{"id":1855071,"date":"2026-03-29T17:41:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T14:41:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1855071"},"modified":"2026-03-29T17:41:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T14:41:51","slug":"its-in-favour-of-lorena-thats-a-bit-of-a-pity-fdj-united-suez-say-uae-team-adq-had-to-roll-attacks-against-wiebes-at-in-flanders-fields-but-defend-working-with-her","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1855071","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;It&#8217;s in favour of Lorena, that&#8217;s a bit of a pity&#8217; \u2013 FDJ United-Suez say UAE Team ADQ had to roll attacks against Wiebes at In Flanders Fields, but defend working with her"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NZXQKBpqMUUWwWGdzXU7ES-1024-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nWomen&#8217;s Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<li>\nIn Flanders Fields-From Middelkerke to Wevelgem Women\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>&#8216;It&#8217;s in favour of Lorena, that&#8217;s a bit of a pity&#8217; \u2013 FDJ United-Suez say UAE Team ADQ had to roll attacks against Wiebes at In Flanders Fields, but defend working with her<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nJames Moultrie <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T17:41:51Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n29 March 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Inside the tactical finale to Sunday&#8217;s race with Moors, Chabbey, Gasparinni and Swinkels all losing out to Dutch sprinter in breakaway<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-700 mb-2 text-[12px] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-700 [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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But why exactly did the riders who made it over the top of the final Kemmelberg at In Flanders Fields work with her in the final 35km, knowing that any sort of sprint would result in near-certain defeat?<\/p>\n<p>Having raced aggressively in the opening 100km, UAE Team ADQ found themselves with two riders in the leading group of five heading towards the finale in Wevelgem, Karlijn Swinkels and Eleonora Gasparrini.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ffcff1da-29b0-4ae1-9b16-21b0f3fa61da-2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">On paper, rolling attacks in the last few kilometres looks the surefire tactic to try and get away from the dominant Dutch sprinter, and they started on that path with 4km to go as the Italian blasted off and the other forced Wiebes to chase it herself.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;It almost went wrong&#8217; \u2013 Despite sprint scare, Lorena Wiebes took one of her most impressive wins yet at In Flanders Fields<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PRaDmmLdJcwtpAZEyEc6o5-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PRaDmmLdJcwtpAZEyEc6o5-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">In Flanders Fields Women: Lorena Wiebes sprints to record third consecutive victory in Wevelgem<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MY9nBKorFiDikHC6qjfVBF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MY9nBKorFiDikHC6qjfVBF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;She was the Plan A&#8217; \u2013 Defending champion Lorena Wiebes happy to play team role for SD Worx-Protime as Lotte Kopecky wins Milan-San Remo Women<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Despite almost staying ahead, Wiebes ultimately had enough left in the tank to bring it back, and from here, no response came from Swinkels, who admitted post-race that a decision was made for one of the pair to anticipate and one to save for the sprint.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;Actually, we decided one of us decided to save a little bit more for the sprint,&#8221; said Swinkels. &#8220;At first, we were thinking it was Gaspa&#8217; that would save a bit more, so I was pulling more in the beginning, trying to get the break up the road.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;In the final, we decided to do it in this way. We tried to play the game in the final this time, with Gasparinni going for a breakaway, and I think she did a really strong attack. I tried to sprint myself in the final, but, of course, it&#8217;s hard with Lorena there.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I think the highest possible result today was the third place. I can live with this. I think we raced really well as a team, and we gave our all.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-uddKPhwFqQEjWW9FqvcCMP\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-uddKPhwFqQEjWW9FqvcCMP slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7254f308-b707-4119-8ad4-77fc35c146f2\">\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\/7rnUSpaGhwR4njrbSiLejn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rnUSpaGhwR4njrbSiLejn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rnUSpaGhwR4njrbSiLejn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rnUSpaGhwR4njrbSiLejn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rnUSpaGhwR4njrbSiLejn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rnUSpaGhwR4njrbSiLejn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">2026 In Flanders Fields: Lorena Wiebes wins <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"the-big-debate-at-fdj-and-uae-3\">The big debate at FDJ and UAE <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-57723395-b448-452d-bdbc-0dea0cfcd93f\">This brought some confusion to FDJ United-SUEZ sports director Lars Boom, with Elise Chabbey also in that group, and he was clear that he thought a second attack from Swinkels was the way to go against Wiebes.