{"id":1860584,"date":"2026-04-01T11:44:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T08:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1860584"},"modified":"2026-04-01T11:44:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T08:44:43","slug":"as-it-happened-late-attackers-hold-off-the-chase-group-in-thrilling-finale-in-dwars-door-vlaanderen-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1860584","title":{"rendered":"As it Happened &#8211; Late attackers hold off the chase group in thrilling finale in Dwars door Vlaanderen Women"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd-1024-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nlive-article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero hero-live news-article widget-hero widget-hero-fter-review\">\n<div class=\"clear-both widget-header\">\n<\/div>\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\" class=\"news-article\">\n<div class=\"header-container\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nWomen&#8217;s Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<li>\nDwars door Vlaanderen Women\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<header>\n<div class=\"header-sub-container\">\n<h1 class=\"review-title-long \">As it Happened &#8211; Late attackers hold off the chase group in thrilling finale in Dwars door Vlaanderen Women<\/h1>\n<h2>Marlen Reusser beats Demi Vollering in final sprint in Waregem<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<div class=\"byline\">\nLive-reports<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\">\n<span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nDan Challis <\/span><br \/>\n<span><br \/>\nlast updated<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:45:21Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n1 April 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><br \/>\n<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<nav class=\"socialite-widget box less-space \" data-contexturl=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/dwars-door-vlaanderen-women-live-longo-borghini-looks-to-retain-title-in-battle-with-vos-vollering-and-kopecky\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"socialite\">\n<ul class=\"socialite-widget-ul\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-facebook\">\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-twitter\">\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-pinterest\">\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-email\">\n<p><i class=\"icon icon-envelope-solid\"><\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>    <span class=\"text-[color:--comment-count-text-color,inherit]\"><span>0<\/span> <span class=\"visible hidden sm:inline-block\">Comments<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n    <span class=\"text-[color:--comment-count-text-color,inherit] hidden visible sm:inline-block\">Join the conversation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<aside class=\"mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-700 mb-2 text-[12px] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-700 [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here\u2019s how it works.\n<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<figure>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: (L-R) Race winner Marlen Reusser of Switzerland and Team Movistar and Demi Vollering of Netherlands and Team FDJ United - SUEZ sprint at finish line during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" class=\"block-image-ads hero-image w-full\" data-component-name=\"Image\"><figcaption class=\"mt-2\"> <span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: \u00a9 Getty Images)<\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo\" class=\"contents\" data-only-inline=\"1\">\n<div class=\"visible flex flex-row flex-nowrap sticky max-lg:-ml-5 top-[60px] sm:top-0 z-[9994] w-screen lg:w-full h-[50px] bg-white p-0 mb-5 border-neutral-200 border border-solid\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Variants:Inline\" data-analytics-id=\"sticky-nav\" id=\"sticky-nav--inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"sticky-nav\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-row w-full h-full overflow-x-scroll overflow-y-hidden tracking-normal overscroll-x-contain\" id=\"sticky-nav__scroll-container\">\n<span class=\"pl-4 my-auto text-base font-semibold font-article-heading lg:pl-3 lg:text-sm whitespace-nowrap uppercase\">Jump to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-row w-auto border-y-0\">\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\nborder-b-[3px] border-b-[var(--jumpto-underline-color)] border-solid font-semibold \" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Race Situation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Neutral Start<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>128.8km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>120km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Breakaway<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>110km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>100km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Hellestraat (1.5km at 3.5%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>90km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Volkegemberg (1.1km at 4%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Holleweg (0.6km)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>80km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Berg Ten Houte (1.1km at 5.4%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>70km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>60km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Knokteberg-Trieu (1km at 7.8%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Hotond (1.2km at 3.2%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>50km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Mariaborrestraat (2.4km)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Eikenberg (1.2km at 5.2%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>40km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>30km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Doorn (1.6km)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Huispontweg (1.6km)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Nokereberg (0.4km at 4%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Herlegemstraat<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>15km<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>10km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Herlegemstraat (0.8km)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>5km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>4km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>3km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>2km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>1km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Marlen Reusser wins Dwars door Vlaanderen Women 2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"pinned-content\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-pinned-content widget-contentparsed-pinned-content widget-pinned news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div class=\" article-body \">\n<div class>\n<p id=\"elk-db600665-3b91-4dac-b628-89f408c1f84e\"><strong>Dwars door Vlaanderen Women 2026 &#8211; Preview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Analysing the contenders at Dwars door Vlaanderen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-db600665-3b91-4dac-b628-89f408c1f84e-2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong>Dwars door Vlaanderen Women 2026 &#8211; Route<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong>How To Watch Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d57e4442-3e01-41b8-8a6f-2a2f686ebb5b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wDqcFB3zPRJmyrL3La54vC.png\" alt=\"Route map for 2026 Dwars door Vlaanderen Women\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Route map for 2026 Dwars door Vlaanderen Women <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Flanders Classics)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-race-situation\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-race-situation\"><span>Race Situation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-a44b40c8-b8c4-45f2-8c89-d3fb0d15d9aa\">Race report: <strong>Marlen Reusser claims victory in photo finish<\/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 <i class=\"fa fa-refresh\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div id=\"ad-unit-1\" class=\"ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:LiveReportUpdater\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T11:38:18+00:00\">2026-04-01T11:38:18.794Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e455e791-e792-4600-8261-ba31fee3b857\">Welcome to Cyclingnews&#8217; live coverage of the 2026 edition of Dwars door Vlaanderen Women. It&#8217;s the final tune-up ahead of the big one on Sunday, the Ronde van Vlaanderen.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mid-article-leaderboard\" class=\"ad-unit sm:hidden block\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T11:46:53+00:00\">2026-04-01T11:46:53.431Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-70a2953d-3ec3-47ca-8a16-687825724e73\">Almost all of the big favourites for Monument glory on Sunday are present today in Waregem as they look to get a final hit-out in the legs. The major absentee is Lorena Wiebes, who has already proven her form in a big way this spring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T11:47:07+00:00\">2026-04-01T11:47:07.579Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c9ca6e28-7c67-472e-91af-9275515aad0b\">The race gets underway in just over half an hour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T11:50:26+00:00\">2026-04-01T11:50:26.649Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5d32af90-6d7d-4711-b195-1861a0272014\">Several favourites for the race today haven&#8217;t raced much of the Classics season so far, instead either choosing to keep themselves fresh or recovering from illness or injury.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Kim Le Court-Pienaar is one rider who hasn&#8217;t raced much, Demi Vollering is back in Belgium after her Omloop het Nieuwsblad victory in February and reigning champion Elisa Longo Borghini is taking in her first Belgian race of the year, having already been a winner at the UAE Tour and Trofeo Oro in Euro.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T11:53:32+00:00\">2026-04-01T11:53:32.814Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6587dbf1-9370-4136-918c-ea9d8f36d80c\">Another returnee to the foray is Marlen Reusser.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Swiss hasn&#8217;t been seen since she pulled out of the UAE Tour on the third stage after suffering deep cuts on her hand and knee in a crash.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-6587dbf1-9370-4136-918c-ea9d8f36d80c-2\">&#8220;She&#8217;s in full preparation for La Vuelta which is the most important thing, but she&#8217;s ready to race and ready to go for Flanders,&#8221; Movistar Sports Director Kelvin Dekker told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> this week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8216;She&#8217;ll be one of our big cards to play&#8217; \u2013 Marlen Reusser primed to hit the ground running for Movistar at Dwars door Vlaanderen after long injury sideline<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7df2e2d1-e740-4efb-89ae-d8213faa8762\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX.jpg\" alt=\"FELANITX - PUIG DE SANT SALVADOR, SPAIN - JANUARY 24: Marlen Reusser of Switzerland and Movistar Team crosses the finish line on second place during the 3rd Challenge Femenino Ciclista Mallorca 2026 - Trofeo Marratxi a 128.8km one day race from Marratxi to Felanitx - Puig de Sant Salvador 467m on January 24, 2026 in Felanitx - Puig de Sant Salvador, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T11:55:52+00:00\">2026-04-01T11:55:52.413Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8d474ccd-f26c-4803-95a8-686856e2229a\">If Reusser has the form, she will no doubt be a contender today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Other big favourites include Longo Borghini, Lotte Kopecky and Marianne Vos.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-8d474ccd-f26c-4803-95a8-686856e2229a-2\">Here&#8217;s our analysis of how the race could pan out today.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More than a Tour of Flanders warm-up \u2013 Analysing the contenders at Dwars door Vlaanderen<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7ea20f88-b3f3-4be7-9ae4-d1613944d701\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rk3esFqRGQfMaCDXoZMm9W.jpg\" alt=\"Wout van Aert and Demi Vollering are among the main contenders at Dwars door Vlaanderen\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:04:25+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:04:25.851Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-960c796f-ee31-4d8c-bea4-f18a0a1209ac\">Let&#8217;s have a look at what the riders are facing today. With eight climbs and six cobbled sectors for the riders to contend with, it&#8217;s going to be a challenging day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">After a flat opening section, the difficulties will come thick and fast, particularly in the second half of the 128.8 kilometres.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-960c796f-ee31-4d8c-bea4-f18a0a1209ac-2\">Here are the key points out on course:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Climbs:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hellestraat (1.5km @ 3.5% after 28km)<\/p>\n<p>Volkegemberg (1.1km @ 4% after 46km)<\/p>\n<p>Berg Ten Houte (1.1km @ 5.4% after 57km)<\/p>\n<p>Knokteberg &#8211; Trieu (1km @ 7.8% after 74km)<\/p>\n<p>Hotond (1.2km @ 3.2% after 77km)<\/p>\n<p>Eikenberg (1.2km @ 5% after 89km)<\/p>\n<p>Nokereberg (0.4km @ 4.6% after 107km)<\/p>\n<p>Nokereberg (0.4km @ 4.6% after 119km)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cobbles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Holleweg (0.6km after 47km)<\/p>\n<p>Mariaborrestraat (2.4km after 84km)<\/p>\n<p>Doorn (1.6km after 99km)<\/p>\n<p>Huisepontweg (1.6km after 102km)<\/p>\n<p>Herlegemstraat (0.8km after 110km)<\/p>\n<p>Herlegemstraat (0.8km after 122.5km)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:08:41+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:08:41.198Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-85463032-5a88-43e0-8d04-27c43b5ab61f\">Last year Dwars doo Vlaanderen Women was all about one woman: Elisa Longo Borghini.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">She attacked with 30km to go on the Huisepontweg cobble sector to win solo by more than two minutes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Here&#8217;s a reminder of how it happened: <strong>Dwars door Vlaanderen Women: Elisa Longo Borghini launches long-range solo attack and lands 50th career victory<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b59803dc-fef5-497b-881b-83f22920fc34\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L3rpGMoZ2btVmRBoESyX6R.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 02: Elisa Longo Borghini of Italy and UAE Team ADQ competes in the breakaway during the 13rd Dwars door Vlaanderen 2025 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.5km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 02, 2025 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Tomas Sisk - Pool\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:10:47+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:10:47.565Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-neutral-start\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-neutral-start\"><span>Neutral Start<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b8d01480-aaa2-4b3d-8d8a-a6b62bc25123\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders have signed on and are ready to go. It&#8217;s time for the neutral roll-out.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-834d7a79-780e-463d-b7fd-5ee6bad269a6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/U2iwTqShdmJX3wQgm7acid.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: Kim Le Court Pienaar of Mauritius, Fauve Bastiaenssen of Belgium, Letizia Borghesi of Italy, Marthe Goossens of Belgium, Nicole Steigenga of Netherlands, Alana Castrique of Belgium and Team AG Insurance - Soudal prior to the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:16:02+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:16:02.917Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a5ad6fbb-5daa-4be5-8e28-1afb02399ce9\">After a difficult 2025, Lotte Kopecky has made a remarkable return to form this spring.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The former world champion was victorious at Nokere Koerse two weeks ago before taking a big win at Milan-San Remo a few days later.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Are these ominous signs for the rest of the spring? We will find out more today on a more challenging course about Kopecky&#8217;s shape.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6fb02f41-9fcf-417f-8b35-fca8b1024492\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gifbEzJQKfWQFSZSb88FFS.jpg\" alt=\"Belgian Lotte Kopecky of SD Worx-Protime pictured at the start of the women elite race of the &amp;#039;Dwars Door Vlaanderen&amp;#039; cycling event, 128,9km from Roeselare to Waregem, Wednesday 01 April 2026.BELGA PHOTO TOM GOYVAERTS (Photo by Tom Goyvaerts \/ BELGA MAG \/ Belga \/ AFP via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:17:55+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:17:55.639Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6fdf56af-bcda-446f-a68a-89ee4079708d\"><strong>Enjoying our live Classics coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong><\/strong><u><strong>Find out more.<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:18:51+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:18:51.418Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-128-8km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-128-8km-to-go\"><span>128.8km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-3821a688-5fdf-40d1-b145-0c2bfa5b986c\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders have set off from Waregem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:19:45+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:19:45.573Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-45ff8bd5-486b-467d-b7ae-3544106417b4\">There&#8217;s news of one DNS from the start-list today. Alana Castrique of AG Insurance-Soudal hasn&#8217;t taken to the start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:21:07+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:21:07.687Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-22cc33e0-58e6-4598-ba93-786c232017d5\">It&#8217;s a benign opening 40 kilometres as the peloton loops around Waregem before heading south towards the first hill of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:27:09+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:27:09.768Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3c29b7d4-8c99-4ebb-86d2-211eb449f543\">There&#8217;s a gentle wind out on course today, so there&#8217;s little chance of echelons.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There is a bit of sun, too, and the temperature is around 13 degrees celsius.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:29:15+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:29:15.798Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-131c82f1-f276-4e66-b435-30614fae99a2\">Demi Vollering looking focussed ahead of the race.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">She won Dwars door Vlaanderen Women in 2023 with a solo move.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e510ffa7-58e6-451d-bfe0-f88886492874\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9b4T2hK8ghtthKe3Vbn2K.jpg\" alt=\"Dutch Demi Vollering of FDJ United-SUEZ pictured at the start of the women elite race of the &amp;#039;Dwars Door Vlaanderen&amp;#039; cycling event, 128,9km from Roeselare to Waregem, Wednesday 01 April 2026.BELGA PHOTO TOM GOYVAERTS (Photo by Tom Goyvaerts \/ BELGA MAG \/ Belga \/ AFP via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:31:34+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:31:34.279Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5cfea3f0-17ed-4f76-9426-e5cf8db2de5e\">Here&#8217;s a clip of the riders leaving Waregem a few minutes ago.