel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:40:04+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:40:04.154Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-36e39d5d-bb02-4b0c-903e-2da093c27d2f\">If these two work together, they might make it all the way to the finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:40:26+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:40:26.135Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-84eeaa2a-6c3d-445a-a25a-3ec8332e5441\">Vermeersch crested the climb 10 seconds later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:40:43+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:40:43.281Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-403833f3-e2a3-4f09-86ec-d45088210bb7\">The peloton are much further adrift, now over a minute down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:41:10+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:41:10.846Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7c129550-089d-44fd-906d-e2bd708811e1\">Can the peloton get themselves organised and chase down Van der Poel and Van Aert?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:44:19+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:44:19.613Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5bd979d5-8c9d-4017-8407-20f6840a6356\">The breakaway group, before Van Aert and Van der Poel broke clear of them.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17107f95-8e63-49dc-9a09-cf364e893606\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjsV8pBjN5nvxuBXzypPaJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjsV8pBjN5nvxuBXzypPaJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjsV8pBjN5nvxuBXzypPaJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjsV8pBjN5nvxuBXzypPaJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjsV8pBjN5nvxuBXzypPaJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjsV8pBjN5nvxuBXzypPaJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:45:07+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:45:07.984Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-53f1b5f8-6a6c-485a-baf9-7dee91c7d574\">This is a tricky situation for Vermeersch, who is tasked with trying to chase the combined might of no less than Van de Poel and Van Aert all by himself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:45:39+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:45:39.263Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ce28ba99-7df0-4c80-bbee-f15a767ffa3c\">The peloton split on the Kemmelberg, down to about 20 riders, but more are about to join them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:47:32+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:47:32.129Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-d88872d5-c4b3-46c1-b566-a867e37f4070\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Van der Poel and Van Aert lead Vermeersch by 13 seconds, and the peloton by one minute, with the remnants of the day&#8217;s break somewhere in between still.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:49:22+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:49:22.776Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2a1e322a-5a46-4944-8cac-db3b4558ed10\">The dramatic moment on the Kemmelberg when it seemed Van der Poel was about to break Van Aert, only for the Belgian to just about hold on.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8b265744-fb02-46de-b6cc-040fb5c676cf\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T6sJjpqQR8cvy9sVyBhRc5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T6sJjpqQR8cvy9sVyBhRc5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T6sJjpqQR8cvy9sVyBhRc5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T6sJjpqQR8cvy9sVyBhRc5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T6sJjpqQR8cvy9sVyBhRc5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T6sJjpqQR8cvy9sVyBhRc5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:51:11+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:51:11.044Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3331a343-38eb-4d24-8191-6caeee975c5b\">Although historically a familiar sight, this is the first time for a long time we\u2019ve seen Van Aert and Van der Poel in direct combat at a spring classic. The stage is set for a thrilling finale between them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:52:58+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:52:58.714Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-72cfc868-f2c6-4eb8-a9d0-c2ea176ad1fb\">Despite his difficult situation, Vermeersch is giving this a great go. He\u2019s still only about 15 seconds behind the two leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:54:58+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:54:58.291Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8db46521-66f1-4530-a43f-f5995cbe97e2\">The final four riders from the day&#8217;s break have a long last been caught by the peloton. It&#8217;s been a superb effort from them all day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:56:37+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:56:37.246Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-20km-to-go\"><span>20KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-63e1ec2a-0eb0-4bbf-af38-baef1109b8d1\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton aren&#8217;t out of this! They&#8217;ve closed the gap to Van der Poel and Van Aert to 40 seconds, with Florian Vermeersch in between.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:57:46+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:57:46.138Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-44cdc969-028d-41cc-880b-0a60c131583c\">It\u2019s a large peloton that\u2019s chasing, being led by Decathlon, along with help from teams like Lotto and Red Bull.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:58:23+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:58:23.044Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4b8a3788-4cbb-4f0b-8d4d-1c5b2c11037b\">Sprinter Luke Lamperti had still been in the peloton, but has just had a puncture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:01:03+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:01:03.373Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9ae71fe4-4900-4b79-9421-07e63fd72576\">Milan is not in the peloton &#8211; he&#8217;s alone somewhere out the back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:02:09+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:02:09.789Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dbac9dfb-cf01-4303-96ea-eecb3e671e92\">It seems his Lidl team car didn&#8217;t want the TV to see Milan &#8211; he could be heard swearing loudly at the TV motor as they drove past.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:03:11+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:03:11.190Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-15km-to-go\"><span>15KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-181d480e-565f-4719-8ad4-5851f3fbcd47\">It\u2019s an organised chase behind, and they\u2019re slowly bringing back Van der Poel and Van Aert &#8211; they\u2019re only 35 seconds ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:04:21+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:04:21.456Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b2db8b2c-cb8d-441a-9bcb-205710acea2a\">Florian Vermeersch has, at last, sat up, and will rejoin the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:05:51+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:05:51.174Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0cde0de6-67b6-42cf-9eb5-6872fc241e32\">The peloton can see the two leaders now, and is getting closer and closer. Who would have expected this once they escaped on the Kemmelberg?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:06:26+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:06:26.117Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-09354c75-20ad-4555-b0d2-7ce8cd2f3e8f\">There are 30 or so riders in the chasing peloton, including several sprinters who will fancy their chances in a group finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:06:56+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:06:56.264Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-52cb4db1-4883-4858-8de4-63a9a358f610\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Just 20 seconds for Van der Poel and Van Aert.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:07:37+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:07:37.067Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c78ffb7d-1bb9-4615-ac21-b11890ae6982\">Included in the peloton are: Andresen, Meeus, Girmay, plus Van der Poel\u2019s teammate Philipsen and Van Aert\u2019s teammate Laporte.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:08:08+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:08:08.801Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8593e307-c237-455b-9bc7-58fa776ce2a4\">Other fast finishers present include Ballerini, Trentin and Turgis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:09:14+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:09:14.991Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fcf94e62-9933-48e0-afda-bb4dad0a5c47\">Only 10 seconds for the leaders now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:10:23+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:10:23.409Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8d2ecd49-c966-4b9e-9845-55ce09f172b2\">Nothing is certain, especially remembering what happened with Van der Poel just two days ago, but it does appear that the catch is going to be made.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:12:00+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:12:00.439Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-54bbc638-fa31-4482-9e27-0848dcaf7967\">In which case &#8211; who will be the favourite in a sprint? On paper Jasper Philipsen is the sprinter with the best credentials, but Andresen has arguably the best form.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:12:37+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:12:37.968Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-722a13b5-baf5-4a8a-9bfe-aa98ee6625d9\">The peloton is breaking up! Alec Segaert has attacked and others are countering.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:13:01+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:13:01.975Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-02b8ea55-41d7-4b34-af3a-a2b433baaa40\">Meanwhile the gap to the two leaders has stopped falling &#8211; it\u2019s holding at 10 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:13:30+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:13:30.066Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-52318dfb-5ce5-464e-a243-87ab7a34aa07\">Red Bull are a man down with G. Vermeersch having swung off, but Decathlon are trying to keep a lid on things.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:13:54+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:13:54.296Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-72bc095d-d2b7-406f-94b1-e0c384e99978\">The duo&#8217;s lead is growing &#8211; it&#8217;s up to 14 seconds with 4km left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:14:34+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:14:34.218Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-adc593d2-1fa1-4f63-bb92-f4c4a2e245b3\">Alec Segaert has bridged to the two leaders &#8211; what a ride!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:15:13+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:15:13.157Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d1a21e4f-bb7d-4712-bee3-7201c97e1cca\">So Van der Poel, Van Aert and Segaert are all now at the front of the race together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:16:06+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:16:06.772Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-900429a6-cc3a-40e5-a2b7-5766a9c3077c\">The gap&#8217;s coming down again, to 8 seconds, with just 3km left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:16:26+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:16:26.964Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-13d46709-afb2-4903-8e7e-0b2a91099f1b\">Segaert&#8217;s not taking any turns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:16:43+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:16:43.549Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-81bbdea3-7a0b-4108-9b79-ef39b56c495d\">Now he does, with 2km left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:17:11+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:17:11.416Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-74269d61-7b8c-42db-9060-bcac97d07a43\">Ganna is leading the charge, and they&#8217;re 5 seconds behind. What a finish!