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When Gasparrini attacks, I think at the moment when she comes back, Swinkels has to go again from her teammate, and she doesn&#8217;t,&#8221; Boom told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> at the finish.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;That&#8217;s a pity that it doesn&#8217;t happen, because then the race can change a bit. I think her DS, Michel Cornelisse, also said to do so, so she decided not to do it. Then it&#8217;s in favour of Lorena and that&#8217;s a bit of a pity.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PmXBptWLMGUneXVM7vSz2H-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PmXBptWLMGUneXVM7vSz2H-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: In Flanders Fields Women comes down to the most gripping of finishes <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/epecAqbjxGLWyW6N8nja3X-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/epecAqbjxGLWyW6N8nja3X-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;We make agreements&#8217; \u2013 How Lorena Wiebes and Lotte Kopecky divide the spoils as they head into the Spring Classics<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4DrGGENYzCAGKZCqRpK74-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4DrGGENYzCAGKZCqRpK74-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;I never came back&#8217; &#8211; Untimely mechanical leads to heartache for Lotte Kopecky in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Women<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>While he agreed that the moment Gasparrini&#8217;s attack was the perfect time for someone else to try and break away, be that from his team or one of Chabbey or eventual runner-up Fleur Moors, Cornelisse said he was ultimately proud of his riders&#8217; performance and tactics.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;You know when you go to the sprint that Wiebes is almost impossible to beat, but we had one good attack, and I think Wiebes had a little bit of problems to close the gap,&#8221; Cornelisse told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> outside the team bus.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;That was maybe the chance, for the three others, also the rider of FDJ or our rider, it was a good moment to attack. But think everybody was also on the limit, and then Wiebes played it smart. She kept the tempo high, and she won the sprint.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Wiebes was very strong, but she was alone, so it was a big chance for us to beat her. But she showed that she was the strongest then. I think as a sports director, I can be very proud of the team. We tried everything.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Third and fifth is maybe not the result we hoped for, that we maybe came for me, because you always try to win, but the way we did the race, I think we can be very happy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>With sprinter Ally Wollaston being replaced on the start line, FDJ had the most reason to ride with Wiebes once the move went, with no one waiting in the peloton behind. They also lost star 2026 signing Franzi Koch to a crash just before the most important climbs, so Chabbey was left with one real option.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-2801627d-56a2-49d2-bc14-68482dd8a3df\">\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\/8jq3MmjvJsAFKvun28RpLh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8jq3MmjvJsAFKvun28RpLh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8jq3MmjvJsAFKvun28RpLh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8jq3MmjvJsAFKvun28RpLh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8jq3MmjvJsAFKvun28RpLh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8jq3MmjvJsAFKvun28RpLh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">2026 In Flanders Fields: the leading break in action <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-next-3\">What happens next?<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-8008e6ef-e5f0-4226-803e-9435c1bb766f\">&#8220;We didn&#8217;t have a sprinter, Ally was not there, so at the end it&#8217;s kind of the best we could have in the situation,&#8221; Chabbey told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I didn&#8217;t really know what to do; the pace was so hard, and it was also super hard to attack. In the end, the group behind was also coming fast, so we didn&#8217;t really have a choice but to collaborate to the end. Wiebes was just the strongest, and she really took the responsibility. For sure, a podium is better, but it&#8217;s like this.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We kept riding with Lorena, just because I think being fifth or fourth or third, you never know, but at least being fifth, it&#8217;s a good option,&#8221; concurred Boom.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Then we try to play the game with UAE in the final, but I think Elise was just also a bit done today. She just came from a big block at altitude, and the first race after a block like that is always hard. Too bad we&#8217;re not on the podium, but I think fourth and sixth is not too bad.