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2039315804735381845\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The women&#8217;s race is on as well! The peloton left Waregem and is on its way to the official start. \ud83d\ude80 #DDV26 pic.twitter.com\/xxooD9HVRwApril 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:32:50+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:32:50.849Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-120km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ce271592-e33d-4b93-93ca-f49f19f1d4a8\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">No attacks yet from the peloton<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:35:15+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:35:15.328Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2827423c-9e51-4720-a083-a081ebda4dcb\">Another shot of the riders setting off, with plenty of support on show for Belgian superstar Lotte Kopecky.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-abe9bac3-2523-4f6b-889c-99197488558a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/68mUJsSvhHkAG42GzsWjnB.jpg\" alt=\"Belgian Lotte Kopecky of SD Worx-Protime, Belgian Mischa Bredewold of SD Worx-Protime, Dutch Puck Pieterse of Fenix-Premier Tech and Italian Elisa Longo Borghini of UAE Team ADQ pictured at the start of the women elite race of the &amp;#039;Dwars Door Vlaanderen&amp;#039; cycling event, 128,9km from Roeselare to Waregem, Wednesday 01 April 2026.BELGA PHOTO TOM GOYVAERTS (Photo by Tom Goyvaerts \/ BELGA MAG \/ Belga \/ AFP via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:39:06+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:39:06.564Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d255d5b2-3af3-48bf-b709-6a1e1f73b0af\">Alongside Reusser, Cat Ferguson is another card for Movistar to play today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">She had a few words to say about the imperious form of Lorena Wiebes earlier this week. She also thinks that she is making significant progress this year in the Classics.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-d255d5b2-3af3-48bf-b709-6a1e1f73b0af-2\">&#8220;I feel physically much stronger than last year. I think more in a sense of I sort of fatigue less, and that&#8217;s probably just due to the fact I did no cyclocross over the winter, and I just committed to training,&#8221; she told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> in Belgium this week.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As well as the fact I&#8217;m a year older and experienced as well. But I think I&#8217;m just enjoying each race a lot more now than last year. It&#8217;s not quite as nerve-racking going into a race, and I feel a bit more confident with positioning and understanding how professional racing is going.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8216;Wiebes is an absolute animal&#8217; \u2013 Cat Ferguson says riders need to believe SD Worx-Protime star is beatable, or &#8216;it&#8217;s never going to happen&#8217;<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ed042c63-10c6-4567-be41-57102dad74db\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9iRjhDpyxsHBF8oDq5aghf.jpg\" alt=\"Cat Ferguson racing in Belgium early in 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:40:18+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:40:18.222Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ed816703-3c95-41d9-831c-2c198b6cf082\">There has been an attack by five riders in an attempt to form a breakaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:41:29+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:41:29.835Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-361ea059-4530-478e-9a22-7b8c6e0fd90d\">The peloton has just completed a lap of Waregem, looping over the north of the city. Now, they are heading south towards the first climb of the day. The Hellestraat will be upon them in around 10km.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:44:11+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:44:11.947Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-breakaway\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-breakaway\"><span>Breakaway<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-8ea244ae-94cf-4b15-abc5-0a5ec4aa6b05\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Mia Gjertsen (Uno X-Mobility), Mia Griffin (Picnic-PostNL), Alison Avoine (Ma Petite Enterprise), Idoia Eraso (Laboral Kitxka-Fundacion Euskadi) and Natalie Quinn (Mayenne-Monbana-Mypie) are the riders in front with a 45 seconds lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:45:09+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:45:09.239Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-110km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-d7a406af-97a9-4212-9506-8bc4a2c127f3\">L\u00e9a Rondel (Mayenne-Monbana-Mypie) is in between the two groups with around 30 seconds to the front of the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:45:41+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:45:41.418Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-49043437-5eba-4d8a-8d10-035a81d9649a\">The front group now have a lead of one minute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:47:17+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:47:17.330Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f0652408-9c94-4af3-893c-8687827c3231\">There is around 7km until the first climb of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:51:26+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:51:26.310Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-818340f6-40c8-4ff7-b07f-32662ef8d179\">27-year-old Mia Griffin is the most seasoned of this leading group, having taken part in the Tour de France Femmes last year for Picnic-PostNL. This is her third Dwars door Vlaanderen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:52:49+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:52:49.096Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-98d20ada-0c11-4233-97fc-c5d2aea7558b\">Rondel was caught by the peloton.<\/p>\n<p>Another counter-attack has set off in pursuit of the leading five. New Pan-American champion Catalina Soto Campos is in the move alongside Bodine Vollering and C\u00e9lia Le Mou\u00ebl.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:53:23+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:53:23.090Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f31a7e8c-e9e0-4e05-a3af-cb9ea21102f6\">The chase group is 45 seconds behind the lead, with the peloton happy to let this go out to 2:30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:54:49+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:54:49.210Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-73ce3ca0-a73a-4e89-b287-e73f4f2bbb3f\">Our first look at the breakaway, with Alison Avoine driving it on the front.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-23a7e49d-5b9b-486f-aa48-e08cade06f07\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rt9cRjNDHfFxt4WA39qPJm.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: (L-R) Idoia Eraso of Spain and Team Laboral Kutxa - Fundacion Euskadi and Alison Avoine of France and Team Ma Petite Entreprise compete in the breakaway during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:56:17+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:56:17.692Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9faf71af-2c33-4005-bb1e-6fbaa5fc90c6\">A relaxed looking bunch allowing the leaders&#8217; advantage to grow.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a9b2ac5b-67d4-4af5-ad22-5369c549c8ac\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TJ9LxzxfEvbvTeseENhkM9.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: A general view of the peloton competing during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:57:17+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:57:17.876Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-100km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-6e01f316-cf40-4eaa-89c6-3ac9af5ac59c\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">After a few lumps, the riders are now descending towards the Hellestraat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:58:23+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:58:23.644Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-hellestraat-1-5km-at-3-5\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-hellestraat-1-5km-at-3-5\"><span>Hellestraat (1.5km at 3.5%)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-3e9f4c7c-fa55-4485-b5ee-7cb02cd1e4b8\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The first climb of the day<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:03:12+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:03:12.731Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3d4db6bb-2592-474b-814f-a6adaa423b83\">What of Puck Pieterse and Fenix-Premier Tech today? The Dutch rider has looked good so far this spring, but is yet to take a win.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Sprinter Charlotte Kool has just crashed in the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8f714e9f-ac30-4e10-8221-157ffdd0b3b7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qN459Re3XwaqZxRfjpjzZk.jpg\" alt=\"Fenix-Premier Tech riders pictured at the start of the women elite race of the &amp;#039;Dwars Door Vlaanderen&amp;#039; cycling event, 128,9km from Roeselare to Waregem, Wednesday 01 April 2026.BELGA PHOTO TOM GOYVAERTS (Photo by Tom Goyvaerts \/ BELGA MAG \/ Belga \/ AFP via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:06:22+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:06:22.843Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e0c5a32c-1e75-4da9-bd88-c59ae328cf45\">This race mostly goes the way of the attackers and the big favourites, but occasionally with a headwind the sprinters can have their day. Chiara Consonni is a former winner here, having taken the bunch sprint in 2022.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Consonni is joined on the start-list by the likes of Ally Wollaston, Georgia Baker, Linda Zanetti and Kool &#8211; of whom we are awaiting news as to whether she has continued the race after her fall.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:07:47+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:07:47.978Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cac1536c-fc4f-4dc3-afd5-101cbe99f350\">Bodine Vollering was dropped from the chase group over the Hellestraat and is around 20 seconds behind Le Mou\u00ebl and Soto Campos, who in turn have a 30 second deficit to the front of the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:09:08+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:09:08.142Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f53fa17f-169d-438a-8eb9-ae9225b47cad\">There can be little doubt that UAE Team ADQ have been one of the teams of the season so far. They are mobbing the front of the peloton in support of Longo Borghini.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-edc42030-94ac-409a-a53d-988081c88ef6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CBzzeH8ZQcLcoCZDDRqCih.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: Elisa Longo Borghini of Italy and UAE Team ADQ competes during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:09:33+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:09:33.061Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-65d8aad5-f8f6-437c-82a2-29ef4d5c3c71\">The peloton is now almost four minutes behind the lead group of five.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:12:05+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:12:05.326Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6be8dfb3-fc4f-48e2-8b65-7082a2485329\">Charlotte Kool is back in the peloton.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Dutch rider is in decent form at the moment and was 7th at In Flanders Fields on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:16:06+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:16:06.639Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b8667d8e-c0b8-46c9-b889-711dc5612d7e\">Chilean Catalina Soto Campos leads the intermediate group between the leaders and peloton.<\/p>\n<p>B.Vollering is dropped from this group now. Soto Campos and Le Mou\u00ebl are around 18 seconds behind the leaders.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3dc03b44-2cf4-493b-b9c5-c28e83b71698\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DvxiWtkRPCFnjFWkzZ4wVY.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: (L-R) Bodine Vollering of Netherlands and Team VolkerWessels, Celia Le Mouel of France and Team Ma Petite Entreprise and Catalina Anais Soto of Chile and Team Laboral Kutxa - Fundacion Euskadi compete in the chase group during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:17:30+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:17:30.059Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-90km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-740c881d-d5ec-43d0-98b1-3cd1821e2a5a\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The leaders are not far from the Volkegemberg climb now, which is quickly followed by the Holleweg cobbled sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:19:27+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:19:27.898Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-335f324d-781d-482a-94d1-827136a21d56\">The riders are about to pass through Oudenaarde.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:21:35+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:21:35.984Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b8695841-cdb2-406c-ada7-53a2fb527d25\">Soto Campos and Le Mou\u00ebl have joined the leaders. We now have a breakaway of seven at the front of the race.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Bodine Vollering is around 90 seconds behind and will be absorbed by the bunch.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:25:06+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:25:06.627Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8500bfc4-19b3-4a52-a05d-bdac8b83f4e0\">The full compliment of seven in the front group:<\/p>\n<p>Catalina Soto Campos<br \/>Idoia Eraso<br \/>Mia Gjertsen<br \/>Mia Griffin<br \/>Alison Avoine<br \/>C\u00e9lia Le Mou\u00ebl<br \/>Natalia Quinn<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ecd7c43f-9419-48ee-85fe-47c232cac3ee\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oZWPoWjoGMbHAtSRACFSZ9.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: (L-R) Mia Griffin of Ireland and Team Picnic PostNL and Catalina Anais Soto of Chile and Team Laboral Kutxa - Fundacion Euskadi compete during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:26:16+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:26:16.724Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-volkegemberg-1-1km-at-4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-volkegemberg-1-1km-at-4\"><span>Volkegemberg (1.1km at 4%)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-814d87d1-21fc-4a6e-89be-62d140116a2d\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The leaders are on the second climb of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:26:57+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:26:57.727Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-899aff66-94d1-4eae-a7da-968910be42d4\">The peloton is 4:15 behind the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:29:09+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:29:09.830Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-holleweg-0-6km\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-holleweg-0-6km\"><span>Holleweg (0.6km)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-be146870-a0a7-4530-88eb-f4a9465c9df9\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Off the climb, straight onto the day&#8217;s first cobbled sector,<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:30:07+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:30:07.372Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0b6acb85-466a-483d-abd9-426350885fb7\">There is a plateau after this, followed by a descent towards the Berg Ten Houte climb &#8211; appetisers for what&#8217;s to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:31:27+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:31:27.797Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-80km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-80km-to-go\"><span>80km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-dfa0eb91-2110-40ed-ab81-852ef1085732\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Cobbles dealt with. The leaders now have 4:20 over the peloton and are working well together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:34:48+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:34:48.056Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e2386c1f-caf2-4dc6-a6d2-872184894bd5\">Romina Hinojosa of Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9 Ladies has abandoned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:35:23+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:35:23.423Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b15a41dc-23e0-45ae-8ec6-21507e9b47f7\">A chunk has been chopped off the advantage of the leaders after the climb. They now have 3:30 over the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:39:03+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:39:03.706Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-260b7ff9-a509-443e-817d-265ae111ea34\">Not a great day so far for Fenix-Premier Tech. Puck Pieterse has crashed in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:39:33+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:39:33.503Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-31a97075-369d-4209-928a-d576d789d384\">The pace is up in the bunch now ahead of Berg Ten Houte. The gap to the front has dropped to 2:40.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:42:36+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:42:36.576Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-berg-ten-houte-1-1km-at-5-4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-berg-ten-houte-1-1km-at-5-4\"><span>Berg Ten Houte (1.1km at 5.4%)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-04b93a8b-e097-4d27-9276-97495bd407a4\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">A tough ascent with a cobbled sector. How will the bunch approach this one?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:43:46+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:43:46.635Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-79a9a191-c176-4dd2-8bb0-efb0259d3b93\">After a long time between the two groups, Bodine Vollering has been caught by the peloton on the Berg Ten Houte.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:44:53+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:44:53.455Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2305de14-5b5e-4752-9f5f-c5bd6f090fa8\">They are over the top of Berg Ten Houte now, with a long flat section to follow before the toughest climb of the race: the Knokteberg-Trieu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:46:12+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:46:12.738Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-669ce5bb-05bb-416a-9879-dc64967287cc\">Will these long-time rivals come to blows again later today?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c72ee79e-067f-48e7-b4f8-d1f076efd61b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hMCwLLhdxETWvBnXLPr4M6.jpg\" alt=\"Belgian Lotte Kopecky of SD Worx-Protime, Dutch Demi Vollering of FDJ United&amp;amp;amp;#8208 and SUEZ pictured at the start of the women elite race of the &amp;#039;Dwars Door Vlaanderen&amp;#039; cycling event, 128,9km from Roeselare to Waregem, Wednesday 01 April 2026.BELGA PHOTO TOM GOYVAERTS (Photo by Tom Goyvaerts \/ BELGA MAG \/ Belga \/ AFP via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:46:49+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:46:49.784Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-70km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-091d0113-c5d0-4d8c-bee1-d0c7abe566b4\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The advantage for the leaders is down to 2:10.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:51:55+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:51:55.726Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-09dee4ca-d7e7-40af-ada2-0db099c82acf\">Lidl-Trek are here with emerging star Fleur Moors today, who impressed with second at In Flanders Fields on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more about the 20-year-old Belgian &#8211; <strong>&#8216;She&#8217;s a real go-getter&#8217; \u2013 Who is Fleur Moors, the rapidly rising star who has challenged Lorena Wiebes twice already this season?