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:17:33+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:17:33.427Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-299fb99f-41e4-49e0-886e-46585d35446b\">Ganna looks like he&#8217;s going to do it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:17:49+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:17:49.332Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-39a46ff1-36b4-4105-97a7-60b5de38a3a3\">Van der Poel and Van Aert are caught!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:18:09+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:18:09.770Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9cab4305-df8b-4e65-8de1-7bcd7f3910e6\">Not Segaert though, who attacked them under the 1km to go banner and is leading alone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:18:29+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:18:29.823Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-340a617b-bf79-4c64-b2a5-354d4d5c8483\">Segaert is going to get caught though as the lead-outs begin&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:18:50+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:18:50.834Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-030e2941-b965-401c-9d59-fb672b57b9e2\">It&#8217;s Philpsen verus Andresen in the sprint&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:19:22+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:19:22.913Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-jasper-phlipsen-wins\"><span>JASPER PHLIPSEN WINS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-53412f26-2b15-4598-835a-bcbc07c455ad\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8230;and the Belgian takes it!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:20:29+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:20:29.927Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-66512d74-85e6-49bb-a00a-b6f43712d651\">Van der Poel might have been caught this time, but still Alpecin take the win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:21:12+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:21:12.449Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-876c53dc-85fb-4c19-b733-d96c837b951f\">Andresen took second, Laporte third.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:26:14+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:26:14.931Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1e59b5dc-fd45-4183-9638-6b917cf38a95\">That\u2019s a major win in the career of Jasper Philipsen, whose collection of sprinter cobbled classics is looking quite complete. He adds this one to titles at Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne, Scheldeprijs and Ronde Van Brugges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:28:14+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:28:14.361Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b2b2cfdd-abab-4d83-b175-3ba1536ca5de\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7kejsz7kmSLaN4BUMG7R-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7kejsz7kmSLaN4BUMG7R-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7kejsz7kmSLaN4BUMG7R-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7kejsz7kmSLaN4BUMG7R-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7kejsz7kmSLaN4BUMG7R-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7kejsz7kmSLaN4BUMG7R-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:30:08+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:30:08.497Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-09e71668-e880-4f57-aa16-eff21ae22063\">Rounding off the top behind Philipsen, Andresen and Laporte were: De Lie, Donaldson, Trentin, Mozzato, De Gendt, Abrahamsen and Stuyven.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:34:28+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:34:28.267Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c9d32fb9-4305-4bdf-ba36-aa3e58bea72a\">Tobias Lund Andresen didn\u2019t quite finish off all the work his team did to chase down Van der Poel and Van Aert, but second-place is still an excellent result for the young Dane. He\u2019s been arguably the most consistent rider of the spring campaign, having earlier taken top tens at Omloop Nieuwsblad, E3 and Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:38:56+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:38:56.983Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d31ac51a-6fc3-4148-bd66-8da7d6aab919\">Whereas the late catch worked out OK in the end for Alpecin, who won the race anyway with Philipsen, Van Aert\u2019s Visma were left frustrated. Laporte did manage to get them on the podium by finishing third, however, and seals a third podium finish at this race in his last three appearances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:39:57+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:39:57.743Z<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:42:31+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:42:31.076Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-461b8659-7bed-4e59-86e2-608e69a1ca49\">The sprint for the win, the first time this race has been decided this way since 2019.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c13d49ae-6563-4710-9758-edfe4c005211\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/svEnUcB7QcYEDcdPX3Uk9P-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/svEnUcB7QcYEDcdPX3Uk9P-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/svEnUcB7QcYEDcdPX3Uk9P-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/svEnUcB7QcYEDcdPX3Uk9P-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/svEnUcB7QcYEDcdPX3Uk9P-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/svEnUcB7QcYEDcdPX3Uk9P-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:47:27+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:47:27.440Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e697491c-80aa-46e5-a094-7efe04258594\">This race might be best remembered as the time Van der Poel and Van Aert went clear, only to get brought back. We\u2019ve grown so used to long-range attacks sticking, even when a rider is by himself, that it felt like a move from a pair as strong as this would be uncatchable.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Following the near-catch of Van der Poel at the E3 on Friday, could the tide be turning on long range attackers?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c105048d-dc1d-44d4-b899-f5ced4d2ba5a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nS7nKgNhAWYkw42REs6ncA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nS7nKgNhAWYkw42REs6ncA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nS7nKgNhAWYkw42REs6ncA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nS7nKgNhAWYkw42REs6ncA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nS7nKgNhAWYkw42REs6ncA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nS7nKgNhAWYkw42REs6ncA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T15:01:34+00:00\">2026-03-29T15:01:34.616Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1c3233b6-8e00-4668-b176-20a51daa05f4\">Thanks for joining us today, for yet another thrilling edition of Gent Wevelgem \/ In Flanders Fields. This is turning out to be an exciting and unpredictable spring, with the long-range attacks by the strongest riders no longer appearing to be such a guarantee of victory.<\/p>\n<p>Next up on Wednesday is Dwars door Vlaanderen, before the big one on Sunday &#8211; the Tour of Flanders. But the action for today isn\u2019t done yet, with the women\u2019s race still underway. Be sure to head over to our Live page for that race.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e2d37a3a-0cc8-4fc4-8a3a-8b45cf948e72\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DogA8cpyvM2kj8SoF6h7D9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DogA8cpyvM2kj8SoF6h7D9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DogA8cpyvM2kj8SoF6h7D9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DogA8cpyvM2kj8SoF6h7D9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DogA8cpyvM2kj8SoF6h7D9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DogA8cpyvM2kj8SoF6h7D9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-6 lg:px-0 relative max-w-[1070px] mx-auto viafoura-twig-component px-4\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class='vfcustom-community-guidelines'&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"button wcp-live-feed-reload\">Refresh <\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T08:48:52+00:00\">2026-03-29T08:48:52.777Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2e716ad4-fd73-4439-8315-8db71b3d3a57\">Hello and welcome to the 2026 In Flanders Fields!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T08:51:33+00:00\">2026-03-29T08:51:33.667Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-415f623f-16f5-47a2-9734-8b6959cfcce0\">For those who don\u2019t know, and are confused as to what today&#8217;s race is, \u2018In Flanders Fields\u2019 is the new name given to Gent-Wevelgem, which has been rebranded this year.<\/p>\n<p>Gent-Wevelgem to change name in 2026 for first time since 1934 to In Flanders Fields \u2013 from Middelkerke to Wevelgem<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T08:56:18+00:00\">2026-03-29T08:56:18.892Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6565b34f-5be5-42ae-88b5-73f37ed9e942\">As well as the name, the race has also changed its start location, with the riders currently in waiting to start not in Ypres as they have in recent years, nor, as the former title suggests, Gent, but rather Middelkerke.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T08:58:39+00:00\">2026-03-29T08:58:39.016Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-39d7d068-75ff-44af-8fa5-27a98ce49f67\">Despite these changes, the character of the race remains very much the same. There will be eight climbs including three ascents of the Kemmelberg, and a 35km flat run-in to the finish for the sprinters to try and get back in contention for a bunch finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:03:26+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:03:26.957Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-af101626-22d4-4c69-951a-3aba28bde29c\">Mathieu van der Poel at the start, seeking his third consecutive cobbled classic viceroy this spring.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-13e8ec56-21f6-49a7-8b7e-d8a16cc8062e\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7cZHn64DUq8U5itRQmrUn7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7cZHn64DUq8U5itRQmrUn7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7cZHn64DUq8U5itRQmrUn7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7cZHn64DUq8U5itRQmrUn7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7cZHn64DUq8U5itRQmrUn7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7cZHn64DUq8U5itRQmrUn7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:05:04+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:05:04.919Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5bd91d7b-863d-4b97-99d7-8440b8a38317\">The riders are in the neutralised section and will be racing any moment now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:06:50+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:06:50.576Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a539c390-a035-4abd-bb6f-fd925dada4d5\">Wout van Aert is here today, and ready to take on his great rival Mathieu van der Poel once again.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3a58acf9-926a-41be-894e-8661bae34432\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkPWB5eENZYRE5gyjRA3NT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkPWB5eENZYRE5gyjRA3NT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkPWB5eENZYRE5gyjRA3NT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkPWB5eENZYRE5gyjRA3NT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkPWB5eENZYRE5gyjRA3NT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkPWB5eENZYRE5gyjRA3NT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:12:46+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:12:46.638Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-official-start\"><span>OFFICIAL START<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-5e508f2c-aacb-40ba-a445-8ccd07bead58\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">And they&#8217;re off!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:13:31+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:13:31.962Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2a2f1155-55a0-40f8-93f6-5cbc8a507da9\">Attacks are flying out of the peloton right from the off.