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The big bonus for both teams is that their main leaders are yet to arrive at this run of cobbled Classics, with Demi Vollering and Elisa Longo Borghini both potentially lining up at Wednesday&#8217;s Dwars door Vlaanderen and next Sunday&#8217;s Tour of Flanders. With them in the race, working with Wiebes likely won&#8217;t be a problem. But SD Worx Protime will also be improved by Milan-San Remo winner and defending Flanders champion Lotte Kopecky. Quite how things will play out with the different line-ups, then, remains to be seen.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a55ae15d-1652-4884-a401-850c83a653c6\"><em><strong>Get unlimited access to our unrivalled 2026 Spring Classics coverage with a Cyclingnews subscription. We&#8217;ll bring you breaking news, reports, and analysis from some of the biggest races on the calendar, including Milan-San Remo, Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders. <\/strong><\/em><u><em><strong>Find out more.<\/strong><\/em><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-uddKPhwFqQEjWW9FqvcCMP\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-uddKPhwFqQEjWW9FqvcCMP slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5kc8nsofmMWAQECTbzYYw9-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5kc8nsofmMWAQECTbzYYw9.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5kc8nsofmMWAQECTbzYYw9.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5kc8nsofmMWAQECTbzYYw9.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">James Moultrie<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">News Writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>James Moultrie is a gold-standard NCTJ journalist who joined\u00a0Cyclingnews\u00a0as a News Writer in 2023 after originally contributing as a freelancer for eight months, during which time he also wrote for Eurosport, Rouleur and Cycling Weekly. Prior to joining the team he reported on races such as Paris-Roubaix and the Giro d\u2019Italia Donne for Eurosport and has interviewed some of the sport\u2019s top riders in Chlo\u00e9 Dygert, Lizzie Deignan and Wout van Aert. Outside of cycling, he spends the majority of his time watching other sports \u2013 rugby, football, cricket, and American Football to name a few.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\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<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It almost went wrong&#8217; 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\u2013 Despite sprint scare, Lorena Wiebes took one of her most impressive wins yet at In Flanders Fields<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PRaDmmLdJcwtpAZEyEc6o5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PRaDmmLdJcwtpAZEyEc6o5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PRaDmmLdJcwtpAZEyEc6o5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PRaDmmLdJcwtpAZEyEc6o5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PRaDmmLdJcwtpAZEyEc6o5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">In Flanders Fields Women: Lorena Wiebes sprints to record third consecutive victory in Wevelgem<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wt2YKRiBZcg73oAhBrsDke-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wt2YKRiBZcg73oAhBrsDke-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wt2YKRiBZcg73oAhBrsDke-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wt2YKRiBZcg73oAhBrsDke-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wt2YKRiBZcg73oAhBrsDke-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Bradyn Lange and Larissa Hartog claim victories at The Hills Gravel<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SkF6wbooMmkDHETDNqZJxD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SkF6wbooMmkDHETDNqZJxD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SkF6wbooMmkDHETDNqZJxD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SkF6wbooMmkDHETDNqZJxD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SkF6wbooMmkDHETDNqZJxD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;As a professional athlete, this feels huge&#8217; &#8211; Life Time Grand Prix series introduces pregnancy policy<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/izcWNxyRNPwEDiSaSfDDoh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/izcWNxyRNPwEDiSaSfDDoh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/izcWNxyRNPwEDiSaSfDDoh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/izcWNxyRNPwEDiSaSfDDoh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/izcWNxyRNPwEDiSaSfDDoh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Amstel Gold Race Ladies Edition 2026 route<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8UL7P993cuH8sXmBTmLuU3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8UL7P993cuH8sXmBTmLuU3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8UL7P993cuH8sXmBTmLuU3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8UL7P993cuH8sXmBTmLuU3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8UL7P993cuH8sXmBTmLuU3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It was so close&#8217; &#8211; Breakthrough moment sees Fleur Moors on the podium at In Flanders Fields<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It almost went wrong&#8217; \u2013 Despite sprint scare, Lorena Wiebes took one of her most impressive wins yet at In Flanders