<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3586b0da-d82a-4b80-93ed-cadb3d69ec1c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/93SnNdNKDEyjLFPguDLeAY.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: Lucinda Brand of Netherlands, Loes Adegeest of Netherlands, Emma Norsgaard Bjerg of Denmark, Lauretta Hanson of Australia, Fleur Moors of Belgium, Shirin van Anrooij of Netherlands and Team Lidl - Trek prior to the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:52:46+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:52:46.295Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ee7636fe-4012-4aaa-a367-0f4ebbc912f2\">The pace in the peloton is high at the moment. Another 30 seconds have been subtracted from the gap. The leaders now have 1:40.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:53:53+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:53:53.474Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cf8a5901-3ec0-48e3-9840-c2a92317f507\">FDJ United-SUEZ and UAE Team ADQ lead the bunch on the cobbles.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d965b6b7-b5d4-403d-89f6-93cb704fc70e\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HbQpYQMV5xQT2i49dLQC5A.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: A general view of the peloton competing during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:54:27+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:54:27.077Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-38947320-348a-4e30-91eb-6d04b553ff21\">There&#8217;s 10km to go before the Knokterberg-Trieu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:59:04+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:59:04.038Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-60km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ce66c763-8ca0-4869-9644-9568748c42cc\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Still 1:40 for the leaders, but the race is about to hit its most intense section of climbs and cobbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:03:41+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:03:41.285Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e3ddb0a7-bc8b-4afc-a411-7620f7e2b47d\">Brodie Chapman has been a constant presence on the front of the peloton so far this spring.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d8504faf-66f7-47be-aab2-9b4694bb6b27\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H4bU3L5DD2qCYDfNKSSqPQ.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: Brodie Chapman of Australia and UAE Team ADQ competes during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:06:01+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:06:01.282Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-knokteberg-trieu-1km-at-7-8\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-knokteberg-trieu-1km-at-7-8\"><span>Knokteberg-Trieu (1km at 7.8%)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-f409422b-ca6b-4e67-b534-7c465d0b40d6\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Time for the toughest climb of the day, and it kicks off a second half of the race that contains four more climbs and five more cobbled sectors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The race really begins now.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:06:52+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:06:52.802Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e853c238-d616-4745-970e-6a378b9d1fad\">The Knokteberg begins gingerly before ramping up above 10% at the top. Mercifully, it&#8217;s not laden with cobbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:10:07+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:10:07.762Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b92b893a-8ec1-464c-acdd-c7730b81f60e\">The riders are over the Knokteberg and are heading straight to the next climb: Hotond.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:12:28+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:12:28.994Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-hotond-1-2km-at-3-2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-hotond-1-2km-at-3-2\"><span>Hotond (1.2km at 3.2%)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-97ba0535-f522-44ad-bbad-943cd34e2648\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The leaders are on the next climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:13:18+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:13:18.119Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-50km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-3604d6d6-73ac-4dd1-a3c2-a2f95526e9ab\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">After this, the riders take a long shallow descent towards the longest cobbled sector of the day, the Mariaborrestraat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:13:37+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:13:37.463Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6cb6291a-01f3-4af4-9eb3-5ddf468a9cbd\">The gap between leaders and bunch remains at 1:40.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:15:12+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:15:12.478Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7d4e0a4b-5625-42c1-8223-dc4132db584a\">German national champion Franziska Koch of FDJ United-SUEZ is making a move off the front as riders are dropping away off the back of the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:17:36+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:17:36.175Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-955c75be-73e3-4c0b-94fb-e59d73fe7fe2\">The leaders are approaching the Mariaborrestraat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:19:16+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:19:16.857Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a1e4da21-6a0d-49f4-9fc6-e750edd1d5c4\">FDJ United-SUEZ have been attentive towards the front of the bunch all day.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9b6ee7bf-77e4-4606-b8ce-84c63004bba7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5ptLtfaxnTKevBVrjbQstb.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: (L-R) Ally Wollaston of New Zealand and Amber Kraak of Netherlands and Team FDJ United - SUEZ compete during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:22:20+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:22:20.996Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bb73106d-19ae-4f24-bdd8-24c3e66f570b\">The lead has been slashed in the last few minutes and is down to just 30 seconds now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:23:12+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:23:12.496Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e814f1ff-c85d-496c-aaa1-08fa294b497d\">Quinty Ton of Liv-AlUla-Jayco has attacked the peloton and is 13 seconds behind the chasers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:24:17+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:24:17.424Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0d1d9cfe-65d1-4ca3-b2e6-936e8a5bf7b0\">There are several trains leading the peloton now, with SD Worx-ProTime, Lidl-Trek and UAE Team ADQ well represented at the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:25:32+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:25:32.688Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6f59aeae-9250-4bef-a132-4b293e1a0288\">The riders are on a wide highway at the moment, which gives advantage to the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:25:55+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:25:55.787Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3eb8d14c-cb08-4909-aac3-e79e5007f44d\">Ton&#8217;s speculative move has been neutralised.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:26:31+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:26:31.470Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d2442aee-785e-47a8-90de-21e5348069ad\">The peloton is like a washing machine on this wide road, with teams fighting for position ahead of the cobbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:27:20+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:27:20.723Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-mariaborrestraat-2-4km\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-mariaborrestraat-2-4km\"><span>Mariaborrestraat (2.4km)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0d29a829-d1c7-48d6-abca-e7bb24cba503\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Onto the longest cobbled sector of the day. Koch leads onto the sector on the front of the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:28:12+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:28:12.438Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-58bf4f68-a07b-40ac-9d7c-f047d61ff41d\">The peloton is really stretched out on this sector. The leaders only have a handful of seconds of an advantage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:28:28+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:28:28.408Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d165d2b1-43a2-4fe4-9470-73ca5e39d7a6\">The breakaway has been caught.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:32:17+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:32:17.265Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5dbccd5e-44e4-41b2-966e-ea611e8e1981\">The cobbles are done for now. Next up, the Eikenberg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:32:54+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:32:54.249Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-eikenberg-1-2km-at-5-2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-eikenberg-1-2km-at-5-2\"><span>Eikenberg (1.2km at 5.2%)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-caf52a62-a39c-4068-9116-e5f104a0de9a\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Koch once again leads onto the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:33:33+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:33:33.851Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-39f7e1b9-804c-40ae-b91f-d8cff6f47572\">The German is causing some real damage here with splits opening up behind. Cat Ferguson is with her. The likes of Le Court and Longo Borghini are further back at the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:34:31+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:34:31.430Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-49a8275a-14ba-4055-b9ae-7b63d722fe6b\">Vollering is with Koch, and makes a dig over the top of Koch&#8217;s move, mirroring what happened at Omloop Nieuwsblad.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Pieterse is on the wheel with Letizia Borghesi and Fleur Moors.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:35:24+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:35:24.301Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-40km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-40km-to-go\"><span>40km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-572dd018-a538-444e-8844-cdcda5e196ff\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vollering, Pieterse, Moors and Borghesi are building a good lead here over the top of the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:36:18+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:36:18.547Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9a86027f-58cc-491c-81f4-ac1f17a24922\">That&#8217;s the worst of the climb over with now. There are several cobbled sectors left and two ascents of the Nokereberg, which won&#8217;t be as selective as the Eikenberg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:37:21+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:37:21.145Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-32e25c01-b265-4b63-a973-f0281a040b27\">Longo Borghini is contributing to the chase, bereft of team-mates. Ferguson is also pulling having dropped off the leaders when Vollering attacked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:37:40+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:37:40.978Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-830c2a83-63dd-460c-979c-44ca1b3be537\">The lead group has a 10 second lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:40:00+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:40:00.313Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-05975a4a-f210-41bc-97a9-2f6dce337f02\">Silvia Persico appears for UAE Team ADQ and singlehandedly brings the Vollering group back.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Team-mate Karlijn Swinkels makes a move as soon as the leaders are caught, but doesn&#8217;t get away.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:40:23+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:40:23.531Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-920fb5fd-60c5-47f7-8e62-9132d30b39b8\">There are around 25 in the front group now, with all the favourites represented.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:41:41+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:41:41.550Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0ffccadb-42c2-4ec0-8662-09a315abb11d\">FDJ United-SUEZ and UAE Team ADQ are present in this group in number.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Another, smaller, group is approaching the leaders as things stall.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:42:27+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:42:27.309Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c8d3a934-5223-47a9-b853-3b25486dd3dc\">Attack by Mischa Bredewold. Koch is pulling the group back to the former Dutch champion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:43:10+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:43:10.102Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3e5b0def-36fd-483d-a3a4-9c1d19ad5b72\">The leaders are approaching Doorn, the next cobbled section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:43:45+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:43:45.131Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-09555b26-568b-4964-baac-89715ae716c5\">A group led by Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9 and Uno-X Mobility is around 15 seconds behind the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:45:47+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:45:47.278Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-498b5405-c632-4c9a-b59f-3bbeb29c6ee5\">A shot of Vollering&#8217;s attack on the Eikenberg.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1f5097ec-655b-435c-a1a4-5aec6f1e4156\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BdRp936yR68Sswv7TNueTN.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: Demi Vollering of Netherlands and Team FDJ United - SUEZ attacks during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:46:14+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:46:14.052Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d17c7111-1175-47e3-8b1d-0e185ca9522c\">The chasing group has lost a bit of momentum and appears to be slipping further back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:46:58+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:46:58.897Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-30km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-16c03bf0-0ef7-43c5-bb9c-bc81fa4ec752\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Lieke Nooijen now puts in a move for Visma-Lease a Bike, but is covered by Persico.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Things stall again at the front.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:47:29+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:47:29.261Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-doorn-1-6km\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-doorn-1-6km\"><span>Doorn (1.6km)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-04051ebe-6679-40b0-817a-c9fee51a3c74\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Elise Chabbey leads on to the cobbles and is putting the pressure on here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:48:21+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:48:21.350Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-973d516b-da91-4d57-ad09-161150e14a98\">Chabbey is tracked by Van Anrooij and the group is stretched out as riders try to find room in the gutter on each side of the cobbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:49:47+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:49:47.878Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3d00dca9-2bcf-4ba4-a4b5-ba932769ca14\">Longo Borghini now lifts the pace with Reusser in her wheel. Vollering not far off the front.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Moors needs a bike change and she loses touch with the front of the race.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:52:51+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:52:51.660Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-huispontweg-1-6km\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-huispontweg-1-6km\"><span>Huispontweg (1.6km)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-1813e26c-6eba-4150-8d2a-fb37a061c4fc\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Swinkels has made a nice move off the front. Le Court is driving the chase behind. Is the Mauritian champion working for Borghesi today?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:53:32+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:53:32.669Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a9294183-43b2-4267-9e6a-3a0e4146e0c1\">The riders have once again found a gutter to ride in on the right side of the cobbles. Swinkels has a five second lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:54:20+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:54:20.109Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-96f47970-0f54-47e1-a585-bae935e6e644\">Swinkels has three team-mates in the group with Longo Borghini, Persico and Gasparrini, so this is a good move.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:55:04+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:55:04.355Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fe93f7f8-17b1-4d22-b7f2-dfbf01c5d099\">Reusser is now working on the front of the group and edges back towards Swinkels. The Swiss may be working for Ferguson in her first race back after injury.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:55:30+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:55:30.724Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3eb5982e-d53b-4282-a4b8-15f7d4663980\">Flat tyre for Paternoster. She&#8217;s off the back of the bunch now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:56:06+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:56:06.591Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8b58e6b6-aceb-4d9a-8171-58bb3d98c22d\">Reusser attacks now ahead of the first passing of the Nokereberg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:56:58+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:56:58.160Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-086f65cc-3ba3-428c-aa97-e28ee1151f9c\">Longo Borghini attacks in pursuit of Reusser, but is covered by Ferguson. The Italian champion continues her chase, before pulling off.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Now Vollering is on the attack.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:57:42+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:57:42.856Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d4c7f1bc-7eb7-4a57-b2b3-1e5e4441cd7c\">Reusser is not the rider anyone wants to give a big lead to. Vollering is steadily closing her down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:58:41+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:58:41.302Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-nokereberg-0-4km-at-4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-nokereberg-0-4km-at-4\"><span>Nokereberg (0.4km at 4%)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-be3e30bf-dbe2-4a4d-8ce5-500dca504ae2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The group behind has stalled as Vollering and Reusser unite on the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:59:10+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:59:10.135Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fc419fd7-cf5c-45ea-99ae-ecba6df66efe\">Kopecky has been quiet so far, but she attacks on the Nokereberg with Swinkels and Backstedt on the wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:59:39+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:59:39.167Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-81881f15-5eac-4da5-b597-4100123b8955\">Longo Borghini brings Kopecky back.