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:16:35+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:16:35.234Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-554bb55f-6170-4c94-bd1f-c7948fb41712\">A group of seven tried to go clear, but have not be allowed to by the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:20:12+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:20:12.210Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0bccb6c4-9d58-405a-9876-7e9e2e75c1c9\">Four riders, including Victor Vercouillie and Julius Johansen, are the latest to give it a go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:20:56+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:20:56.403Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0491429e-3836-472a-8deb-01cd04a6983b\">Wessel Mouris and Camille Charret are the other two riders with them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:23:35+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:23:35.472Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b99246d4-b4a1-48b6-b957-73db36fee67f\">A Picnic-PostNL tried tried to join them but is back in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:25:35+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:25:35.057Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-230km-to-go\"><span>230KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-97faa233-49b1-4ead-95a7-1366f20224f0\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">These four riders look like they might be getting away. They&#8217;re about 30 seconds ahead of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:26:44+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:26:44.241Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7a5e3de9-bd4f-411d-9ff9-16c5ca94696c\">A new group of four has also formed ahead of the peloton and is chasing the four leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:28:35+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:28:35.417Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-af86f1c7-c455-4625-81bc-1f11cf775d96\">Dries De Bondt, Frits Biesterbos, Hartthijs de Vries and Jules Hesters are the four pursuing riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:30:39+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:30:39.971Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ee9ec99b-fc24-4d42-a907-353dc2c5454b\">The peloton looks as though it&#8217;s happy to let all of these riders go. They&#8217;ve allowed the front group 1:20 already.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:31:20+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:31:20.670Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-613babd4-b781-4d43-84bd-8ea35ac9ba6b\">And the four pursuers should be joining the four leaders before long &#8211; they\u2019ve only 15 seconds to make up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:33:27+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:33:27.953Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-659a7699-aeef-473d-82ce-2eeb75394afe\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhWPxwMw723ecvuo5bsXrG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhWPxwMw723ecvuo5bsXrG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhWPxwMw723ecvuo5bsXrG-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhWPxwMw723ecvuo5bsXrG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhWPxwMw723ecvuo5bsXrG-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhWPxwMw723ecvuo5bsXrG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:34:39+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:34:39.660Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-220km-to-go\"><span>220KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ea2bb753-fae3-483f-b2d8-c72721e18d84\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The first two groups will be together soon, while the peloton has sat up and is three minutes behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:35:44+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:35:44.761Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b94e79ef-cbe5-4677-945f-ac3273124ac9\">The two groups have indeed come together, so we now have eight riders leading the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:39:45+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:39:45.821Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b88e38f8-313b-4405-80ea-1e9b55ae5694\">Jonas Rickaert has taken over at the front of the peloton and is riding tempo. His Alpecin team didn\u2019t want the gap to grow much more beyond the 3:15 it had already reached.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:47:23+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:47:23.208Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b1b3a810-33ed-4114-a84f-5ecb3f39ecfe\">The four original breakaway riders, before they were joined by the other four.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3de86976-f9e5-4d6d-ae20-68de90ec41ec\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4cuFhpXEon8KXMJrixPnY7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4cuFhpXEon8KXMJrixPnY7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4cuFhpXEon8KXMJrixPnY7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4cuFhpXEon8KXMJrixPnY7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4cuFhpXEon8KXMJrixPnY7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4cuFhpXEon8KXMJrixPnY7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:49:01+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:49:01.883Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-02fb30a0-7c93-4b00-8779-541e5008fac7\">The breakaway in full, after the two groups came together.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8f04d080-b284-4c29-9b76-04fbf525c576\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DSSbYzMGT4aMATSHVhphkQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DSSbYzMGT4aMATSHVhphkQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DSSbYzMGT4aMATSHVhphkQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DSSbYzMGT4aMATSHVhphkQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DSSbYzMGT4aMATSHVhphkQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DSSbYzMGT4aMATSHVhphkQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:50:16+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:50:16.753Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-210km-to-go\"><span>210KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-08abcd4c-18b4-4229-9429-e812da29dd42\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break&#8217;s lead has gone up, to 3:50. There&#8217;s a lot of road from no until the first cobbled sections for the peloton to allow them leeway while keeping them controlled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:53:36+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:53:36.154Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f84dc2ac-0ec7-4b18-9946-ec38b3d944dd\">A reminder of the eight riders in the break;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Dries De Bondt (Jayco-AlUla)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Julius Johansen (UAE Team Emirates &#8211; XRG)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Frits Biesterbos (Picnic PostNL)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Camille Charret (Cofidis)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Victor Vercouillie (Flanders &#8211; Baloise)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Jules Hesters (Flanders &#8211; Baloise)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Wessel Mouris (Unibet Rose Rockets)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Hartthijs de Vries (Unibet Rose Rockets)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T09:57:15+00:00\">2026-03-29T09:57:15.290Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dc42a69b-f65c-40f6-88d7-743df9a4d3e1\">It\u2019s not exactly warm in Flanders today, but the sky is blue and there\u2019s no sign of any rain.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Neither is it especially windy, but even a gentle breeze can cause damage on the notorious De Moeren section coming up later.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5f7a3585-828d-4596-84fa-5c3de92a1c53\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NN3qcZjfFmAfAJQfNqmctW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NN3qcZjfFmAfAJQfNqmctW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NN3qcZjfFmAfAJQfNqmctW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NN3qcZjfFmAfAJQfNqmctW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NN3qcZjfFmAfAJQfNqmctW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NN3qcZjfFmAfAJQfNqmctW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:02:58+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:02:58.947Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-200km-to-go\"><span>200KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-627f98d2-a4f0-4551-8d30-b1356acbc148\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break&#8217;s lead is still growing, and is now up to 4:20.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:07:58+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:07:58.310Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-32d305e1-873c-4bac-a7b2-0c21741d0f0f\">One rider missing from the start today who had been set to ride is deafening champion Mads Pederen, who, despite being back in action following his early season crash, has been struck ill. As a three-time winner, Pedersen loves this race, and it\u2019s the only one in which he\u2019s had the beating both Wout van Aert and Van der Poel in recent years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Defending champion Mads Pedersen, ill, will not start In Flanders Fields, loses chance to take record-breaking fourth win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:16:48+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:16:48.938Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-df3b3d43-371e-469c-bda9-8150ac7613af\">As well as this race, it\u2019s also the final stage of Volta a Catalunya today. Be sure to have another tab open to follow all the action with us there too!<\/p>\n<p>Volta a Catalunya stage 7 LIVE: Race finale on the traditional Montju\u00efc circuit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:17:23+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:17:23.786Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-53305cf7-c324-4c3a-9416-6cbc577158c4\">Still the break&#8217;s lead grows, now up to 4:50 with 185km left to ride.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:18:42+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:18:42.887Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7c0191bd-7210-4e97-97d5-c6a12db2fc82\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/brVWDBKAvf6HN49imZ8ETX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/brVWDBKAvf6HN49imZ8ETX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/brVWDBKAvf6HN49imZ8ETX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/brVWDBKAvf6HN49imZ8ETX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/brVWDBKAvf6HN49imZ8ETX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/brVWDBKAvf6HN49imZ8ETX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:25:00+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:25:00.202Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-180km-to-go\"><span>180KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-bbf4587a-7af6-4671-8877-5ce4df0c4104\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5:15 is the break&#8217;s lead now. There&#8217;s no urgency in the peloton yet to bring it back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:30:49+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:30:49.153Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3db8038c-3bce-497e-a006-1b9efd82a52c\">Today sees the resumption of the rivalry between Van der Poel and Van Aert, for the second time this season following Milan-Sanremo. But whereas they were overshadowed by Tadej Poga\u010dar that day, his absence means they are the two favourites for the victory today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8216;I want to put up a fight&#8217; &#8211; Wout van Aert in upbeat mood for In Flanders Fields<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:33:04+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:33:04.966Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ec9868dd-4909-4b7c-ba9f-3d0fe14d1f49\">The eight riders in the break, who have built one of the biggest leads we&#8217;ve seen all season.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b5faf83f-bf61-4c4e-931a-e8f97b1b1275\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S47BvJ5MxQKQRzYgSXmdSW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S47BvJ5MxQKQRzYgSXmdSW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S47BvJ5MxQKQRzYgSXmdSW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S47BvJ5MxQKQRzYgSXmdSW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S47BvJ5MxQKQRzYgSXmdSW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S47BvJ5MxQKQRzYgSXmdSW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:37:42+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:37:42.431Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9a3d2718-268a-4825-a8ca-a0fcf76a32e5\">The race remains calm for now, but that will all change once they approach the De Moeren section, where this race more often than not blows to pieces in the wind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:42:25+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:42:25.760Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-170km-to-go\"><span>170KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-50255f4b-706b-45c3-a027-4947224e778f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Still the break&#8217;s lead gets bigger and bigger, now up to a huge 5:45.