Fields<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xgrujA9SdLqVnWSHiwmjc4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xgrujA9SdLqVnWSHiwmjc4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xgrujA9SdLqVnWSHiwmjc4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xgrujA9SdLqVnWSHiwmjc4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xgrujA9SdLqVnWSHiwmjc4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;They were trying to hurt each other&#8217; \u2013 Florian Vermeersch fades in front row seat to latest Wout van Aert versus Mathieu van der Poel battle at In Flanders Fields<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SkNFyskkTPC8G6jb7nWK9V-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SkNFyskkTPC8G6jb7nWK9V-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SkNFyskkTPC8G6jb7nWK9V-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SkNFyskkTPC8G6jb7nWK9V-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SkNFyskkTPC8G6jb7nWK9V-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It was clear that Mathieu was not pulling full gas&#8217; \u2013 Wout van Aert foiled by &#8216;defensive&#8217; ride from Van der Poel in promising In Flanders Fields attack<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vJzUBdH8atLF8LJ6UiMygk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vJzUBdH8atLF8LJ6UiMygk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vJzUBdH8atLF8LJ6UiMygk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vJzUBdH8atLF8LJ6UiMygk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vJzUBdH8atLF8LJ6UiMygk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;If we had gone all out I think we could have made it&#8217; 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But why exactly did the riders who made it over the top of the final Kemmelberg at In Flanders Fields work with her in the final 35km, knowing that any sort of sprint would result in near-certain defeat?<\/p>\n<p>Having raced aggressively in the opening 100km, UAE Team ADQ found themselves with two riders in the leading group of five heading towards the finale in Wevelgem, Karlijn Swinkels and Eleonora Gasparrini.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ffcff1da-29b0-4ae1-9b16-21b0f3fa61da-2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">On paper, rolling attacks in the last few kilometres looks the surefire tactic to try and get away from the dominant Dutch sprinter, and they started on that path with 4km to go as the Italian blasted off and the other forced Wiebes to chase it herself.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;It almost went wrong&#8217; \u2013 Despite sprint scare, Lorena Wiebes took one of her most impressive wins yet at In Flanders Fields<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PRaDmmLdJcwtpAZEyEc6o5-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PRaDmmLdJcwtpAZEyEc6o5-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">In Flanders Fields Women: Lorena Wiebes sprints to record third consecutive victory in Wevelgem<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MY9nBKorFiDikHC6qjfVBF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MY9nBKorFiDikHC6qjfVBF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;She was the Plan A&#8217; \u2013 Defending champion Lorena Wiebes happy to play team role for SD Worx-Protime as Lotte Kopecky wins Milan-San Remo Women<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Despite almost staying ahead, Wiebes ultimately had enough left in the tank to bring it back, and from here, no response came from Swinkels, who admitted post-race that a decision was made for one of the pair to anticipate and one to save for the sprint.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;Actually, we decided one of us decided to save a little bit more for the sprint,&#8221; said Swinkels. &#8220;At first, we were thinking it was Gaspa&#8217; that would save a bit more, so I was pulling more in the beginning, trying to get the break up the road.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;In the final, we decided to do it in this way. We tried to play the game in the final this time, with Gasparinni going for a breakaway, and I think she did a really strong attack. I tried to sprint myself in the final, but, of course, it&#8217;s hard with Lorena there.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I think the highest possible result today was the third place. I can live with this. I think we raced really well as a team, and we gave our all.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-uddKPhwFqQEjWW9FqvcCMP\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-uddKPhwFqQEjWW9FqvcCMP slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7254f308-b707-4119-8ad4-77fc35c146f2\">\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\/7rnUSpaGhwR4njrbSiLejn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rnUSpaGhwR4njrbSiLejn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rnUSpaGhwR4njrbSiLejn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rnUSpaGhwR4njrbSiLejn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rnUSpaGhwR4njrbSiLejn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rnUSpaGhwR4njrbSiLejn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">2026 In Flanders Fields: Lorena Wiebes wins <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"the-big-debate-at-fdj-and-uae-3\">The big debate at FDJ and UAE <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-57723395-b448-452d-bdbc-0dea0cfcd93f\">This brought some confusion to FDJ United-SUEZ sports director Lars Boom, with Elise Chabbey also in that group, and he was clear that he thought a second attack from Swinkels was the way to go against Wiebes.