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vollering and Reusser have a lead of 15 seconds.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:01:54+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:01:54.391Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0abeec54-db50-47a8-9698-575322674c5a\">Vollering and Reusser are working well together. There isn&#8217;t a co-ordinated chase behind as riders alternate attacks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Despite UAE Team ADQ&#8217;s numbers, Longo Borghini is the one working.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:02:44+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:02:44.718Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-herlegemstraat\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-herlegemstraat\"><span>Herlegemstraat<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-05e1e921-47d0-450b-9c98-5e83ee693dc4\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Conversations going on now between Vollering and Reusser. They don&#8217;t appear to be fully committed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:03:17+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:03:17.286Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dbfa0555-4784-4b5d-860e-5d545417d5d6\">18 seconds for the leaders now as Longo Borghini leads the group on the cobbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:04:04+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:04:04.199Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e9828819-1ef2-4e02-afeb-8578866abc6a\">Ferguson and Lippert are playing the perfect team-mate role behind, disrupting the chase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:05:12+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:05:12.672Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-de48369d-a24a-4ed3-bb49-cf478623faec\">Now Persico returns to the front of the group along with Gasparrini.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap is coming down now.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:06:00+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:06:00.005Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0722d33d-5fa4-4531-8aad-a6d3e78428c8\">Just one final turn from Persico, she has already done a lot today. Gasparrini takes a turn, but then it&#8217;s Longo Borghini on the front again.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">11 seconds to the two leaders.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:07:05+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:07:05.302Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-56bc5d56-2937-433d-8a3f-a00977502b7e\">It appears that UAE Team ADQ are working for Trofeo Alfredo Binda winner Swinkels today. Longo Borghini is riding hard on the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:07:49+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:07:49.907Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-46fba925-f9a2-4a9c-8a04-9b79c47e97c3\">The peloton is heading back into Waregem now and will then head back to the Nokereberg for one final climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:08:04+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:08:04.052Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-15km\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-15km\"><span>15km<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-47c53a4d-247b-420e-abef-95bc2e4e2093\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Gap down to 9 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:10:22+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:10:22.171Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4a0902e5-1228-4c49-a488-409e189966cf\">It&#8217;s a Longo Borghini individual time-trial on the front of the chasing group at the moment. With Reusser and Vollering working together again, the gap is stabilising at 14 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:11:01+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:11:01.572Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9f18a545-0e37-4e22-bad1-6628fe40d935\">UAE Team ADQ still have four riders in the group, so plenty of firepower still to use.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:12:03+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:12:03.316Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dff3487e-145e-401a-8ec2-174ecb0408a7\">Vollering and Reusser are working well together now. Their lead is up to 20 seconds.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5cc674c6-8ff5-4bfa-bef5-051812c480c3\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/akNKCjKp7qkvmqeNUAZMp5.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: (L-R) Demi Vollering of Netherlands and Team FDJ United - SUEZ and Marlen Reusser of Switzerland and Team Movistar compete during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:13:36+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:13:36.001Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e2184708-9f8e-4faf-9487-e17ee01d85c2\">Persico is back working on the front again to support Longo Borghini in the chase.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">SD Worx-ProTime have now committed Julia Kopecky to the chase in support of her namesake Lotte Kopecky.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:14:51+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:14:51.716Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-10km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-2fd63509-30fc-44c1-accc-8498345993b6\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap is back down to 13 seconds now.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">More conversations, negotiations, going on between Vollering and Reusser.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:15:39+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:15:39.980Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1db956ca-bd0a-457f-a972-54954aa33cf7\">Persico is definitely finished now. She almost comes to a complete stop. So does Gasparrini.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:17:07+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:17:07.950Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-13a07243-d139-4405-944d-9e36dd5d87d7\">A big turn on the front of the bunch and the gap is down to 5 seconds now. The group has Vollering and Reusser in their sights, but can they finish the job?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:17:47+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:17:47.464Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-05a44ab7-c5b4-46e6-8220-7e7b624c75ba\">Vollering and Reusser lift it again just as a rider swings off the chase. The lead is increasing again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:18:45+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:18:45.080Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-db05457b-bb90-412a-ab1d-7c29b09615ad\">Their lead is slender, but Reusser and Vollering continue with a sense of control.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The chase stalls as Koch comes to the front to interfere.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:19:44+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:19:44.936Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2e777ec1-7022-4572-93af-17b227db5011\">Bredewold attacks with Nooijen on the wheel, but she then stops. Pieterse takes over, but the gap is increasing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:20:17+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:20:17.598Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-herlegemstraat-0-8km\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-herlegemstraat-0-8km\"><span>Herlegemstraat (0.8km)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-f1709458-4282-421f-b197-dd279da0451f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The final cobbles of the day. 16 seconds is the lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:21:19+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:21:19.534Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-5km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-bbd3fd32-769f-44a8-98d7-d888918151f0\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Pieterse is chasing. Charlotte Kool is in the group so there is a lot to gain for Fenix-Premier Tech if they can bring this back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:21:56+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:21:56.281Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2b32209d-5e4a-4199-82a2-edca31f4a45a\">It&#8217;s looking good for the two leaders now. They have a lead of 22 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:22:53+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:22:53.013Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-4km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-4km-to-go\"><span>4km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-beaa7973-7171-44f7-918c-cfe2d7fd9264\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Le Court joins the chase in support of Borghesi, but the pursuit is just not strong enough right now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:24:01+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:24:01.980Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-3km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-3km-to-go\"><span>3km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0d75a8c2-f588-455c-ad5a-d95b102631dd\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Pieterse, Bredewold and Le Court driving things now, but the gap stays above 20 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:24:33+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:24:33.216Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-66dfb85d-fa8d-4722-b63a-cf3d59d1ccf3\">Vollering will be confident in her sprint here. What can Reusser do in the finale?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:25:10+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:25:10.800Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-2km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-2km-to-go\"><span>2km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0084e359-4b83-4560-b321-e4492154f3f7\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">22 seconds is the lead for Vollering and Reusser.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:26:09+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:26:09.818Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-88242638-7bbf-4d18-941c-42059dd0430b\">The gap dips below 20 seconds, but it&#8217;s surely too late now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:26:59+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:26:59.917Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-1km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-1km-to-go\"><span>1km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-16f77d5a-da4b-4772-ab5c-a32af2f17aa5\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Reusser leads them through the flamme rouge and then Vollering takes the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:27:28+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:27:28.120Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-90bcc170-e666-469e-9e2b-fbea94a1723c\">Reusser refusing to come through now and the leaders have slowed. Nooijen has attacked and joined the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:27:54+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:27:54.150Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b4ece736-9c49-4c0b-ad56-79341d2c8884\">Nooijen leads out the sprint, but Reusser and Vollering come back at the youngster.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:28:11+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:28:11.568Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-marlen-reusser-wins-dwars-door-vlaanderen-women-2026\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-marlen-reusser-wins-dwars-door-vlaanderen-women-2026\"><span>Marlen Reusser wins Dwars door Vlaanderen Women 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-c3312436-22dd-47ba-a88e-8c2f960634af\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Reusser takes the win in the final sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:28:46+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:28:46.819Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c2e28a29-d620-4bd4-ac3c-5b4f62ac7a69\">Vollering in second, with an opportunistic Nooijen taking a brilliant third place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:31:04+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:31:04.572Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6eeea69f-75a2-4cb5-a306-e6f36b98ab10\">Vollering and Reusser were so entranced with each other that they were almost mugged by Nooijen. It was an incredible move out of the bunch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In the end, it was Reusser who was fastest in the final 200 metres, edging Vollering on the line by a wheel.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:31:27+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:31:27.267Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d37126c5-6c0c-4703-b727-6fe709b1d103\">A few seconds behind, Zoe Backstedt won the sprint from the chase group to take fourth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:34:21+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:34:21.170Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ae4dd64d-3e51-404c-8172-7b82b2680d46\">It all came down to a marvellous battle between two of the world&#8217;s best.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There were questions over Reusser&#8217;s form after her crash in the UAE in which she suffered deep cuts to her hands and knee. She took her time returning and is clearly fresh and in great form ahead of the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix, which will be her big spring targets before a tilt at La Vuelta Feminina in May.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6aaf61e5-8a17-4c6d-92f6-a64d076e38f1\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dwwKUJ3g2h9MQgMVFoY7gn.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: Marlen Reusser of Switzerland and Team Movistar attacks during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:41:27+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:41:27.270Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-793fe2cd-32bf-4b7a-bff1-251e9a7bc19d\">Here&#8217;s what Reusser had to say after the finish:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I&#8217;m surprised. I didn&#8217;t expect it like this, so I&#8217;m so happy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;In the beginning of the race, I felt like I really had trouble positioning, but I kept being confident also to help the whole team because I think we have a super strong team. It felt so good to know that in the group behind you have Lianne and Cat: [both] so fast. If we don&#8217;t make it, we still probably can make it with them, which is just uplifting, super nice. And then you really go for it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e5821a1f-2ee1-4a10-907e-1bb6af34f742\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5tnj7ttkxyShQLpq8xRg2h.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: Marlen Reusser of Switzerland and Team Movistar celebrates at finish line as race winner during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:45:21+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:45:21.457Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-75ee4d6c-ef07-4d64-b3c2-3cc96d2df058\">Here&#8217;s our report from a thrilling race in Flanders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong>Dwars door Vlaanderen Women: Marlen Reusser claims victory in photo finish<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-59af0cde-25f5-473f-8093-62bd96e4aedf\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: (L-R) Race winner Marlen Reusser of Switzerland and Team Movistar and Demi Vollering of Netherlands and Team FDJ United - SUEZ sprint at finish line during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. 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(Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" class=\"block-image-ads hero-image w-full\" data-component-name=\"Image\"><figcaption class=\"mt-2\"> <span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: \u00a9 Getty Images)<\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"pinned-content\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-pinned-content widget-contentparsed-pinned-content widget-pinned news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div class=\" article-body \">\n<div class>\n<p id=\"elk-db600665-3b91-4dac-b628-89f408c1f84e\"><strong>Dwars door Vlaanderen Women 2026 &#8211; Preview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Analysing the contenders at Dwars door Vlaanderen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-db600665-3b91-4dac-b628-89f408c1f84e-2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong>Dwars door Vlaanderen Women 2026 &#8211; Route<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong>How To Watch Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d57e4442-3e01-41b8-8a6f-2a2f686ebb5b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wDqcFB3zPRJmyrL3La54vC.png\" alt=\"Route map for 2026 Dwars door Vlaanderen Women\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Route map for 2026 Dwars door Vlaanderen Women <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Flanders Classics)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-race-situation\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-race-situation\"><span>Race Situation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-a44b40c8-b8c4-45f2-8c89-d3fb0d15d9aa\">Race report: <strong>Marlen Reusser claims victory in photo finish<\/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 <i class=\"fa fa-refresh\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div id=\"ad-unit-1\" class=\"ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:LiveReportUpdater\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T11:38:18+00:00\">2026-04-01T11:38:18.794Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e455e791-e792-4600-8261-ba31fee3b857\">Welcome to Cyclingnews&#8217; live coverage of the 2026 edition of Dwars door Vlaanderen Women. It&#8217;s the final tune-up ahead of the big one on Sunday, the Ronde van Vlaanderen.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mid-article-leaderboard\" class=\"ad-unit sm:hidden block\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T11:46:53+00:00\">2026-04-01T11:46:53.431Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-70a2953d-3ec3-47ca-8a16-687825724e73\">Almost all of the big favourites for Monument glory on Sunday are present today in Waregem as they look to get a final hit-out in the legs. The major absentee is Lorena Wiebes, who has already proven her form in a big way this spring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T11:47:07+00:00\">2026-04-01T11:47:07.579Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c9ca6e28-7c67-472e-91af-9275515aad0b\">The race gets underway in just over half an hour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T11:50:26+00:00\">2026-04-01T11:50:26.649Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5d32af90-6d7d-4711-b195-1861a0272014\">Several favourites for the race today haven&#8217;t raced much of the Classics season so far, instead either choosing to keep themselves fresh or recovering from illness or injury.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Kim Le Court-Pienaar is one rider who hasn&#8217;t raced much, Demi Vollering is back in Belgium after her Omloop het Nieuwsblad victory in February and reigning champion Elisa Longo Borghini is taking in her first Belgian race of the year, having already been a winner at the UAE Tour and Trofeo Oro in Euro.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T11:53:32+00:00\">2026-04-01T11:53:32.814Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6587dbf1-9370-4136-918c-ea9d8f36d80c\">Another returnee to the foray is Marlen Reusser.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Swiss hasn&#8217;t been seen since she pulled out of the UAE Tour on the third stage after suffering deep cuts on her hand and knee in a crash.