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:44:39+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:44:39.745Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f6ff5652-adcc-4645-8f89-86460d4fa845\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tp6Jhf2sJxPu6eQXFJUiTf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tp6Jhf2sJxPu6eQXFJUiTf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tp6Jhf2sJxPu6eQXFJUiTf-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tp6Jhf2sJxPu6eQXFJUiTf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tp6Jhf2sJxPu6eQXFJUiTf-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tp6Jhf2sJxPu6eQXFJUiTf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:47:15+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:47:15.662Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-89811606-cdc4-4848-b97d-7961a3a3ba6a\">Crash in the peloton, and some significant names are involved &#8211; sprinters Max Kanter and Laurenz Rex, plus Timo Kielich and Ferre Geeraerts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:51:40+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:51:40.146Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-45bf2a26-f2f9-46bd-9b18-945db1db9584\">The breakaway riders are at De Moeren, and the peloton will be there in a few minutes. The wind is not especially strong, but could still be enough for echelons on such an exposed section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:54:11+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:54:11.789Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bcafdfc5-77e7-4c9e-9bc5-a3eb9cbdfcef\">Red Bull-Bora Hansgrohe are leading a much-sped up peloton as they ride towards De Moeren.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:55:17+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:55:17.483Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-160km-to-go\"><span>160KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-572354c7-db04-4f08-89e3-d975cea1d6fc\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton are at De Moeren now, their defecit to the break having been reduced for the first time all day, to about 4:30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:57:47+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:57:47.989Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9cb9ddd1-aca7-48be-ba8d-3cd575a2e90b\">No signs any echelons forming yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T10:59:00+00:00\">2026-03-29T10:59:00.915Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4247a02c-e486-484e-9721-b1e1242fd035\">Tratnik and Drizners burnt themselves out working for Red Bull leading into the De Moeren, and have been dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:01:45+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:01:45.047Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c15b01f0-25d2-4bc4-85e5-e5ad72371833\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jSedJfmxAbVe5rHiEBFqvX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jSedJfmxAbVe5rHiEBFqvX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jSedJfmxAbVe5rHiEBFqvX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jSedJfmxAbVe5rHiEBFqvX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jSedJfmxAbVe5rHiEBFqvX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jSedJfmxAbVe5rHiEBFqvX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:02:47+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:02:47.531Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1035f8eb-37dd-42c5-b805-dd0bf0b58408\">The pace is slow enough in the peloton for Tratnik and Drizners to make their way back into it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:04:01+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:04:01.175Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a92b5cc8-3f5c-4de9-b0fb-3fb7687ec71e\">The riders are through De Moeren, where it wasn\u2019t windy enough to burst the race to life as it has in previous editions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:07:24+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:07:24.440Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-86c02cf5-8d5d-4bfc-9899-36b5650167ec\">Enjoying our live race coverage? 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Find out more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:08:52+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:08:52.475Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-12903e91-b147-4bbc-8100-8363bfb48727\">The exposed section might be done, but now the riders have a couple of cobblestone sectors to contend with.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:09:53+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:09:53.534Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-150km-to-go\"><span>150KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-731e4b9d-5f7c-4082-8de6-a3140f3cb001\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Now the race has calmed down again, the pelotn have allowed the break&#8217;s lead to grow back to just over five minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:14:08+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:14:08.666Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-59384ccb-695e-4a32-93df-346679f200ae\">The peloton passing through Moeren, were the race did not break apart.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a3f40f76-9c3f-47e2-be75-416e07bc5170\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/85tGnrLbR7iRjAVi97T6mK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/85tGnrLbR7iRjAVi97T6mK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/85tGnrLbR7iRjAVi97T6mK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/85tGnrLbR7iRjAVi97T6mK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/85tGnrLbR7iRjAVi97T6mK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/85tGnrLbR7iRjAVi97T6mK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:18:03+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:18:03.902Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b57af068-3126-41cf-8598-3d8192d97e97\">Everyone is over the cobblestones, and the peloton remains together. The next obstacle the riders will be up against is the Scherpenberg, the first of four climbs in quick succession coming up in about 35km.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:18:48+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:18:48.322Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-edd65aee-a3a0-4116-83bd-0a49180facec\">Laurenz Rex has abandoned the race, following his fall earlier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:22:48+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:22:48.198Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-140km-to-go\"><span>140KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-938d2a37-c57e-40d8-92c6-8b212fba8ed5\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It&#8217;s calm again, and the break&#8217;s lead has grown back to 5:20.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:24:09+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:24:09.371Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7b6f6fbb-7a9d-4810-b7ba-8894ed72ae3f\">Kanter has also abandoned after being involved in the same crash as Rex.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:27:38+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:27:38.710Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1596e658-5fe4-463e-bec7-5a959b2ff896\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZSwXEjzFkSL6Dya8tT4VE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZSwXEjzFkSL6Dya8tT4VE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZSwXEjzFkSL6Dya8tT4VE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZSwXEjzFkSL6Dya8tT4VE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZSwXEjzFkSL6Dya8tT4VE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZSwXEjzFkSL6Dya8tT4VE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:30:30+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:30:30.956Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6cc60ce8-0bc8-4f68-a509-d209272420d3\">A reminder that the final stage of Volta a Catalunya is taking place, and it\u2019s all kicking off.<\/p>\n<p>Volta a Catalunya stage 7 LIVE: Remco Evenepoel lights up the race on third ascent of Montju\u00efc<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:32:53+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:32:53.461Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-05f232a6-fc46-4e69-8822-0213b65a4dc1\">Van der Poel, safely in the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-73c085e1-3103-41b9-9f42-5278c8cb572a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BLdMvxkM5CHUoeENyvdQV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BLdMvxkM5CHUoeENyvdQV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BLdMvxkM5CHUoeENyvdQV-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BLdMvxkM5CHUoeENyvdQV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BLdMvxkM5CHUoeENyvdQV-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BLdMvxkM5CHUoeENyvdQV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:37:05+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:37:05.648Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f207f385-861b-4df5-bc27-5a953befd4af\">There&#8217;s been a development &#8211; it\u2019s unclear how exactly, but there\u2019s been a split in the peloton, with about 40 riders clear of the rest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:37:53+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:37:53.599Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-af7dd581-cccd-4d81-a2eb-8367973a9704\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The pace is greatly up, and the break is now only 3:30 ahead of the front peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:38:54+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:38:54.343Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e4512e44-2d5a-4714-822c-757c3ef5b5e5\">Meanwhile the second peloton is 45 seconds adrift of the first. The race is very much on!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:39:36+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:39:36.324Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-864be48d-df19-49cb-91ea-d5fcbc92384b\">The front peloton is evidently working hard, and want this move to stick.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:45:38+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:45:38.829Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ae96ce3-f4d4-4c18-8f9d-6b2880fa5aca\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWv6cLHDmzzAi7JvMvitPd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWv6cLHDmzzAi7JvMvitPd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWv6cLHDmzzAi7JvMvitPd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWv6cLHDmzzAi7JvMvitPd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWv6cLHDmzzAi7JvMvitPd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWv6cLHDmzzAi7JvMvitPd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:48:31+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:48:31.621Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0d37d043-7c6c-40c6-959c-301298d1c086\">Alpecin are leading the first peloton, indicating that their men Van der Poel and Philipsen have made the split.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:51:27+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:51:27.213Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-c40cf759-95eb-480b-a6f9-09ec7ce71439\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap between the two pelotons continues to hover at about 50 seconds, while the increase in pace has seen the lead group come back to within three minutes of the first peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:53:49+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:53:49.706Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-12bfb26d-47f6-42ce-a4b1-264707ffd7d6\">Here&#8217;s the front peloton. Visma-Lease a Bike&#8217;s Affini leads, so we assume Van Aert is there too.