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When Gasparrini attacks, I think at the moment when she comes back, Swinkels has to go again from her teammate, and she doesn&#8217;t,&#8221; Boom told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> at the finish.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;That&#8217;s a pity that it doesn&#8217;t happen, because then the race can change a bit. I think her DS, Michel Cornelisse, also said to do so, so she decided not to do it. Then it&#8217;s in favour of Lorena and that&#8217;s a bit of a pity.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PmXBptWLMGUneXVM7vSz2H-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PmXBptWLMGUneXVM7vSz2H-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: In Flanders Fields Women comes down to the most gripping of finishes <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/epecAqbjxGLWyW6N8nja3X-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/epecAqbjxGLWyW6N8nja3X-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;We make agreements&#8217; \u2013 How Lorena Wiebes and Lotte Kopecky divide the spoils as they head into the Spring Classics<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4DrGGENYzCAGKZCqRpK74-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4DrGGENYzCAGKZCqRpK74-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;I never came back&#8217; &#8211; Untimely mechanical leads to heartache for Lotte Kopecky in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Women<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>While he agreed that the moment Gasparrini&#8217;s attack was the perfect time for someone else to try and break away, be that from his team or one of Chabbey or eventual runner-up Fleur Moors, Cornelisse said he was ultimately proud of his riders&#8217; performance and tactics.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;You know when you go to the sprint that Wiebes is almost impossible to beat, but we had one good attack, and I think Wiebes had a little bit of problems to close the gap,&#8221; Cornelisse told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> outside the team bus.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;That was maybe the chance, for the three others, also the rider of FDJ or our rider, it was a good moment to attack. But think everybody was also on the limit, and then Wiebes played it smart. She kept the tempo high, and she won the sprint.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Wiebes was very strong, but she was alone, so it was a big chance for us to beat her. But she showed that she was the strongest then. I think as a sports director, I can be very proud of the team. We tried everything.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Third and fifth is maybe not the result we hoped for, that we maybe came for me, because you always try to win, but the way we did the race, I think we can be very happy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>With sprinter Ally Wollaston being replaced on the start line, FDJ had the most reason to ride with Wiebes once the move went, with no one waiting in the peloton behind. They also lost star 2026 signing Franzi Koch to a crash just before the most important climbs, so Chabbey was left with one real option.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-2801627d-56a2-49d2-bc14-68482dd8a3df\">\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\/8jq3MmjvJsAFKvun28RpLh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8jq3MmjvJsAFKvun28RpLh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8jq3MmjvJsAFKvun28RpLh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8jq3MmjvJsAFKvun28RpLh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8jq3MmjvJsAFKvun28RpLh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8jq3MmjvJsAFKvun28RpLh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">2026 In Flanders Fields: the leading break in action <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-next-3\">What happens next?<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-8008e6ef-e5f0-4226-803e-9435c1bb766f\">&#8220;We didn&#8217;t have a sprinter, Ally was not there, so at the end it&#8217;s kind of the best we could have in the situation,&#8221; Chabbey told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I didn&#8217;t really know what to do; the pace was so hard, and it was also super hard to attack. In the end, the group behind was also coming fast, so we didn&#8217;t really have a choice but to collaborate to the end. Wiebes was just the strongest, and she really took the responsibility. For sure, a podium is better, but it&#8217;s like this.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We kept riding with Lorena, just because I think being fifth or fourth or third, you never know, but at least being fifth, it&#8217;s a good option,&#8221; concurred Boom.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Then we try to play the game with UAE in the final, but I think Elise was just also a bit done today. She just came from a big block at altitude, and the first race after a block like that is always hard. Too bad we&#8217;re not on the podium, but I think fourth and sixth is not too bad.