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-6587dbf1-9370-4136-918c-ea9d8f36d80c-2\">&#8220;She&#8217;s in full preparation for La Vuelta which is the most important thing, but she&#8217;s ready to race and ready to go for Flanders,&#8221; Movistar Sports Director Kelvin Dekker told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> this week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8216;She&#8217;ll be one of our big cards to play&#8217; \u2013 Marlen Reusser primed to hit the ground running for Movistar at Dwars door Vlaanderen after long injury sideline<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7df2e2d1-e740-4efb-89ae-d8213faa8762\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX.jpg\" alt=\"FELANITX - PUIG DE SANT SALVADOR, SPAIN - JANUARY 24: Marlen Reusser of Switzerland and Movistar Team crosses the finish line on second place during the 3rd Challenge Femenino Ciclista Mallorca 2026 - Trofeo Marratxi a 128.8km one day race from Marratxi to Felanitx - Puig de Sant Salvador 467m on January 24, 2026 in Felanitx - Puig de Sant Salvador, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T11:55:52+00:00\">2026-04-01T11:55:52.413Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8d474ccd-f26c-4803-95a8-686856e2229a\">If Reusser has the form, she will no doubt be a contender today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Other big favourites include Longo Borghini, Lotte Kopecky and Marianne Vos.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-8d474ccd-f26c-4803-95a8-686856e2229a-2\">Here&#8217;s our analysis of how the race could pan out today.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More than a Tour of Flanders warm-up \u2013 Analysing the contenders at Dwars door Vlaanderen<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7ea20f88-b3f3-4be7-9ae4-d1613944d701\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rk3esFqRGQfMaCDXoZMm9W.jpg\" alt=\"Wout van Aert and Demi Vollering are among the main contenders at Dwars door Vlaanderen\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:04:25+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:04:25.851Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-960c796f-ee31-4d8c-bea4-f18a0a1209ac\">Let&#8217;s have a look at what the riders are facing today. With eight climbs and six cobbled sectors for the riders to contend with, it&#8217;s going to be a challenging day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">After a flat opening section, the difficulties will come thick and fast, particularly in the second half of the 128.8 kilometres.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-960c796f-ee31-4d8c-bea4-f18a0a1209ac-2\">Here are the key points out on course:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Climbs:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hellestraat (1.5km @ 3.5% after 28km)<\/p>\n<p>Volkegemberg (1.1km @ 4% after 46km)<\/p>\n<p>Berg Ten Houte (1.1km @ 5.4% after 57km)<\/p>\n<p>Knokteberg &#8211; Trieu (1km @ 7.8% after 74km)<\/p>\n<p>Hotond (1.2km @ 3.2% after 77km)<\/p>\n<p>Eikenberg (1.2km @ 5% after 89km)<\/p>\n<p>Nokereberg (0.4km @ 4.6% after 107km)<\/p>\n<p>Nokereberg (0.4km @ 4.6% after 119km)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cobbles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Holleweg (0.6km after 47km)<\/p>\n<p>Mariaborrestraat (2.4km after 84km)<\/p>\n<p>Doorn (1.6km after 99km)<\/p>\n<p>Huisepontweg (1.6km after 102km)<\/p>\n<p>Herlegemstraat (0.8km after 110km)<\/p>\n<p>Herlegemstraat (0.8km after 122.5km)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:08:41+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:08:41.198Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-85463032-5a88-43e0-8d04-27c43b5ab61f\">Last year Dwars doo Vlaanderen Women was all about one woman: Elisa Longo Borghini.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">She attacked with 30km to go on the Huisepontweg cobble sector to win solo by more than two minutes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Here&#8217;s a reminder of how it happened: <strong>Dwars door Vlaanderen Women: Elisa Longo Borghini launches long-range solo attack and lands 50th career victory<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b59803dc-fef5-497b-881b-83f22920fc34\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L3rpGMoZ2btVmRBoESyX6R.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 02: Elisa Longo Borghini of Italy and UAE Team ADQ competes in the breakaway during the 13rd Dwars door Vlaanderen 2025 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.5km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 02, 2025 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Tomas Sisk - Pool\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:10:47+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:10:47.565Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-neutral-start\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-neutral-start\"><span>Neutral Start<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b8d01480-aaa2-4b3d-8d8a-a6b62bc25123\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders have signed on and are ready to go. It&#8217;s time for the neutral roll-out.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-834d7a79-780e-463d-b7fd-5ee6bad269a6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/U2iwTqShdmJX3wQgm7acid.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: Kim Le Court Pienaar of Mauritius, Fauve Bastiaenssen of Belgium, Letizia Borghesi of Italy, Marthe Goossens of Belgium, Nicole Steigenga of Netherlands, Alana Castrique of Belgium and Team AG Insurance - Soudal prior to the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:16:02+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:16:02.917Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a5ad6fbb-5daa-4be5-8e28-1afb02399ce9\">After a difficult 2025, Lotte Kopecky has made a remarkable return to form this spring.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The former world champion was victorious at Nokere Koerse two weeks ago before taking a big win at Milan-San Remo a few days later.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Are these ominous signs for the rest of the spring? We will find out more today on a more challenging course about Kopecky&#8217;s shape.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6fb02f41-9fcf-417f-8b35-fca8b1024492\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gifbEzJQKfWQFSZSb88FFS.jpg\" alt=\"Belgian Lotte Kopecky of SD Worx-Protime pictured at the start of the women elite race of the &amp;#039;Dwars Door Vlaanderen&amp;#039; cycling event, 128,9km from Roeselare to Waregem, Wednesday 01 April 2026.BELGA PHOTO TOM GOYVAERTS (Photo by Tom Goyvaerts \/ BELGA MAG \/ Belga \/ AFP via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:17:55+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:17:55.639Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6fdf56af-bcda-446f-a68a-89ee4079708d\"><strong>Enjoying our live Classics coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong><\/strong><u><strong>Find out more.<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:18:51+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:18:51.418Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-128-8km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-128-8km-to-go\"><span>128.8km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-3821a688-5fdf-40d1-b145-0c2bfa5b986c\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders have set off from Waregem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:19:45+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:19:45.573Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-45ff8bd5-486b-467d-b7ae-3544106417b4\">There&#8217;s news of one DNS from the start-list today. Alana Castrique of AG Insurance-Soudal hasn&#8217;t taken to the start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:21:07+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:21:07.687Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-22cc33e0-58e6-4598-ba93-786c232017d5\">It&#8217;s a benign opening 40 kilometres as the peloton loops around Waregem before heading south towards the first hill of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:27:09+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:27:09.768Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3c29b7d4-8c99-4ebb-86d2-211eb449f543\">There&#8217;s a gentle wind out on course today, so there&#8217;s little chance of echelons.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There is a bit of sun, too, and the temperature is around 13 degrees celsius.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:29:15+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:29:15.798Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-131c82f1-f276-4e66-b435-30614fae99a2\">Demi Vollering looking focussed ahead of the race.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">She won Dwars door Vlaanderen Women in 2023 with a solo move.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e510ffa7-58e6-451d-bfe0-f88886492874\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9b4T2hK8ghtthKe3Vbn2K.jpg\" alt=\"Dutch Demi Vollering of FDJ United-SUEZ pictured at the start of the women elite race of the &amp;#039;Dwars Door Vlaanderen&amp;#039; cycling event, 128,9km from Roeselare to Waregem, Wednesday 01 April 2026.BELGA PHOTO TOM GOYVAERTS (Photo by Tom Goyvaerts \/ BELGA MAG \/ Belga \/ AFP via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:31:34+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:31:34.279Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5cfea3f0-17ed-4f76-9426-e5cf8db2de5e\">Here&#8217;s a clip of the riders leaving Waregem a few minutes ago.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2039315804735381845\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The women&#8217;s race is on as well! The peloton left Waregem and is on its way to the official start. \ud83d\ude80 #DDV26 pic.twitter.com\/xxooD9HVRwApril 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:32:50+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:32:50.849Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-120km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ce271592-e33d-4b93-93ca-f49f19f1d4a8\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">No attacks yet from the peloton<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:35:15+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:35:15.328Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2827423c-9e51-4720-a083-a081ebda4dcb\">Another shot of the riders setting off, with plenty of support on show for Belgian superstar Lotte Kopecky.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-abe9bac3-2523-4f6b-889c-99197488558a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/68mUJsSvhHkAG42GzsWjnB.jpg\" alt=\"Belgian Lotte Kopecky of SD Worx-Protime, Belgian Mischa Bredewold of SD Worx-Protime, Dutch Puck Pieterse of Fenix-Premier Tech and Italian Elisa Longo Borghini of UAE Team ADQ pictured at the start of the women elite race of the &amp;#039;Dwars Door Vlaanderen&amp;#039; cycling event, 128,9km from Roeselare to Waregem, Wednesday 01 April 2026.BELGA PHOTO TOM GOYVAERTS (Photo by Tom Goyvaerts \/ BELGA MAG \/ Belga \/ AFP via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:39:06+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:39:06.564Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d255d5b2-3af3-48bf-b709-6a1e1f73b0af\">Alongside Reusser, Cat Ferguson is another card for Movistar to play today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">She had a few words to say about the imperious form of Lorena Wiebes earlier this week. She also thinks that she is making significant progress this year in the Classics.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-d255d5b2-3af3-48bf-b709-6a1e1f73b0af-2\">&#8220;I feel physically much stronger than last year. I think more in a sense of I sort of fatigue less, and that&#8217;s probably just due to the fact I did no cyclocross over the winter, and I just committed to training,&#8221; she told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> in Belgium this week.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As well as the fact I&#8217;m a year older and experienced as well. But I think I&#8217;m just enjoying each race a lot more now than last year. It&#8217;s not quite as nerve-racking going into a race, and I feel a bit more confident with positioning and understanding how professional racing is going.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8216;Wiebes is an absolute animal&#8217; \u2013 Cat Ferguson says riders need to believe SD Worx-Protime star is beatable, or &#8216;it&#8217;s never going to happen&#8217;<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ed042c63-10c6-4567-be41-57102dad74db\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9iRjhDpyxsHBF8oDq5aghf.jpg\" alt=\"Cat Ferguson racing in Belgium early in 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:40:18+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:40:18.222Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ed816703-3c95-41d9-831c-2c198b6cf082\">There has been an attack by five riders in an attempt to form a breakaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:41:29+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:41:29.835Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-361ea059-4530-478e-9a22-7b8c6e0fd90d\">The peloton has just completed a lap of Waregem, looping over the north of the city. Now, they are heading south towards the first climb of the day. The Hellestraat will be upon them in around 10km.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:44:11+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:44:11.947Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-breakaway\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-breakaway\"><span>Breakaway<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-8ea244ae-94cf-4b15-abc5-0a5ec4aa6b05\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Mia Gjertsen (Uno X-Mobility), Mia Griffin (Picnic-PostNL), Alison Avoine (Ma Petite Enterprise), Idoia Eraso (Laboral Kitxka-Fundacion Euskadi) and Natalie Quinn (Mayenne-Monbana-Mypie) are the riders in front with a 45 seconds lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:45:09+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:45:09.239Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-110km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-d7a406af-97a9-4212-9506-8bc4a2c127f3\">L\u00e9a Rondel (Mayenne-Monbana-Mypie) is in between the two groups with around 30 seconds to the front of the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:45:41+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:45:41.418Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-49043437-5eba-4d8a-8d10-035a81d9649a\">The front group now have a lead of one minute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:47:17+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:47:17.330Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f0652408-9c94-4af3-893c-8687827c3231\">There is around 7km until the first climb of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:51:26+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:51:26.310Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-818340f6-40c8-4ff7-b07f-32662ef8d179\">27-year-old Mia Griffin is the most seasoned of this leading group, having taken part in the Tour de France Femmes last year for Picnic-PostNL. This is her third Dwars door Vlaanderen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:52:49+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:52:49.096Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-98d20ada-0c11-4233-97fc-c5d2aea7558b\">Rondel was caught by the peloton.<\/p>\n<p>Another counter-attack has set off in pursuit of the leading five. New Pan-American champion Catalina Soto Campos is in the move alongside Bodine Vollering and C\u00e9lia Le Mou\u00ebl.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:53:23+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:53:23.090Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f31a7e8c-e9e0-4e05-a3af-cb9ea21102f6\">The chase group is 45 seconds behind the lead, with the peloton happy to let this go out to 2:30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:54:49+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:54:49.210Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-73ce3ca0-a73a-4e89-b287-e73f4f2bbb3f\">Our first look at the breakaway, with Alison Avoine driving it on the front.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-23a7e49d-5b9b-486f-aa48-e08cade06f07\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rt9cRjNDHfFxt4WA39qPJm.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: (L-R) Idoia Eraso of Spain and Team Laboral Kutxa - Fundacion Euskadi and Alison Avoine of France and Team Ma Petite Entreprise compete in the breakaway during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:56:17+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:56:17.692Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9faf71af-2c33-4005-bb1e-6fbaa5fc90c6\">A relaxed looking bunch allowing the leaders&#8217; advantage to grow.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a9b2ac5b-67d4-4af5-ad22-5369c549c8ac\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TJ9LxzxfEvbvTeseENhkM9.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: A general view of the peloton competing during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:57:17+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:57:17.876Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-100km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-6e01f316-cf40-4eaa-89c6-3ac9af5ac59c\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">After a few lumps, the riders are now descending towards the Hellestraat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:58:23+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:58:23.644Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-hellestraat-1-5km-at-3-5\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-hellestraat-1-5km-at-3-5\"><span>Hellestraat (1.5km at 3.5%)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-3e9f4c7c-fa55-4485-b5ee-7cb02cd1e4b8\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The first climb of the day<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:03:12+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:03:12.731Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3d4db6bb-2592-474b-814f-a6adaa423b83\">What of Puck Pieterse and Fenix-Premier Tech today? The Dutch rider has looked good so far this spring, but is yet to take a win.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Sprinter Charlotte Kool has just crashed in the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8f714e9f-ac30-4e10-8221-157ffdd0b3b7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qN459Re3XwaqZxRfjpjzZk.jpg\" alt=\"Fenix-Premier Tech riders pictured at the start of the women elite race of the &amp;#039;Dwars Door Vlaanderen&amp;#039; cycling event, 128,9km from Roeselare to Waregem, Wednesday 01 April 2026.BELGA PHOTO TOM GOYVAERTS (Photo by Tom Goyvaerts \/ BELGA MAG \/ Belga \/ AFP via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:06:22+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:06:22.843Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e0c5a32c-1e75-4da9-bd88-c59ae328cf45\">This race mostly goes the way of the attackers and the big favourites, but occasionally with a headwind the sprinters can have their day. Chiara Consonni is a former winner here, having taken the bunch sprint in 2022.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Consonni is joined on the start-list by the likes of Ally Wollaston, Georgia Baker, Linda Zanetti and Kool &#8211; of whom we are awaiting news as to whether she has continued the race after her fall.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:07:47+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:07:47.978Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cac1536c-fc4f-4dc3-afd5-101cbe99f350\">Bodine Vollering was dropped from the chase group over the Hellestraat and is around 20 seconds behind Le Mou\u00ebl and Soto Campos, who in turn have a 30 second deficit to the front of the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:09:08+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:09:08.142Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f53fa17f-169d-438a-8eb9-ae9225b47cad\">There can be little doubt that UAE Team ADQ have been one of the teams of the season so far. They are mobbing the front of the peloton in support of Longo Borghini.