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-85491a73-3351-4116-bbc5-c2d0c0b130a8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WidMoPSFuSJtzs8nis7wjh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WidMoPSFuSJtzs8nis7wjh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WidMoPSFuSJtzs8nis7wjh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WidMoPSFuSJtzs8nis7wjh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WidMoPSFuSJtzs8nis7wjh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WidMoPSFuSJtzs8nis7wjh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:54:57+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:54:57.368Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4b5aabde-32ec-48d2-94ba-5aff5c3a508e\">As well as Van der Poel, Van Aert and Philipsen, De Lie, Magnier, Trentin, Florian Vermeersch are all present in the front group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:56:26+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:56:26.451Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-924103b2-bbd4-45b0-b70d-0073d93003a7\">One rider who has missed the split is Van Aert&#8217;s teammate Matthew Brennan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:57:23+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:57:23.141Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6dd42b38-0354-49d7-b977-48a1cb3197ff\">Red Bull are well represented in the front peloton, with Pithie and the Van Dijk brothers both here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:58:22+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:58:22.399Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8f3fb80d-62dd-4c91-834b-34b091b5046a\">In the second peloton, EF, Ineos and Decathlon are doing most of the chasing at the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T11:59:14+00:00\">2026-03-29T11:59:14.130Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-768be0bb-1959-4d42-970d-c1378fd745c4\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The front peloton is 1:40 behind the leading 8-man break, and 30 seconds ahead of the trailing peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:03:26+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:03:26.819Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-scherpenberg\"><span>SCHERPENBERG<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ba020d2a-6345-4782-a1ad-13ed9dff5bb8\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Here we go, the break are climbing, as we enter the hilly phase of the race. It&#8217;s already in pieces and it&#8217;s only going to get more chaotic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:04:31+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:04:31.756Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b2d8fab5-4d51-4469-ad74-6ce0906aa6bb\">It seems that Jonathan Milan has missed the split.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:05:49+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:05:49.694Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1eef04d5-fd7f-466c-9631-a23f86c5aade\">Another view of the front peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1dae633c-6ea2-46c9-9bf0-9010808f27d0\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5H2rQVBnEDjT88cL52UThU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5H2rQVBnEDjT88cL52UThU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5H2rQVBnEDjT88cL52UThU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5H2rQVBnEDjT88cL52UThU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5H2rQVBnEDjT88cL52UThU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5H2rQVBnEDjT88cL52UThU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:07:35+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:07:35.190Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cf3d6d98-993a-4882-8bef-13cd3ac4fbc9\">Decathlon and Ineos are chasing fiercely, and have the front peloton within 25 seconds. They\u2019re riding for their respective leaders Andresen, and Turner and Ganna.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:08:45+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:08:45.472Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3597e6b5-c7a3-4c39-b089-e389d9cbd055\">NSN are also joining in as their leader (and former Gent-Wevelgem winner) Biniam Girmay is also in the second peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:12:11+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:12:11.281Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-8070cffb-5dd2-47f7-beed-5f485f5c04f7\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The second peloton is chasing hard, but falling further adrift. They&#8217;re 35 seconds behind the front peloton, who in turn are 50 seconds behind the leading breakaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:13:10+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:13:10.355Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-baneberg\"><span>BANEBERG<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-51cddaba-faaa-432d-9764-d52f5899d46f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Time for the second climb of the day, the Baneberg, which climbs for 1km at 7%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:15:29+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:15:29.640Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6294d349-e139-462b-8651-b9bf09a0f9d5\">Red Bull lead the front peloton on the climb. They have five riders in this group &#8211; Meeus, Pithie, Gianni Vermeersch and the Van Dijke brothers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:17:27+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:17:27.732Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-92ae0adf-cfa4-4631-a607-f457ac50b84d\">Laporte and Gianni Vermeersch have attacked out of the front peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:18:41+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:18:41.858Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-aaa49bf5-18ba-4ad6-89c4-a4bfe93042c2\">Laporte and Vermeersch are sitting up and waiting for the rest of the group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:19:22+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:19:22.903Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-810ed3aa-9ddc-428b-85df-ab824f7cdbfe\">The second peloton is making inroads on the front peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:20:00+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:20:00.877Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b6bbc6c0-5bf5-4d1a-8f51-8bab0a71393e\">The second peloton split on the previous climb, with Ineos leading up it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:20:29+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:20:29.164Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-55003a03-c719-4481-834c-c039da053f77\">The race is coming back together! The Ineos-led second peloton has joined the front peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:21:01+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:21:01.250Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6b09cd20-512f-41e8-a7ba-a901c10999ec\">There&#8217;s still another smaller group that needs to bridge up to the peloton, but they&#8217;re nearly there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:22:11+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:22:11.577Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-monteberg\"><span>MONTEBERG<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-409c7c8a-b2e0-41a1-9fac-ed99d0b7a24d\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They 8 breakway riders still lead the race, and are climbing the Monteberg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:25:01+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:25:01.692Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kemmelberg\"><span>KEMMELBERG<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-eb1ed03d-4073-4cae-a119-b6b428fb7655\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">For the first time today, the riders are on the big one &#8211; the Kemmelberg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:25:35+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:25:35.646Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fa9bc81d-8ab2-4303-ae81-45f9ef152a78\">Hesters is dropped out of the break on the lower slopes of the Kemmelberg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:26:12+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:26:12.227Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4520bb5b-0af5-4c06-8f52-43dcdf0113b1\">Attack from Turner out of the peloton on the Kemmelberg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:27:29+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:27:29.830Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-560d6ddf-3c56-4bfc-babd-a39ae32fde66\">The concertina effect is happening in the peloton as the peloton bunches up on the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:28:12+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:28:12.919Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-dadc4770-3230-4fce-8dc2-ff63e94eb4ee\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton is over the Kemmelberg, with none of the favourites dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:28:54+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:28:54.102Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-79c20d26-a0cb-4663-a21b-35036487f974\">Turner has gone 15 seconds clear of the peloton, and just 25 seconds behind the break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:29:29+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:29:29.764Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-29a9b458-84b9-4e21-b252-aecb46090039\">Florian Vermeersch is leading the chase in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:29:48+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:29:48.313Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d96f4df1-99dc-4171-b065-5ba255ea0af2\">Turner has been brought back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:33:04+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:33:04.483Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d276ce65-eabb-4796-98cc-03b6114b0b31\">Now the Kemmelberg has been completed for the first time, the riders have a long flat section before the day&#8217;s fourth climb. That doesn&#8217;t mean there will be a cessation in the action, however, and the riders in the peloton are continuing to attack each other on this flat section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:33:40+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:33:40.534Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ac57fea0-5d35-45e6-a677-8c9e06abb297\">It seems Van Aert slipped a chain climbing the Kemmelberg, but wasn&#8217;t held up for long and managed to stick in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:34:32+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:34:32.588Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-085507e8-ef81-4903-9029-c7b3728457cb\">A group of about eight riders have clipped off the front of the peloton, with a gap of a couple of seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:34:51+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:34:51.669Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9d91f4d4-325b-4e82-b182-e5f320f2bf5b\">They&#8217;ve been brought back, but more attacks keep coming.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:37:04+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:37:04.293Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b0229266-b288-4450-ad33-b34545748116\">Now a group of five goes clear, featuring Gianni Vermeersch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:37:58+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:37:58.858Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2774891a-9b03-4d74-bfa2-52f1089ce364\">S\u00e9n\u00e9chal, Fedorov, Kluckers and De Pestel are the riders with G. Vermeersch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:38:50+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:38:50.539Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-80km-to-go\"><span>80KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-43416cf7-0e29-4e67-be73-aaac582aa451\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Ahead of all these attacks in the peloton, the break still lead the race, albeit by only about 30 seconds now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:40:04+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:40:04.319Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a678b175-8789-4b0c-89e2-845db326c6de\">We\u2019re approaching a new phase of the race &#8211; the Plugstreets. These dirt roads have the capacity to cause damage in the peloton &#8211; especially if anyone is struck by a mechanical on them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:42:07+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:42:07.775Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-51738d29-38e1-4ac8-8225-1a746cf620c2\">The five-man group has been brought back, and the attacks in the peloton have ceased.