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The big bonus for both teams is that their main leaders are yet to arrive at this run of cobbled Classics, with Demi Vollering and Elisa Longo Borghini both potentially lining up at Wednesday&#8217;s Dwars door Vlaanderen and next Sunday&#8217;s Tour of Flanders. With them in the race, working with Wiebes likely won&#8217;t be a problem. But SD Worx Protime will also be improved by Milan-San Remo winner and defending Flanders champion Lotte Kopecky. Quite how things will play out with the different line-ups, then, remains to be seen.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a55ae15d-1652-4884-a401-850c83a653c6\"><em><strong>Get unlimited access to our unrivalled 2026 Spring Classics coverage with a Cyclingnews subscription. 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Prior to joining the team he reported on races such as Paris-Roubaix and the Giro d\u2019Italia Donne for Eurosport and has interviewed some of the sport\u2019s top riders in Chlo\u00e9 Dygert, Lizzie Deignan and Wout van Aert. 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\u2013 Despite sprint scare, Lorena Wiebes took one of her most impressive wins yet at In Flanders Fields<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PRaDmmLdJcwtpAZEyEc6o5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PRaDmmLdJcwtpAZEyEc6o5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PRaDmmLdJcwtpAZEyEc6o5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PRaDmmLdJcwtpAZEyEc6o5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PRaDmmLdJcwtpAZEyEc6o5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">In Flanders Fields Women: Lorena Wiebes sprints to record third consecutive victory in Wevelgem<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MY9nBKorFiDikHC6qjfVBF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MY9nBKorFiDikHC6qjfVBF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MY9nBKorFiDikHC6qjfVBF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MY9nBKorFiDikHC6qjfVBF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MY9nBKorFiDikHC6qjfVBF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;She was the Plan A&#8217; 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\u2013 Despite sprint scare, Lorena Wiebes took one of her most impressive wins yet at In Flanders Fields<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PRaDmmLdJcwtpAZEyEc6o5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PRaDmmLdJcwtpAZEyEc6o5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PRaDmmLdJcwtpAZEyEc6o5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PRaDmmLdJcwtpAZEyEc6o5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PRaDmmLdJcwtpAZEyEc6o5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">In Flanders Fields Women: Lorena Wiebes sprints to record third consecutive victory in Wevelgem<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wt2YKRiBZcg73oAhBrsDke-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wt2YKRiBZcg73oAhBrsDke-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wt2YKRiBZcg73oAhBrsDke-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wt2YKRiBZcg73oAhBrsDke-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wt2YKRiBZcg73oAhBrsDke-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Bradyn Lange and Larissa Hartog claim victories at The Hills Gravel<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SkF6wbooMmkDHETDNqZJxD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SkF6wbooMmkDHETDNqZJxD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SkF6wbooMmkDHETDNqZJxD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SkF6wbooMmkDHETDNqZJxD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SkF6wbooMmkDHETDNqZJxD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;As a professional athlete, this feels huge&#8217; 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&#8211; Breakthrough moment sees Fleur Moors on the podium at In Flanders Fields<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It almost went wrong&#8217; \u2013 Despite sprint scare, Lorena Wiebes took one of her most impressive wins yet at In Flanders Fields<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xgrujA9SdLqVnWSHiwmjc4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xgrujA9SdLqVnWSHiwmjc4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xgrujA9SdLqVnWSHiwmjc4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xgrujA9SdLqVnWSHiwmjc4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xgrujA9SdLqVnWSHiwmjc4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;They were trying to hurt each other&#8217; 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&#8211; Breakthrough moment sees Fleur Moors on the podium at In Flanders Fields<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">3<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">&#8216;It almost went wrong&#8217; \u2013 Despite sprint scare, Lorena Wiebes took one of her most impressive wins yet at In Flanders Fields<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">4<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">&#8216;It&#8217;s in favour of Lorena, that&#8217;s a bit of a pity&#8217; \u2013 FDJ United-Suez say UAE Team ADQ had to roll attacks against Wiebes at In Flanders Fields, but defend working with her <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">5<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">Cl\u00e9ment Venturini claims first win in eight years at Roue Tourangelle<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nWomen&#8217;s Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<li>\nIn