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-edc42030-94ac-409a-a53d-988081c88ef6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CBzzeH8ZQcLcoCZDDRqCih.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: Elisa Longo Borghini of Italy and UAE Team ADQ competes during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:09:33+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:09:33.061Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-65d8aad5-f8f6-437c-82a2-29ef4d5c3c71\">The peloton is now almost four minutes behind the lead group of five.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:12:05+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:12:05.326Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6be8dfb3-fc4f-48e2-8b65-7082a2485329\">Charlotte Kool is back in the peloton.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Dutch rider is in decent form at the moment and was 7th at In Flanders Fields on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:16:06+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:16:06.639Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b8667d8e-c0b8-46c9-b889-711dc5612d7e\">Chilean Catalina Soto Campos leads the intermediate group between the leaders and peloton.<\/p>\n<p>B.Vollering is dropped from this group now. Soto Campos and Le Mou\u00ebl are around 18 seconds behind the leaders.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3dc03b44-2cf4-493b-b9c5-c28e83b71698\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DvxiWtkRPCFnjFWkzZ4wVY.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: (L-R) Bodine Vollering of Netherlands and Team VolkerWessels, Celia Le Mouel of France and Team Ma Petite Entreprise and Catalina Anais Soto of Chile and Team Laboral Kutxa - Fundacion Euskadi compete in the chase group during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:17:30+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:17:30.059Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-90km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-740c881d-d5ec-43d0-98b1-3cd1821e2a5a\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The leaders are not far from the Volkegemberg climb now, which is quickly followed by the Holleweg cobbled sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:19:27+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:19:27.898Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-335f324d-781d-482a-94d1-827136a21d56\">The riders are about to pass through Oudenaarde.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:21:35+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:21:35.984Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b8695841-cdb2-406c-ada7-53a2fb527d25\">Soto Campos and Le Mou\u00ebl have joined the leaders. We now have a breakaway of seven at the front of the race.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Bodine Vollering is around 90 seconds behind and will be absorbed by the bunch.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:25:06+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:25:06.627Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8500bfc4-19b3-4a52-a05d-bdac8b83f4e0\">The full compliment of seven in the front group:<\/p>\n<p>Catalina Soto Campos<br \/>Idoia Eraso<br \/>Mia Gjertsen<br \/>Mia Griffin<br \/>Alison Avoine<br \/>C\u00e9lia Le Mou\u00ebl<br \/>Natalia Quinn<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ecd7c43f-9419-48ee-85fe-47c232cac3ee\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oZWPoWjoGMbHAtSRACFSZ9.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: (L-R) Mia Griffin of Ireland and Team Picnic PostNL and Catalina Anais Soto of Chile and Team Laboral Kutxa - Fundacion Euskadi compete during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:26:16+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:26:16.724Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-volkegemberg-1-1km-at-4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-volkegemberg-1-1km-at-4\"><span>Volkegemberg (1.1km at 4%)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-814d87d1-21fc-4a6e-89be-62d140116a2d\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The leaders are on the second climb of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:26:57+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:26:57.727Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-899aff66-94d1-4eae-a7da-968910be42d4\">The peloton is 4:15 behind the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:29:09+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:29:09.830Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-holleweg-0-6km\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-holleweg-0-6km\"><span>Holleweg (0.6km)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-be146870-a0a7-4530-88eb-f4a9465c9df9\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Off the climb, straight onto the day&#8217;s first cobbled sector,<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:30:07+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:30:07.372Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0b6acb85-466a-483d-abd9-426350885fb7\">There is a plateau after this, followed by a descent towards the Berg Ten Houte climb &#8211; appetisers for what&#8217;s to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:31:27+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:31:27.797Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-80km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-80km-to-go\"><span>80km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-dfa0eb91-2110-40ed-ab81-852ef1085732\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Cobbles dealt with. The leaders now have 4:20 over the peloton and are working well together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:34:48+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:34:48.056Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e2386c1f-caf2-4dc6-a6d2-872184894bd5\">Romina Hinojosa of Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9 Ladies has abandoned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:35:23+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:35:23.423Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b15a41dc-23e0-45ae-8ec6-21507e9b47f7\">A chunk has been chopped off the advantage of the leaders after the climb. They now have 3:30 over the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:39:03+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:39:03.706Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-260b7ff9-a509-443e-817d-265ae111ea34\">Not a great day so far for Fenix-Premier Tech. Puck Pieterse has crashed in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:39:33+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:39:33.503Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-31a97075-369d-4209-928a-d576d789d384\">The pace is up in the bunch now ahead of Berg Ten Houte. The gap to the front has dropped to 2:40.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:42:36+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:42:36.576Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-berg-ten-houte-1-1km-at-5-4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-berg-ten-houte-1-1km-at-5-4\"><span>Berg Ten Houte (1.1km at 5.4%)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-04b93a8b-e097-4d27-9276-97495bd407a4\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">A tough ascent with a cobbled sector. How will the bunch approach this one?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:43:46+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:43:46.635Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-79a9a191-c176-4dd2-8bb0-efb0259d3b93\">After a long time between the two groups, Bodine Vollering has been caught by the peloton on the Berg Ten Houte.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:44:53+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:44:53.455Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2305de14-5b5e-4752-9f5f-c5bd6f090fa8\">They are over the top of Berg Ten Houte now, with a long flat section to follow before the toughest climb of the race: the Knokteberg-Trieu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:46:12+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:46:12.738Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-669ce5bb-05bb-416a-9879-dc64967287cc\">Will these long-time rivals come to blows again later today?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c72ee79e-067f-48e7-b4f8-d1f076efd61b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hMCwLLhdxETWvBnXLPr4M6.jpg\" alt=\"Belgian Lotte Kopecky of SD Worx-Protime, Dutch Demi Vollering of FDJ United&amp;amp;amp;#8208 and SUEZ pictured at the start of the women elite race of the &amp;#039;Dwars Door Vlaanderen&amp;#039; cycling event, 128,9km from Roeselare to Waregem, Wednesday 01 April 2026.BELGA PHOTO TOM GOYVAERTS (Photo by Tom Goyvaerts \/ BELGA MAG \/ Belga \/ AFP via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:46:49+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:46:49.784Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-70km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-091d0113-c5d0-4d8c-bee1-d0c7abe566b4\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The advantage for the leaders is down to 2:10.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:51:55+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:51:55.726Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-09dee4ca-d7e7-40af-ada2-0db099c82acf\">Lidl-Trek are here with emerging star Fleur Moors today, who impressed with second at In Flanders Fields on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more about the 20-year-old Belgian &#8211; <strong>&#8216;She&#8217;s a real go-getter&#8217; \u2013 Who is Fleur Moors, the rapidly rising star who has challenged Lorena Wiebes twice already this season?<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3586b0da-d82a-4b80-93ed-cadb3d69ec1c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/93SnNdNKDEyjLFPguDLeAY.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: Lucinda Brand of Netherlands, Loes Adegeest of Netherlands, Emma Norsgaard Bjerg of Denmark, Lauretta Hanson of Australia, Fleur Moors of Belgium, Shirin van Anrooij of Netherlands and Team Lidl - Trek prior to the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:52:46+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:52:46.295Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ee7636fe-4012-4aaa-a367-0f4ebbc912f2\">The pace in the peloton is high at the moment. Another 30 seconds have been subtracted from the gap. The leaders now have 1:40.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:53:53+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:53:53.474Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cf8a5901-3ec0-48e3-9840-c2a92317f507\">FDJ United-SUEZ and UAE Team ADQ lead the bunch on the cobbles.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d965b6b7-b5d4-403d-89f6-93cb704fc70e\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HbQpYQMV5xQT2i49dLQC5A.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: A general view of the peloton competing during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:54:27+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:54:27.077Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-38947320-348a-4e30-91eb-6d04b553ff21\">There&#8217;s 10km to go before the Knokterberg-Trieu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:59:04+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:59:04.038Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-60km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ce66c763-8ca0-4869-9644-9568748c42cc\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Still 1:40 for the leaders, but the race is about to hit its most intense section of climbs and cobbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:03:41+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:03:41.285Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e3ddb0a7-bc8b-4afc-a411-7620f7e2b47d\">Brodie Chapman has been a constant presence on the front of the peloton so far this spring.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d8504faf-66f7-47be-aab2-9b4694bb6b27\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H4bU3L5DD2qCYDfNKSSqPQ.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: Brodie Chapman of Australia and UAE Team ADQ competes during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:06:01+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:06:01.282Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-knokteberg-trieu-1km-at-7-8\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-knokteberg-trieu-1km-at-7-8\"><span>Knokteberg-Trieu (1km at 7.8%)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-f409422b-ca6b-4e67-b534-7c465d0b40d6\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Time for the toughest climb of the day, and it kicks off a second half of the race that contains four more climbs and five more cobbled sectors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The race really begins now.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:06:52+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:06:52.802Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e853c238-d616-4745-970e-6a378b9d1fad\">The Knokteberg begins gingerly before ramping up above 10% at the top. Mercifully, it&#8217;s not laden with cobbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:10:07+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:10:07.762Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b92b893a-8ec1-464c-acdd-c7730b81f60e\">The riders are over the Knokteberg and are heading straight to the next climb: Hotond.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:12:28+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:12:28.994Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-hotond-1-2km-at-3-2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-hotond-1-2km-at-3-2\"><span>Hotond (1.2km at 3.2%)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-97ba0535-f522-44ad-bbad-943cd34e2648\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The leaders are on the next climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:13:18+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:13:18.119Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-50km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-3604d6d6-73ac-4dd1-a3c2-a2f95526e9ab\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">After this, the riders take a long shallow descent towards the longest cobbled sector of the day, the Mariaborrestraat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:13:37+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:13:37.463Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6cb6291a-01f3-4af4-9eb3-5ddf468a9cbd\">The gap between leaders and bunch remains at 1:40.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:15:12+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:15:12.478Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7d4e0a4b-5625-42c1-8223-dc4132db584a\">German national champion Franziska Koch of FDJ United-SUEZ is making a move off the front as riders are dropping away off the back of the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:17:36+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:17:36.175Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-955c75be-73e3-4c0b-94fb-e59d73fe7fe2\">The leaders are approaching the Mariaborrestraat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:19:16+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:19:16.857Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a1e4da21-6a0d-49f4-9fc6-e750edd1d5c4\">FDJ United-SUEZ have been attentive towards the front of the bunch all day.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9b6ee7bf-77e4-4606-b8ce-84c63004bba7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5ptLtfaxnTKevBVrjbQstb.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: (L-R) Ally Wollaston of New Zealand and Amber Kraak of Netherlands and Team FDJ United - SUEZ compete during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:22:20+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:22:20.996Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bb73106d-19ae-4f24-bdd8-24c3e66f570b\">The lead has been slashed in the last few minutes and is down to just 30 seconds now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:23:12+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:23:12.496Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e814f1ff-c85d-496c-aaa1-08fa294b497d\">Quinty Ton of Liv-AlUla-Jayco has attacked the peloton and is 13 seconds behind the chasers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:24:17+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:24:17.424Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0d1d9cfe-65d1-4ca3-b2e6-936e8a5bf7b0\">There are several trains leading the peloton now, with SD Worx-ProTime, Lidl-Trek and UAE Team ADQ well represented at the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:25:32+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:25:32.688Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6f59aeae-9250-4bef-a132-4b293e1a0288\">The riders are on a wide highway at the moment, which gives advantage to the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:25:55+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:25:55.787Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3eb8d14c-cb08-4909-aac3-e79e5007f44d\">Ton&#8217;s speculative move has been neutralised.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:26:31+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:26:31.470Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d2442aee-785e-47a8-90de-21e5348069ad\">The peloton is like a washing machine on this wide road, with teams fighting for position ahead of the cobbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:27:20+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:27:20.723Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-mariaborrestraat-2-4km\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-mariaborrestraat-2-4km\"><span>Mariaborrestraat (2.4km)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0d29a829-d1c7-48d6-abca-e7bb24cba503\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Onto the longest cobbled sector of the day. Koch leads onto the sector on the front of the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:28:12+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:28:12.438Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-58bf4f68-a07b-40ac-9d7c-f047d61ff41d\">The peloton is really stretched out on this sector. The leaders only have a handful of seconds of an advantage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:28:28+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:28:28.408Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d165d2b1-43a2-4fe4-9470-73ca5e39d7a6\">The breakaway has been caught.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:32:17+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:32:17.265Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5dbccd5e-44e4-41b2-966e-ea611e8e1981\">The cobbles are done for now. Next up, the Eikenberg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:32:54+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:32:54.249Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-eikenberg-1-2km-at-5-2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-eikenberg-1-2km-at-5-2\"><span>Eikenberg (1.2km at 5.2%)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-caf52a62-a39c-4068-9116-e5f104a0de9a\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Koch once again leads onto the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:33:33+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:33:33.851Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-39f7e1b9-804c-40ae-b91f-d8cff6f47572\">The German is causing some real damage here with splits opening up behind. Cat Ferguson is with her. The likes of Le Court and Longo Borghini are further back at the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:34:31+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:34:31.430Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-49a8275a-14ba-4055-b9ae-7b63d722fe6b\">Vollering is with Koch, and makes a dig over the top of Koch&#8217;s move, mirroring what happened at Omloop Nieuwsblad.