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:42:48+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:42:48.450Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4f51f880-3c5b-4de6-a7a3-92d10c0b9c4c\">There has been another split in the peloton on the approach to the Plugstreets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:43:22+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:43:22.213Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-plugstreets\"><span>PLUGSTREETS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-2d99131b-00b1-4b1d-87b6-93fd4726955e\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders are on the dirt roads now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:43:47+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:43:47.811Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4840f750-d061-40ea-a4a6-b983f01da872\">Jasper Stuyven accelerates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:45:22+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:45:22.682Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7de1001a-b30a-4216-9806-462b1027bf97\">Stuyven has the peloton stretched out, and there are splits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:45:52+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:45:52.121Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1bc256b7-d269-4c61-a8e5-3b7b500fa307\">Van der Poel had to close one of the splits, and is now in the front group, which contains about 20 riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:46:40+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:46:40.685Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9714d2ce-4b24-4807-b5c5-3222c2dc5723\">Van Aert is also in this front group, as is Stuyven&#8217;s Soudal sprinting teammate Magnier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:47:27+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:47:27.182Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5b8c3182-9aed-4ac8-97dc-87ee2b12efc3\">A group that was dropped has dragged itself back to this group of favourites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:48:22+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:48:22.040Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-95f5f05c-21df-4cfd-9054-ef3edca554b5\">The peloton is off the second plugstreet, and have just one more to complete.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:50:25+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:50:25.481Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2dc4cfbd-0b0f-47d3-95a3-e083076d347b\">Magnier is off the back of the peloton. He had looked great, so we assume he&#8217;s had some kind of mechanical.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:51:35+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:51:35.165Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8cb1e515-350b-4f38-9edd-35010d7728ba\">Magnier did indeed have a puncture, and is off the bike havin swapped bikes with his teammate Bert Van Lerberghe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:52:24+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:52:24.092Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-e5beb5d6-92c7-4029-9879-12bc76d6ab19\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It doesn&#8217;t seem like it&#8217;ll be too long until the catch is made. The peloton is just 12 seconds behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:53:29+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:53:29.726Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1e920761-7103-4674-a934-cd725ce124bd\">Rotten luck for Magnie, who appears to have a problem with the bike he took. He\u2019s looking for assistance from the team car &#8211; it\u2019ll be hard for him to get back into contention from here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:54:01+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:54:01.516Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0643c976-7630-4c09-ab8c-d92c46315f81\">Magnier has now changed bike, and is trying to chase back on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:54:47+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:54:47.352Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7f2d6d08-c41e-4bd8-b948-3ba3f655a2a7\">Better news for Magnier, as the pace is off in the peloton. He might be able to chase back on after all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:57:38+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:57:38.205Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-09b79c8d-f1f5-4a01-83bf-eba415cc70f7\">More problems for Soudal, as Lampaert has needed to change bikes too. They&#8217;ve joined together and are chasing back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T12:58:34+00:00\">2026-03-29T12:58:34.080Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1dc4a19a-d3a1-4d8c-9c28-591742771583\">Not too long until the riders will be climbing again, with the Monteberg just 5km away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:02:32+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:02:32.963Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-07376d67-2a77-40aa-9596-d3503e84549d\">As the final climbs approach, all eyes turn towards Van der Poel. Will he go long again? Or will he be more cautious after what happened at E3 on Friday?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:03:36+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:03:36.604Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fa1b6dc6-2de5-4e53-b8f5-493942733891\">Magnier and Lampaert have both made their way back into the peloton. That&#8217;sa lot of energy used up, but Magnier remains in contention for the win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:04:32+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:04:32.512Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-94cac0a8-a52c-4bc4-ac72-e95733a545f7\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton is flying along now, with a tense battle for position ahead of the Monteberg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:05:12+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:05:12.844Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f8b3a0ae-c3fb-479c-92fe-103b74ba9492\">This is a crucial moment in the race, as the Kemmelberg follows immediately after the Monteberg. Positioning ahead of that climb is essential.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:06:23+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:06:23.088Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-monteberg\"><span>MONTEBERG<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-41b50a9e-9e5a-420a-823f-5b10767c5b8f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break are climbing the Moneberg now, the peloton 30 seconds behind them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:07:50+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:07:50.018Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-201c94ef-1c2f-4ee8-ac50-4b8a245273a7\">Decathlon, Ineos and UAE are at the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:08:46+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:08:46.167Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kemmelberg\"><span>KEMMELBERG<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b4cae156-c3e3-46d4-b0be-7b1677aae7e9\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Time for the Kemmelberg again, and its famously horrible cobbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:09:09+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:09:09.744Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-043746ae-cbb6-490e-89d9-868d43ad856c\">Van Aert leads the peloton on the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:09:39+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:09:39.136Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a3c095d0-4555-4ebc-8313-c89e8e889012\">He&#8217;s stretched the peloton out, and splits are opening.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:10:18+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:10:18.700Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-97d2d943-0879-4656-8eef-7ec31c8bb1ee\">Now he&#8217;s droppnig riders &#8211; only Van der Poel and Florian Vermeersch are still with him!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:10:46+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:10:46.995Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ace99586-5c4a-436d-b899-435b12fc3cf3\">That trio catch the break as they go over the top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:11:31+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:11:31.057Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fe46a31d-b75a-4867-855f-396a816eaaa8\">So 9 riders now lead the race &#8211; 6 from the original break, plus Van der Poel, Van Aert and Florian Vermeersch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:12:16+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:12:16.479Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-37a04b9b-85ab-46ac-a9c4-47b80c21b147\">There&#8217;s a large peloton chasing behind these nine leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:15:11+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:15:11.944Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-29b824aa-d204-456f-96c3-0966f2929cab\">The peloton is ten seconds behind the leaders. It looks like they&#8217;re going to bring them back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:16:58+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:16:58.396Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fd804d23-e880-488a-a325-179d64739817\">Daan Hoole of Decathlon leads the chase, but looks frustrated at other teams for not contributing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:17:40+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:17:40.158Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9241c54b-158c-4bf3-bdf7-59514f619209\">More riders are making their way up the peloton, including Milan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:18:39+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:18:39.520Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4b65e76a-356b-4536-97c6-4ce2a71d6905\">Ben Turner has crashed in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:19:29+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:19:29.447Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-947e351b-d137-48f5-ad30-6312bd950e55\">It was a nasty one for Turner, who looks like he might be too hard to continue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:20:00+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:20:00.858Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-62a034a7-0a62-4e30-bd30-7016ff872262\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton will need to chase hard. They still have 20 seconds to make up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:21:31+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:21:31.669Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-scherpenberg\"><span>SCHERPENBERG<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-e224e9a7-0eba-48ff-9ddd-2f7ceafa47c5\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They&#8217;re climbing again, the third-to-last climb of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:23:37+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:23:37.156Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e773a511-c1f2-4714-b19e-a4d79c3b5370\">Van Aert the previous time up the Kemmelberg, where he made the selection.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a87a748b-739f-493e-810c-c04f9581020c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6sbp27pzP9jtzEAGjqYo2M-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6sbp27pzP9jtzEAGjqYo2M-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6sbp27pzP9jtzEAGjqYo2M-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6sbp27pzP9jtzEAGjqYo2M-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6sbp27pzP9jtzEAGjqYo2M-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6sbp27pzP9jtzEAGjqYo2M-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:24:33+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:24:33.295Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b02ac43c-169a-4b59-b684-83250f066fec\">Decathlon still lead, but the group is drifting further away. They&#8217;re 35 seconds away from the leading nine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:25:48+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:25:48.582Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-64744aff-fc1c-4818-823f-7078dff54b90\">Also in Flanders, the women&#8217;s edition is taking place &#8211; here&#8217;s where you can follow all the action.