Flanders Fields-From Middelkerke to Wevelgem Women\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>&#8216;It&#8217;s in favour of Lorena, that&#8217;s a bit of a pity&#8217; \u2013 FDJ United-Suez say UAE Team ADQ had to roll attacks against Wiebes at In Flanders Fields, but defend working with her<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nJames Moultrie <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-03-29T17:41:51Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n29 March 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Inside the tactical finale to Sunday&#8217;s race with Moors, Chabbey, Gasparinni and Swinkels all losing out to Dutch sprinter in breakaway<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-700 mb-2 text-[12px] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-700 [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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But why exactly did the riders who made it over the top of the final Kemmelberg at In Flanders Fields work with her in the final 35km, knowing that any sort of sprint would result in near-certain defeat?<\/p>\n<p>Having raced aggressively in the opening 100km, UAE Team ADQ found themselves with two riders in the leading group of five heading towards the finale in Wevelgem, Karlijn Swinkels and Eleonora Gasparrini.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ffcff1da-29b0-4ae1-9b16-21b0f3fa61da-2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">On paper, rolling attacks in the last few kilometres looks the surefire tactic to try and get away from the dominant Dutch sprinter, and they started on that path with 4km to go as the Italian blasted off and the other forced Wiebes to chase it herself.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;It almost went wrong&#8217; \u2013 Despite sprint scare, Lorena Wiebes took one of her most impressive wins yet at In Flanders Fields<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PRaDmmLdJcwtpAZEyEc6o5-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PRaDmmLdJcwtpAZEyEc6o5-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">In Flanders Fields Women: Lorena Wiebes sprints to record third consecutive victory in Wevelgem<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MY9nBKorFiDikHC6qjfVBF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MY9nBKorFiDikHC6qjfVBF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;She was the Plan A&#8217; \u2013 Defending champion Lorena Wiebes happy to play team role for SD Worx-Protime as Lotte Kopecky wins Milan-San Remo Women<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Despite almost staying ahead, Wiebes ultimately had enough left in the tank to bring it back, and from here, no response came from Swinkels, who admitted post-race that a decision was made for one of the pair to anticipate and one to save for the sprint.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;Actually, we decided one of us decided to save a little bit more for the sprint,&#8221; said Swinkels. &#8220;At first, we were thinking it was Gaspa&#8217; that would save a bit more, so I was pulling more in the beginning, trying to get the break up the road.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;In the final, we decided to do it in this way. We tried to play the game in the final this time, with Gasparinni going for a breakaway, and I think she did a really strong attack. I tried to sprint myself in the final, but, of course, it&#8217;s hard with Lorena there.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I think the highest possible result today was the third place. I can live with this. I think we raced really well as a team, and we gave our all.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-uddKPhwFqQEjWW9FqvcCMP\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-uddKPhwFqQEjWW9FqvcCMP slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7254f308-b707-4119-8ad4-77fc35c146f2\">\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\/7rnUSpaGhwR4njrbSiLejn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rnUSpaGhwR4njrbSiLejn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rnUSpaGhwR4njrbSiLejn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rnUSpaGhwR4njrbSiLejn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rnUSpaGhwR4njrbSiLejn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rnUSpaGhwR4njrbSiLejn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">2026 In Flanders Fields: Lorena Wiebes wins <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"the-big-debate-at-fdj-and-uae-3\">The big debate at FDJ and UAE <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-57723395-b448-452d-bdbc-0dea0cfcd93f\">This brought some confusion to FDJ United-SUEZ sports director Lars Boom, with Elise Chabbey also in that group, and he was clear that he thought a second attack from Swinkels was the way to go against Wiebes.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When Gasparrini attacks, I think at the moment when she comes back, Swinkels has to go again from her teammate, and she doesn&#8217;t,&#8221; Boom told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> at the finish.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;That&#8217;s a pity that it doesn&#8217;t happen, because then the race can change a bit. I think her DS, Michel Cornelisse, also said to do so, so she decided not to do it. Then it&#8217;s in favour of Lorena and that&#8217;s a bit of a pity.