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Pieterse is on the wheel with Letizia Borghesi and Fleur Moors.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:35:24+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:35:24.301Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-40km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-40km-to-go\"><span>40km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-572dd018-a538-444e-8844-cdcda5e196ff\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vollering, Pieterse, Moors and Borghesi are building a good lead here over the top of the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:36:18+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:36:18.547Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9a86027f-58cc-491c-81f4-ac1f17a24922\">That&#8217;s the worst of the climb over with now. There are several cobbled sectors left and two ascents of the Nokereberg, which won&#8217;t be as selective as the Eikenberg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:37:21+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:37:21.145Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-32e25c01-b265-4b63-a973-f0281a040b27\">Longo Borghini is contributing to the chase, bereft of team-mates. Ferguson is also pulling having dropped off the leaders when Vollering attacked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:37:40+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:37:40.978Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-830c2a83-63dd-460c-979c-44ca1b3be537\">The lead group has a 10 second lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:40:00+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:40:00.313Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-05975a4a-f210-41bc-97a9-2f6dce337f02\">Silvia Persico appears for UAE Team ADQ and singlehandedly brings the Vollering group back.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Team-mate Karlijn Swinkels makes a move as soon as the leaders are caught, but doesn&#8217;t get away.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:40:23+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:40:23.531Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-920fb5fd-60c5-47f7-8e62-9132d30b39b8\">There are around 25 in the front group now, with all the favourites represented.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:41:41+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:41:41.550Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0ffccadb-42c2-4ec0-8662-09a315abb11d\">FDJ United-SUEZ and UAE Team ADQ are present in this group in number.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Another, smaller, group is approaching the leaders as things stall.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:42:27+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:42:27.309Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c8d3a934-5223-47a9-b853-3b25486dd3dc\">Attack by Mischa Bredewold. Koch is pulling the group back to the former Dutch champion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:43:10+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:43:10.102Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3e5b0def-36fd-483d-a3a4-9c1d19ad5b72\">The leaders are approaching Doorn, the next cobbled section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:43:45+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:43:45.131Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-09555b26-568b-4964-baac-89715ae716c5\">A group led by Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9 and Uno-X Mobility is around 15 seconds behind the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:45:47+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:45:47.278Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-498b5405-c632-4c9a-b59f-3bbeb29c6ee5\">A shot of Vollering&#8217;s attack on the Eikenberg.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1f5097ec-655b-435c-a1a4-5aec6f1e4156\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BdRp936yR68Sswv7TNueTN.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: Demi Vollering of Netherlands and Team FDJ United - SUEZ attacks during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:46:14+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:46:14.052Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d17c7111-1175-47e3-8b1d-0e185ca9522c\">The chasing group has lost a bit of momentum and appears to be slipping further back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:46:58+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:46:58.897Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-30km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-16c03bf0-0ef7-43c5-bb9c-bc81fa4ec752\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Lieke Nooijen now puts in a move for Visma-Lease a Bike, but is covered by Persico.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Things stall again at the front.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:47:29+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:47:29.261Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-doorn-1-6km\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-doorn-1-6km\"><span>Doorn (1.6km)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-04051ebe-6679-40b0-817a-c9fee51a3c74\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Elise Chabbey leads on to the cobbles and is putting the pressure on here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:48:21+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:48:21.350Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-973d516b-da91-4d57-ad09-161150e14a98\">Chabbey is tracked by Van Anrooij and the group is stretched out as riders try to find room in the gutter on each side of the cobbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:49:47+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:49:47.878Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3d00dca9-2bcf-4ba4-a4b5-ba932769ca14\">Longo Borghini now lifts the pace with Reusser in her wheel. Vollering not far off the front.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Moors needs a bike change and she loses touch with the front of the race.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:52:51+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:52:51.660Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-huispontweg-1-6km\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-huispontweg-1-6km\"><span>Huispontweg (1.6km)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-1813e26c-6eba-4150-8d2a-fb37a061c4fc\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Swinkels has made a nice move off the front. Le Court is driving the chase behind. Is the Mauritian champion working for Borghesi today?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:53:32+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:53:32.669Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a9294183-43b2-4267-9e6a-3a0e4146e0c1\">The riders have once again found a gutter to ride in on the right side of the cobbles. Swinkels has a five second lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:54:20+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:54:20.109Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-96f47970-0f54-47e1-a585-bae935e6e644\">Swinkels has three team-mates in the group with Longo Borghini, Persico and Gasparrini, so this is a good move.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:55:04+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:55:04.355Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fe93f7f8-17b1-4d22-b7f2-dfbf01c5d099\">Reusser is now working on the front of the group and edges back towards Swinkels. The Swiss may be working for Ferguson in her first race back after injury.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:55:30+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:55:30.724Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3eb5982e-d53b-4282-a4b8-15f7d4663980\">Flat tyre for Paternoster. She&#8217;s off the back of the bunch now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:56:06+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:56:06.591Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8b58e6b6-aceb-4d9a-8171-58bb3d98c22d\">Reusser attacks now ahead of the first passing of the Nokereberg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:56:58+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:56:58.160Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-086f65cc-3ba3-428c-aa97-e28ee1151f9c\">Longo Borghini attacks in pursuit of Reusser, but is covered by Ferguson. The Italian champion continues her chase, before pulling off.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Now Vollering is on the attack.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:57:42+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:57:42.856Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d4c7f1bc-7eb7-4a57-b2b3-1e5e4441cd7c\">Reusser is not the rider anyone wants to give a big lead to. Vollering is steadily closing her down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:58:41+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:58:41.302Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-nokereberg-0-4km-at-4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-nokereberg-0-4km-at-4\"><span>Nokereberg (0.4km at 4%)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-be3e30bf-dbe2-4a4d-8ce5-500dca504ae2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The group behind has stalled as Vollering and Reusser unite on the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:59:10+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:59:10.135Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fc419fd7-cf5c-45ea-99ae-ecba6df66efe\">Kopecky has been quiet so far, but she attacks on the Nokereberg with Swinkels and Backstedt on the wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:59:39+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:59:39.167Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-81881f15-5eac-4da5-b597-4100123b8955\">Longo Borghini brings Kopecky back.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vollering and Reusser have a lead of 15 seconds.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:01:54+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:01:54.391Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0abeec54-db50-47a8-9698-575322674c5a\">Vollering and Reusser are working well together. There isn&#8217;t a co-ordinated chase behind as riders alternate attacks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Despite UAE Team ADQ&#8217;s numbers, Longo Borghini is the one working.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:02:44+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:02:44.718Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-herlegemstraat\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-herlegemstraat\"><span>Herlegemstraat<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-05e1e921-47d0-450b-9c98-5e83ee693dc4\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Conversations going on now between Vollering and Reusser. They don&#8217;t appear to be fully committed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:03:17+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:03:17.286Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dbfa0555-4784-4b5d-860e-5d545417d5d6\">18 seconds for the leaders now as Longo Borghini leads the group on the cobbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:04:04+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:04:04.199Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e9828819-1ef2-4e02-afeb-8578866abc6a\">Ferguson and Lippert are playing the perfect team-mate role behind, disrupting the chase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:05:12+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:05:12.672Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-de48369d-a24a-4ed3-bb49-cf478623faec\">Now Persico returns to the front of the group along with Gasparrini.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap is coming down now.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:06:00+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:06:00.005Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0722d33d-5fa4-4531-8aad-a6d3e78428c8\">Just one final turn from Persico, she has already done a lot today. Gasparrini takes a turn, but then it&#8217;s Longo Borghini on the front again.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">11 seconds to the two leaders.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:07:05+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:07:05.302Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-56bc5d56-2937-433d-8a3f-a00977502b7e\">It appears that UAE Team ADQ are working for Trofeo Alfredo Binda winner Swinkels today. Longo Borghini is riding hard on the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:07:49+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:07:49.907Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-46fba925-f9a2-4a9c-8a04-9b79c47e97c3\">The peloton is heading back into Waregem now and will then head back to the Nokereberg for one final climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:08:04+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:08:04.052Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-15km\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-15km\"><span>15km<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-47c53a4d-247b-420e-abef-95bc2e4e2093\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Gap down to 9 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:10:22+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:10:22.171Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4a0902e5-1228-4c49-a488-409e189966cf\">It&#8217;s a Longo Borghini individual time-trial on the front of the chasing group at the moment. With Reusser and Vollering working together again, the gap is stabilising at 14 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:11:01+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:11:01.572Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9f18a545-0e37-4e22-bad1-6628fe40d935\">UAE Team ADQ still have four riders in the group, so plenty of firepower still to use.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:12:03+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:12:03.316Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dff3487e-145e-401a-8ec2-174ecb0408a7\">Vollering and Reusser are working well together now. Their lead is up to 20 seconds.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5cc674c6-8ff5-4bfa-bef5-051812c480c3\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/akNKCjKp7qkvmqeNUAZMp5.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: (L-R) Demi Vollering of Netherlands and Team FDJ United - SUEZ and Marlen Reusser of Switzerland and Team Movistar compete during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:13:36+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:13:36.001Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e2184708-9f8e-4faf-9487-e17ee01d85c2\">Persico is back working on the front again to support Longo Borghini in the chase.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">SD Worx-ProTime have now committed Julia Kopecky to the chase in support of her namesake Lotte Kopecky.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:14:51+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:14:51.716Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-10km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-2fd63509-30fc-44c1-accc-8498345993b6\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap is back down to 13 seconds now.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">More conversations, negotiations, going on between Vollering and Reusser.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:15:39+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:15:39.980Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1db956ca-bd0a-457f-a972-54954aa33cf7\">Persico is definitely finished now. She almost comes to a complete stop. So does Gasparrini.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:17:07+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:17:07.950Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-13a07243-d139-4405-944d-9e36dd5d87d7\">A big turn on the front of the bunch and the gap is down to 5 seconds now. The group has Vollering and Reusser in their sights, but can they finish the job?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:17:47+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:17:47.464Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-05a44ab7-c5b4-46e6-8220-7e7b624c75ba\">Vollering and Reusser lift it again just as a rider swings off the chase. The lead is increasing again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:18:45+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:18:45.080Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-db05457b-bb90-412a-ab1d-7c29b09615ad\">Their lead is slender, but Reusser and Vollering continue with a sense of control.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The chase stalls as Koch comes to the front to interfere.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:19:44+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:19:44.936Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2e777ec1-7022-4572-93af-17b227db5011\">Bredewold attacks with Nooijen on the wheel, but she then stops. Pieterse takes over, but the gap is increasing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:20:17+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:20:17.598Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-herlegemstraat-0-8km\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-herlegemstraat-0-8km\"><span>Herlegemstraat (0.8km)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-f1709458-4282-421f-b197-dd279da0451f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The final cobbles of the day. 16 seconds is the lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:21:19+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:21:19.534Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-5km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-bbd3fd32-769f-44a8-98d7-d888918151f0\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Pieterse is chasing. Charlotte Kool is in the group so there is a lot to gain for Fenix-Premier Tech if they can bring this back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:21:56+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:21:56.281Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2b32209d-5e4a-4199-82a2-edca31f4a45a\">It&#8217;s looking good for the two leaders now. They have a lead of 22 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:22:53+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:22:53.013Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-4km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-4km-to-go\"><span>4km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-beaa7973-7171-44f7-918c-cfe2d7fd9264\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Le Court joins the chase in support of Borghesi, but the pursuit is just not strong enough right now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:24:01+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:24:01.980Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-3km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-3km-to-go\"><span>3km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0d75a8c2-f588-455c-ad5a-d95b102631dd\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Pieterse, Bredewold and Le Court driving things now, but the gap stays above 20 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:24:33+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:24:33.216Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-66dfb85d-fa8d-4722-b63a-cf3d59d1ccf3\">Vollering will be confident in her sprint here. What can Reusser do in the finale?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:25:10+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:25:10.800Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-2km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-2km-to-go\"><span>2km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0084e359-4b83-4560-b321-e4492154f3f7\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">22 seconds is the lead for Vollering and Reusser.