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In Flanders Fields Women LIVE &#8211; The day&#8217;s break builds a huge lead ahead of the gravel roads and climbs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:28:33+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:28:33.322Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-28ec8092-8268-4d8c-a69f-f5f1d59133cc\">Julius Johansen is proving a useful rider in the lead group, doing turns for his UAE teammate Florian Vermeersch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:29:36+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:29:36.731Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-baneberg\"><span>BANEBERG<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-f4f8800f-9169-407d-a62a-d303df51bbec\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break begins the penultimate climb of the day, leading by 45 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:30:28+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:30:28.421Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b54477f2-97dc-4259-bb18-efaceec393b7\">Johansen is done, and swings off, just before the start of the climb. His teammate F. Vermeersch leads them on it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:31:19+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:31:19.982Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cc48909a-1b8b-40a9-9736-17b741903e52\">Aim\u00e9 De Gendt attacks out of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:32:16+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:32:16.717Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ce5f5d01-e7a0-440e-ba9e-218c8afbdbda\">Vermeersch leads the break over the summit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:33:46+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:33:46.892Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-40km-to-go\"><span>40KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-fcfb89b2-6d86-4874-b922-8c3f61df9146\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton has drifted further away on that climb, and is now 50 seconds behind the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:35:13+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:35:13.861Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-95a6c671-3f53-4c99-b354-4c9a10e4297a\">Just one more time to go then &#8211; and it\u2019s the Kemmelberg once again, only this time up its even tougher side.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:36:07+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:36:07.051Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-42012560-9cba-42d0-b416-7b1130ea0c64\">Decathlon continue to lead what remains a large peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:37:46+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:37:46.093Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d6eefdc8-69f1-47b0-8c08-689a8dadcd53\">Aim\u00e9 De Gendt is still stranded between the two groups, 35 seconds behind the leaders and 20 seconds ahead of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:38:11+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:38:11.589Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kemmelberg\"><span>KEMMELBERG<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-d5dfe1f2-53c4-4105-915c-1cfbe58da2b7\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Here we go, time for the Kemmelberg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:38:40+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:38:40.562Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-673f1981-41d8-4b22-8953-18e8ab80c117\">Van der Poel leads, and already it&#8217;s just he, Van Aert and Vermeersch with him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:39:03+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:39:03.919Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d1d73dfb-0ca1-411a-b90e-6d6ccad1a355\">Vermeersch is dropped&#8230;can Van Aert hold on?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:39:39+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:39:39.001Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2d1f1ecd-c650-42b1-b52b-ef91d49d33af\">Yes he can! Van Aert clearly had to go very deep, and lost the wheel towards the top, but crests the climb with Van der Poel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:40:04+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:40:04.154Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-36e39d5d-bb02-4b0c-903e-2da093c27d2f\">If these two work together, they might make it all the way to the finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:40:26+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:40:26.135Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-84eeaa2a-6c3d-445a-a25a-3ec8332e5441\">Vermeersch crested the climb 10 seconds later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:40:43+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:40:43.281Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-403833f3-e2a3-4f09-86ec-d45088210bb7\">The peloton are much further adrift, now over a minute down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:41:10+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:41:10.846Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7c129550-089d-44fd-906d-e2bd708811e1\">Can the peloton get themselves organised and chase down Van der Poel and Van Aert?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:44:19+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:44:19.613Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5bd979d5-8c9d-4017-8407-20f6840a6356\">The breakaway group, before Van Aert and Van der Poel broke clear of them.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17107f95-8e63-49dc-9a09-cf364e893606\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjsV8pBjN5nvxuBXzypPaJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjsV8pBjN5nvxuBXzypPaJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjsV8pBjN5nvxuBXzypPaJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjsV8pBjN5nvxuBXzypPaJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjsV8pBjN5nvxuBXzypPaJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjsV8pBjN5nvxuBXzypPaJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:45:07+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:45:07.984Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-53f1b5f8-6a6c-485a-baf9-7dee91c7d574\">This is a tricky situation for Vermeersch, who is tasked with trying to chase the combined might of no less than Van de Poel and Van Aert all by himself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:45:39+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:45:39.263Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ce28ba99-7df0-4c80-bbee-f15a767ffa3c\">The peloton split on the Kemmelberg, down to about 20 riders, but more are about to join them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:47:32+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:47:32.129Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-d88872d5-c4b3-46c1-b566-a867e37f4070\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Van der Poel and Van Aert lead Vermeersch by 13 seconds, and the peloton by one minute, with the remnants of the day&#8217;s break somewhere in between still.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:49:22+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:49:22.776Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2a1e322a-5a46-4944-8cac-db3b4558ed10\">The dramatic moment on the Kemmelberg when it seemed Van der Poel was about to break Van Aert, only for the Belgian to just about hold on.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8b265744-fb02-46de-b6cc-040fb5c676cf\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T6sJjpqQR8cvy9sVyBhRc5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T6sJjpqQR8cvy9sVyBhRc5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T6sJjpqQR8cvy9sVyBhRc5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T6sJjpqQR8cvy9sVyBhRc5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T6sJjpqQR8cvy9sVyBhRc5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T6sJjpqQR8cvy9sVyBhRc5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:51:11+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:51:11.044Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3331a343-38eb-4d24-8191-6caeee975c5b\">Although historically a familiar sight, this is the first time for a long time we\u2019ve seen Van Aert and Van der Poel in direct combat at a spring classic. The stage is set for a thrilling finale between them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:52:58+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:52:58.714Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-72cfc868-f2c6-4eb8-a9d0-c2ea176ad1fb\">Despite his difficult situation, Vermeersch is giving this a great go. He\u2019s still only about 15 seconds behind the two leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:54:58+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:54:58.291Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8db46521-66f1-4530-a43f-f5995cbe97e2\">The final four riders from the day&#8217;s break have a long last been caught by the peloton. It&#8217;s been a superb effort from them all day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:56:37+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:56:37.246Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-20km-to-go\"><span>20KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-63e1ec2a-0eb0-4bbf-af38-baef1109b8d1\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton aren&#8217;t out of this! They&#8217;ve closed the gap to Van der Poel and Van Aert to 40 seconds, with Florian Vermeersch in between.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:57:46+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:57:46.138Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-44cdc969-028d-41cc-880b-0a60c131583c\">It\u2019s a large peloton that\u2019s chasing, being led by Decathlon, along with help from teams like Lotto and Red Bull.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T13:58:23+00:00\">2026-03-29T13:58:23.044Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4b8a3788-4cbb-4f0b-8d4d-1c5b2c11037b\">Sprinter Luke Lamperti had still been in the peloton, but has just had a puncture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:01:03+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:01:03.373Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9ae71fe4-4900-4b79-9421-07e63fd72576\">Milan is not in the peloton &#8211; he&#8217;s alone somewhere out the back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:02:09+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:02:09.789Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dbac9dfb-cf01-4303-96ea-eecb3e671e92\">It seems his Lidl team car didn&#8217;t want the TV to see Milan &#8211; he could be heard swearing loudly at the TV motor as they drove past.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:03:11+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:03:11.190Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-15km-to-go\"><span>15KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-181d480e-565f-4719-8ad4-5851f3fbcd47\">It\u2019s an organised chase behind, and they\u2019re slowly bringing back Van der Poel and Van Aert &#8211; they\u2019re only 35 seconds ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:04:21+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:04:21.456Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b2db8b2c-cb8d-441a-9bcb-205710acea2a\">Florian Vermeersch has, at last, sat up, and will rejoin the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:05:51+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:05:51.174Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0cde0de6-67b6-42cf-9eb5-6872fc241e32\">The peloton can see the two leaders now, and is getting closer and closer. Who would have expected this once they escaped on the Kemmelberg?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:06:26+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:06:26.117Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-09354c75-20ad-4555-b0d2-7ce8cd2f3e8f\">There are 30 or so riders in the chasing peloton, including several sprinters who will fancy their chances in a group finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:06:56+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:06:56.264Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-52cb4db1-4883-4858-8de4-63a9a358f610\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Just 20 seconds for Van der Poel and Van Aert.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:07:37+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:07:37.067Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c78ffb7d-1bb9-4615-ac21-b11890ae6982\">Included in the peloton are: Andresen, Meeus, Girmay, plus Van der Poel\u2019s teammate Philipsen and Van Aert\u2019s teammate Laporte.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:08:08+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:08:08.801Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8593e307-c237-455b-9bc7-58fa776ce2a4\">Other fast finishers present include Ballerini, Trentin and Turgis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:09:14+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:09:14.991Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fcf94e62-9933-48e0-afda-bb4dad0a5c47\">Only 10 seconds for the leaders now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:10:23+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:10:23.409Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8d2ecd49-c966-4b9e-9845-55ce09f172b2\">Nothing is certain, especially remembering what happened with Van der Poel just two days ago, but it does appear that the catch is going to be made.