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PmXBptWLMGUneXVM7vSz2H-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PmXBptWLMGUneXVM7vSz2H-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: In Flanders Fields Women comes down to the most gripping of finishes <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/epecAqbjxGLWyW6N8nja3X-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/epecAqbjxGLWyW6N8nja3X-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;We make agreements&#8217; \u2013 How Lorena Wiebes and Lotte Kopecky divide the spoils as they head into the Spring Classics<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4DrGGENYzCAGKZCqRpK74-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4DrGGENYzCAGKZCqRpK74-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;I never came back&#8217; &#8211; Untimely mechanical leads to heartache for Lotte Kopecky in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Women<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>While he agreed that the moment Gasparrini&#8217;s attack was the perfect time for someone else to try and break away, be that from his team or one of Chabbey or eventual runner-up Fleur Moors, Cornelisse said he was ultimately proud of his riders&#8217; performance and tactics.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;You know when you go to the sprint that Wiebes is almost impossible to beat, but we had one good attack, and I think Wiebes had a little bit of problems to close the gap,&#8221; Cornelisse told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> outside the team bus.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;That was maybe the chance, for the three others, also the rider of FDJ or our rider, it was a good moment to attack. But think everybody was also on the limit, and then Wiebes played it smart. She kept the tempo high, and she won the sprint.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Wiebes was very strong, but she was alone, so it was a big chance for us to beat her. But she showed that she was the strongest then. I think as a sports director, I can be very proud of the team. We tried everything.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Third and fifth is maybe not the result we hoped for, that we maybe came for me, because you always try to win, but the way we did the race, I think we can be very happy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>With sprinter Ally Wollaston being replaced on the start line, FDJ had the most reason to ride with Wiebes once the move went, with no one waiting in the peloton behind. They also lost star 2026 signing Franzi Koch to a crash just before the most important climbs, so Chabbey was left with one real option.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-2801627d-56a2-49d2-bc14-68482dd8a3df\">\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\/8jq3MmjvJsAFKvun28RpLh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8jq3MmjvJsAFKvun28RpLh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8jq3MmjvJsAFKvun28RpLh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8jq3MmjvJsAFKvun28RpLh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8jq3MmjvJsAFKvun28RpLh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8jq3MmjvJsAFKvun28RpLh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">2026 In Flanders Fields: the leading break in action <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-next-3\">What happens next?<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-8008e6ef-e5f0-4226-803e-9435c1bb766f\">&#8220;We didn&#8217;t have a sprinter, Ally was not there, so at the end it&#8217;s kind of the best we could have in the situation,&#8221; Chabbey told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I didn&#8217;t really know what to do; the pace was so hard, and it was also super hard to attack. In the end, the group behind was also coming fast, so we didn&#8217;t really have a choice but to collaborate to the end. Wiebes was just the strongest, and she really took the responsibility. For sure, a podium is better, but it&#8217;s like this.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We kept riding with Lorena, just because I think being fifth or fourth or third, you never know, but at least being fifth, it&#8217;s a good option,&#8221; concurred Boom.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Then we try to play the game with UAE in the final, but I think Elise was just also a bit done today. She just came from a big block at altitude, and the first race after a block like that is always hard. Too bad we&#8217;re not on the podium, but I think fourth and sixth is not too bad.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The big bonus for both teams is that their main leaders are yet to arrive at this run of cobbled Classics, with Demi Vollering and Elisa Longo Borghini both potentially lining up at Wednesday&#8217;s Dwars door Vlaanderen and next Sunday&#8217;s Tour of Flanders. With them in the race, working with Wiebes likely won&#8217;t be a problem. But SD Worx Protime will also be improved by Milan-San Remo winner and defending Flanders champion Lotte Kopecky. Quite how things will play out with the different line-ups, then, remains to be seen.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a55ae15d-1652-4884-a401-850c83a653c6\"><em><strong>Get unlimited access to our unrivalled 2026 Spring Classics coverage with a Cyclingnews subscription. 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