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:12:00+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:12:00.439Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-54bbc638-fa31-4482-9e27-0848dcaf7967\">In which case &#8211; who will be the favourite in a sprint? On paper Jasper Philipsen is the sprinter with the best credentials, but Andresen has arguably the best form.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:12:37+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:12:37.968Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-722a13b5-baf5-4a8a-9bfe-aa98ee6625d9\">The peloton is breaking up! Alec Segaert has attacked and others are countering.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:13:01+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:13:01.975Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-02b8ea55-41d7-4b34-af3a-a2b433baaa40\">Meanwhile the gap to the two leaders has stopped falling &#8211; it\u2019s holding at 10 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:13:30+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:13:30.066Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-52318dfb-5ce5-464e-a243-87ab7a34aa07\">Red Bull are a man down with G. Vermeersch having swung off, but Decathlon are trying to keep a lid on things.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:13:54+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:13:54.296Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-72bc095d-d2b7-406f-94b1-e0c384e99978\">The duo&#8217;s lead is growing &#8211; it&#8217;s up to 14 seconds with 4km left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:14:34+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:14:34.218Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-adc593d2-1fa1-4f63-bb92-f4c4a2e245b3\">Alec Segaert has bridged to the two leaders &#8211; what a ride!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:15:13+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:15:13.157Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d1a21e4f-bb7d-4712-bee3-7201c97e1cca\">So Van der Poel, Van Aert and Segaert are all now at the front of the race together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:16:06+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:16:06.772Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-900429a6-cc3a-40e5-a2b7-5766a9c3077c\">The gap&#8217;s coming down again, to 8 seconds, with just 3km left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:16:26+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:16:26.964Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-13d46709-afb2-4903-8e7e-0b2a91099f1b\">Segaert&#8217;s not taking any turns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:16:43+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:16:43.549Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-81bbdea3-7a0b-4108-9b79-ef39b56c495d\">Now he does, with 2km left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:17:11+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:17:11.416Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-74269d61-7b8c-42db-9060-bcac97d07a43\">Ganna is leading the charge, and they&#8217;re 5 seconds behind. What a finish!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:17:33+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:17:33.427Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-299fb99f-41e4-49e0-886e-46585d35446b\">Ganna looks like he&#8217;s going to do it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:17:49+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:17:49.332Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-39a46ff1-36b4-4105-97a7-60b5de38a3a3\">Van der Poel and Van Aert are caught!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:18:09+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:18:09.770Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9cab4305-df8b-4e65-8de1-7bcd7f3910e6\">Not Segaert though, who attacked them under the 1km to go banner and is leading alone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:18:29+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:18:29.823Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-340a617b-bf79-4c64-b2a5-354d4d5c8483\">Segaert is going to get caught though as the lead-outs begin&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:18:50+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:18:50.834Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-030e2941-b965-401c-9d59-fb672b57b9e2\">It&#8217;s Philpsen verus Andresen in the sprint&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:19:22+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:19:22.913Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-jasper-phlipsen-wins\"><span>JASPER PHLIPSEN WINS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-53412f26-2b15-4598-835a-bcbc07c455ad\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8230;and the Belgian takes it!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:20:29+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:20:29.927Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-66512d74-85e6-49bb-a00a-b6f43712d651\">Van der Poel might have been caught this time, but still Alpecin take the win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:21:12+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:21:12.449Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-876c53dc-85fb-4c19-b733-d96c837b951f\">Andresen took second, Laporte third.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:26:14+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:26:14.931Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1e59b5dc-fd45-4183-9638-6b917cf38a95\">That\u2019s a major win in the career of Jasper Philipsen, whose collection of sprinter cobbled classics is looking quite complete. He adds this one to titles at Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne, Scheldeprijs and Ronde Van Brugges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:28:14+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:28:14.361Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b2b2cfdd-abab-4d83-b175-3ba1536ca5de\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7kejsz7kmSLaN4BUMG7R-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7kejsz7kmSLaN4BUMG7R-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7kejsz7kmSLaN4BUMG7R-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7kejsz7kmSLaN4BUMG7R-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7kejsz7kmSLaN4BUMG7R-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7kejsz7kmSLaN4BUMG7R-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:30:08+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:30:08.497Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-09e71668-e880-4f57-aa16-eff21ae22063\">Rounding off the top behind Philipsen, Andresen and Laporte were: De Lie, Donaldson, Trentin, Mozzato, De Gendt, Abrahamsen and Stuyven.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:34:28+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:34:28.267Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c9d32fb9-4305-4bdf-ba36-aa3e58bea72a\">Tobias Lund Andresen didn\u2019t quite finish off all the work his team did to chase down Van der Poel and Van Aert, but second-place is still an excellent result for the young Dane. He\u2019s been arguably the most consistent rider of the spring campaign, having earlier taken top tens at Omloop Nieuwsblad, E3 and Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:38:56+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:38:56.983Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d31ac51a-6fc3-4148-bd66-8da7d6aab919\">Whereas the late catch worked out OK in the end for Alpecin, who won the race anyway with Philipsen, Van Aert\u2019s Visma were left frustrated. Laporte did manage to get them on the podium by finishing third, however, and seals a third podium finish at this race in his last three appearances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:39:57+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:39:57.743Z<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:42:31+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:42:31.076Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-461b8659-7bed-4e59-86e2-608e69a1ca49\">The sprint for the win, the first time this race has been decided this way since 2019.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c13d49ae-6563-4710-9758-edfe4c005211\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/svEnUcB7QcYEDcdPX3Uk9P-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/svEnUcB7QcYEDcdPX3Uk9P-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/svEnUcB7QcYEDcdPX3Uk9P-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/svEnUcB7QcYEDcdPX3Uk9P-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/svEnUcB7QcYEDcdPX3Uk9P-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/svEnUcB7QcYEDcdPX3Uk9P-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T14:47:27+00:00\">2026-03-29T14:47:27.440Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e697491c-80aa-46e5-a094-7efe04258594\">This race might be best remembered as the time Van der Poel and Van Aert went clear, only to get brought back. We\u2019ve grown so used to long-range attacks sticking, even when a rider is by himself, that it felt like a move from a pair as strong as this would be uncatchable.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Following the near-catch of Van der Poel at the E3 on Friday, could the tide be turning on long range attackers?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c105048d-dc1d-44d4-b899-f5ced4d2ba5a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nS7nKgNhAWYkw42REs6ncA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nS7nKgNhAWYkw42REs6ncA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nS7nKgNhAWYkw42REs6ncA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nS7nKgNhAWYkw42REs6ncA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nS7nKgNhAWYkw42REs6ncA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nS7nKgNhAWYkw42REs6ncA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T15:01:34+00:00\">2026-03-29T15:01:34.616Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1c3233b6-8e00-4668-b176-20a51daa05f4\">Thanks for joining us today, for yet another thrilling edition of Gent Wevelgem \/ In Flanders Fields. This is turning out to be an exciting and unpredictable spring, with the long-range attacks by the strongest riders no longer appearing to be such a guarantee of victory.<\/p>\n<p>Next up on Wednesday is Dwars door Vlaanderen, before the big one on Sunday &#8211; the Tour of Flanders. But the action for today isn\u2019t done yet, with the women\u2019s race still underway. Be sure to head over to our Live page for that race.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e2d37a3a-0cc8-4fc4-8a3a-8b45cf948e72\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DogA8cpyvM2kj8SoF6h7D9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DogA8cpyvM2kj8SoF6h7D9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DogA8cpyvM2kj8SoF6h7D9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DogA8cpyvM2kj8SoF6h7D9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DogA8cpyvM2kj8SoF6h7D9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DogA8cpyvM2kj8SoF6h7D9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-6 lg:px-0 relative max-w-[1070px] mx-auto viafoura-twig-component px-4\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class='vfcustom-community-guidelines'&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/in-flanders-fields-men-live-mathieu-van-der-poel-and-wout-van-aert-compete-on-the-cobbles\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7kejsz7kmSLaN4BUMG7R-1024-80.jpg&#8221;] Pro Cycling Racing Road In Flanders Fields-From Middelkerke to Wevelgem As it happened: In Flanders Fields Men ends in group sprint after late catch of breakaway The cobbled Classics continue with the newly-named Gent-Wevelgem Live-reports By Stephen Puddicombe last updated 29 March 2026 Comments(0)() When you purchase through links on our site, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,68],"class_list":["post-1854688","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-cyclingnews-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1854688","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1854688"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1854688\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1854688"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1854688"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1854688"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}