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:26:09+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:26:09.818Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-88242638-7bbf-4d18-941c-42059dd0430b\">The gap dips below 20 seconds, but it&#8217;s surely too late now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:26:59+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:26:59.917Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-1km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-1km-to-go\"><span>1km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-16f77d5a-da4b-4772-ab5c-a32af2f17aa5\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Reusser leads them through the flamme rouge and then Vollering takes the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:27:28+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:27:28.120Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-90bcc170-e666-469e-9e2b-fbea94a1723c\">Reusser refusing to come through now and the leaders have slowed. Nooijen has attacked and joined the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:27:54+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:27:54.150Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b4ece736-9c49-4c0b-ad56-79341d2c8884\">Nooijen leads out the sprint, but Reusser and Vollering come back at the youngster.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:28:11+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:28:11.568Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-marlen-reusser-wins-dwars-door-vlaanderen-women-2026\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-marlen-reusser-wins-dwars-door-vlaanderen-women-2026\"><span>Marlen Reusser wins Dwars door Vlaanderen Women 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-c3312436-22dd-47ba-a88e-8c2f960634af\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Reusser takes the win in the final sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:28:46+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:28:46.819Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c2e28a29-d620-4bd4-ac3c-5b4f62ac7a69\">Vollering in second, with an opportunistic Nooijen taking a brilliant third place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:31:04+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:31:04.572Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6eeea69f-75a2-4cb5-a306-e6f36b98ab10\">Vollering and Reusser were so entranced with each other that they were almost mugged by Nooijen. It was an incredible move out of the bunch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In the end, it was Reusser who was fastest in the final 200 metres, edging Vollering on the line by a wheel.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:31:27+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:31:27.267Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d37126c5-6c0c-4703-b727-6fe709b1d103\">A few seconds behind, Zoe Backstedt won the sprint from the chase group to take fourth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:34:21+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:34:21.170Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ae4dd64d-3e51-404c-8172-7b82b2680d46\">It all came down to a marvellous battle between two of the world&#8217;s best.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There were questions over Reusser&#8217;s form after her crash in the UAE in which she suffered deep cuts to her hands and knee. She took her time returning and is clearly fresh and in great form ahead of the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix, which will be her big spring targets before a tilt at La Vuelta Feminina in May.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6aaf61e5-8a17-4c6d-92f6-a64d076e38f1\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dwwKUJ3g2h9MQgMVFoY7gn.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: Marlen Reusser of Switzerland and Team Movistar attacks during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:41:27+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:41:27.270Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-793fe2cd-32bf-4b7a-bff1-251e9a7bc19d\">Here&#8217;s what Reusser had to say after the finish:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I&#8217;m surprised. I didn&#8217;t expect it like this, so I&#8217;m so happy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;In the beginning of the race, I felt like I really had trouble positioning, but I kept being confident also to help the whole team because I think we have a super strong team. It felt so good to know that in the group behind you have Lianne and Cat: [both] so fast. If we don&#8217;t make it, we still probably can make it with them, which is just uplifting, super nice. And then you really go for it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e5821a1f-2ee1-4a10-907e-1bb6af34f742\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5tnj7ttkxyShQLpq8xRg2h.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: Marlen Reusser of Switzerland and Team Movistar celebrates at finish line as race winner during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:45:21+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:45:21.457Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-75ee4d6c-ef07-4d64-b3c2-3cc96d2df058\">Here&#8217;s our report from a thrilling race in Flanders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong>Dwars door Vlaanderen Women: Marlen Reusser claims victory in photo finish<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-59af0cde-25f5-473f-8093-62bd96e4aedf\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: (L-R) Race winner Marlen Reusser of Switzerland and Team Movistar and Demi Vollering of Netherlands and Team FDJ United - SUEZ sprint at finish line during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. 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It&#8217;s the final tune-up ahead of the big one on Sunday, the Ronde van Vlaanderen.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mid-article-leaderboard\" class=\"ad-unit sm:hidden block\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T11:46:53+00:00\">2026-04-01T11:46:53.431Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-70a2953d-3ec3-47ca-8a16-687825724e73\">Almost all of the big favourites for Monument glory on Sunday are present today in Waregem as they look to get a final hit-out in the legs. The major absentee is Lorena Wiebes, who has already proven her form in a big way this spring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T11:47:07+00:00\">2026-04-01T11:47:07.579Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c9ca6e28-7c67-472e-91af-9275515aad0b\">The race gets underway in just over half an hour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T11:50:26+00:00\">2026-04-01T11:50:26.649Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5d32af90-6d7d-4711-b195-1861a0272014\">Several favourites for the race today haven&#8217;t raced much of the Classics season so far, instead either choosing to keep themselves fresh or recovering from illness or injury.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Kim Le Court-Pienaar is one rider who hasn&#8217;t raced much, Demi Vollering is back in Belgium after her Omloop het Nieuwsblad victory in February and reigning champion Elisa Longo Borghini is taking in her first Belgian race of the year, having already been a winner at the UAE Tour and Trofeo Oro in Euro.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T11:53:32+00:00\">2026-04-01T11:53:32.814Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6587dbf1-9370-4136-918c-ea9d8f36d80c\">Another returnee to the foray is Marlen Reusser.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Swiss hasn&#8217;t been seen since she pulled out of the UAE Tour on the third stage after suffering deep cuts on her hand and knee in a crash.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-6587dbf1-9370-4136-918c-ea9d8f36d80c-2\">&#8220;She&#8217;s in full preparation for La Vuelta which is the most important thing, but she&#8217;s ready to race and ready to go for Flanders,&#8221; Movistar Sports Director Kelvin Dekker told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> this week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8216;She&#8217;ll be one of our big cards to play&#8217; \u2013 Marlen Reusser primed to hit the ground running for Movistar at Dwars door Vlaanderen after long injury sideline<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7df2e2d1-e740-4efb-89ae-d8213faa8762\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX.jpg\" alt=\"FELANITX - PUIG DE SANT SALVADOR, SPAIN - JANUARY 24: Marlen Reusser of Switzerland and Movistar Team crosses the finish line on second place during the 3rd Challenge Femenino Ciclista Mallorca 2026 - Trofeo Marratxi a 128.8km one day race from Marratxi to Felanitx - Puig de Sant Salvador 467m on January 24, 2026 in Felanitx - Puig de Sant Salvador, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T11:55:52+00:00\">2026-04-01T11:55:52.413Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8d474ccd-f26c-4803-95a8-686856e2229a\">If Reusser has the form, she will no doubt be a contender today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Other big favourites include Longo Borghini, Lotte Kopecky and Marianne Vos.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-8d474ccd-f26c-4803-95a8-686856e2229a-2\">Here&#8217;s our analysis of how the race could pan out today.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More than a Tour of Flanders warm-up \u2013 Analysing the contenders at Dwars door Vlaanderen<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7ea20f88-b3f3-4be7-9ae4-d1613944d701\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rk3esFqRGQfMaCDXoZMm9W.jpg\" alt=\"Wout van Aert and Demi Vollering are among the main contenders at Dwars door Vlaanderen\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:04:25+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:04:25.851Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-960c796f-ee31-4d8c-bea4-f18a0a1209ac\">Let&#8217;s have a look at what the riders are facing today. With eight climbs and six cobbled sectors for the riders to contend with, it&#8217;s going to be a challenging day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">After a flat opening section, the difficulties will come thick and fast, particularly in the second half of the 128.8 kilometres.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-960c796f-ee31-4d8c-bea4-f18a0a1209ac-2\">Here are the key points out on course:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Climbs:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hellestraat (1.5km @ 3.5% after 28km)<\/p>\n<p>Volkegemberg (1.1km @ 4% after 46km)<\/p>\n<p>Berg Ten Houte (1.1km @ 5.4% after 57km)<\/p>\n<p>Knokteberg &#8211; Trieu (1km @ 7.8% after 74km)<\/p>\n<p>Hotond (1.2km @ 3.2% after 77km)<\/p>\n<p>Eikenberg (1.2km @ 5% after 89km)<\/p>\n<p>Nokereberg (0.4km @ 4.6% after 107km)<\/p>\n<p>Nokereberg (0.4km @ 4.6% after 119km)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cobbles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Holleweg (0.6km after 47km)<\/p>\n<p>Mariaborrestraat (2.4km after 84km)<\/p>\n<p>Doorn (1.6km after 99km)<\/p>\n<p>Huisepontweg (1.6km after 102km)<\/p>\n<p>Herlegemstraat (0.8km after 110km)<\/p>\n<p>Herlegemstraat (0.8km after 122.5km)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:08:41+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:08:41.198Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-85463032-5a88-43e0-8d04-27c43b5ab61f\">Last year Dwars doo Vlaanderen Women was all about one woman: Elisa Longo Borghini.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">She attacked with 30km to go on the Huisepontweg cobble sector to win solo by more than two minutes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Here&#8217;s a reminder of how it happened: <strong>Dwars door Vlaanderen Women: Elisa Longo Borghini launches long-range solo attack and lands 50th career victory<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b59803dc-fef5-497b-881b-83f22920fc34\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L3rpGMoZ2btVmRBoESyX6R.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 02: Elisa Longo Borghini of Italy and UAE Team ADQ competes in the breakaway during the 13rd Dwars door Vlaanderen 2025 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.5km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 02, 2025 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Tomas Sisk - Pool\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:10:47+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:10:47.565Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-neutral-start\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-neutral-start\"><span>Neutral Start<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b8d01480-aaa2-4b3d-8d8a-a6b62bc25123\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders have signed on and are ready to go. It&#8217;s time for the neutral roll-out.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-834d7a79-780e-463d-b7fd-5ee6bad269a6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/U2iwTqShdmJX3wQgm7acid.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: Kim Le Court Pienaar of Mauritius, Fauve Bastiaenssen of Belgium, Letizia Borghesi of Italy, Marthe Goossens of Belgium, Nicole Steigenga of Netherlands, Alana Castrique of Belgium and Team AG Insurance - Soudal prior to the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:16:02+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:16:02.917Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a5ad6fbb-5daa-4be5-8e28-1afb02399ce9\">After a difficult 2025, Lotte Kopecky has made a remarkable return to form this spring.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The former world champion was victorious at Nokere Koerse two weeks ago before taking a big win at Milan-San Remo a few days later.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Are these ominous signs for the rest of the spring? We will find out more today on a more challenging course about Kopecky&#8217;s shape.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6fb02f41-9fcf-417f-8b35-fca8b1024492\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gifbEzJQKfWQFSZSb88FFS.jpg\" alt=\"Belgian Lotte Kopecky of SD Worx-Protime pictured at the start of the women elite race of the &amp;#039;Dwars Door Vlaanderen&amp;#039; cycling event, 128,9km from Roeselare to Waregem, Wednesday 01 April 2026.BELGA PHOTO TOM GOYVAERTS (Photo by Tom Goyvaerts \/ BELGA MAG \/ Belga \/ AFP via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:17:55+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:17:55.639Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6fdf56af-bcda-446f-a68a-89ee4079708d\"><strong>Enjoying our live Classics coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong><\/strong><u><strong>Find out more.<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:18:51+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:18:51.418Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-128-8km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-128-8km-to-go\"><span>128.8km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-3821a688-5fdf-40d1-b145-0c2bfa5b986c\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders have set off from Waregem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:19:45+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:19:45.573Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-45ff8bd5-486b-467d-b7ae-3544106417b4\">There&#8217;s news of one DNS from the start-list today. Alana Castrique of AG Insurance-Soudal hasn&#8217;t taken to the start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:21:07+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:21:07.687Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-22cc33e0-58e6-4598-ba93-786c232017d5\">It&#8217;s a benign opening 40 kilometres as the peloton loops around Waregem before heading south towards the first hill of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:27:09+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:27:09.768Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3c29b7d4-8c99-4ebb-86d2-211eb449f543\">There&#8217;s a gentle wind out on course today, so there&#8217;s little chance of echelons.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There is a bit of sun, too, and the temperature is around 13 degrees celsius.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:29:15+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:29:15.798Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-131c82f1-f276-4e66-b435-30614fae99a2\">Demi Vollering looking focussed ahead of the race.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">She won Dwars door Vlaanderen Women in 2023 with a solo move.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e510ffa7-58e6-451d-bfe0-f88886492874\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9b4T2hK8ghtthKe3Vbn2K.jpg\" alt=\"Dutch Demi Vollering of FDJ United-SUEZ pictured at the start of the women elite race of the &amp;#039;Dwars Door Vlaanderen&amp;#039; cycling event, 128,9km from Roeselare to Waregem, Wednesday 01 April 2026.BELGA PHOTO TOM GOYVAERTS (Photo by Tom Goyvaerts \/ BELGA MAG \/ Belga \/ AFP via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:31:34+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:31:34.279Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5cfea3f0-17ed-4f76-9426-e5cf8db2de5e\">Here&#8217;s a clip of the riders leaving Waregem a few minutes ago.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2039315804735381845\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The women&#8217;s race is on as well! The peloton left Waregem and is on its way to the official start. \ud83d\ude80 #DDV26 pic.twitter.com\/xxooD9HVRwApril 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"see-more__filter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:32:50+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:32:50.849Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-120km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ce271592-e33d-4b93-93ca-f49f19f1d4a8\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">No attacks yet from the peloton<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:35:15+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:35:15.328Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2827423c-9e51-4720-a083-a081ebda4dcb\">Another shot of the riders setting off, with plenty of support on show for Belgian superstar Lotte Kopecky.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-abe9bac3-2523-4f6b-889c-99197488558a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/68mUJsSvhHkAG42GzsWjnB.jpg\" alt=\"Belgian Lotte Kopecky of SD Worx-Protime, Belgian Mischa Bredewold of SD Worx-Protime, Dutch Puck Pieterse of Fenix-Premier Tech and Italian Elisa Longo Borghini of UAE Team ADQ pictured at the start of the women elite race of the &amp;#039;Dwars Door Vlaanderen&amp;#039; cycling event, 128,9km from Roeselare to Waregem, Wednesday 01 April 2026.BELGA PHOTO TOM GOYVAERTS (Photo by Tom Goyvaerts \/ BELGA MAG \/ Belga \/ AFP via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:39:06+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:39:06.564Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d255d5b2-3af3-48bf-b709-6a1e1f73b0af\">Alongside Reusser, Cat Ferguson is another card for Movistar to play today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">She had a few words to say about the imperious form of Lorena Wiebes earlier this week. She also thinks that she is making significant progress this year in the Classics.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-d255d5b2-3af3-48bf-b709-6a1e1f73b0af-2\">&#8220;I feel physically much stronger than last year. I think more in a sense of I sort of fatigue less, and that&#8217;s probably just due to the fact I did no cyclocross over the winter, and I just committed to training,&#8221; she told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> in Belgium this week.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As well as the fact I&#8217;m a year older and experienced as well. But I think I&#8217;m just enjoying each race a lot more now than last year. It&#8217;s not quite as nerve-racking going into a race, and I feel a bit more confident with positioning and understanding how professional racing is going.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8216;Wiebes is an absolute animal&#8217; \u2013 Cat Ferguson says riders need to believe SD Worx-Protime star is beatable, or &#8216;it&#8217;s never going to happen&#8217;<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ed042c63-10c6-4567-be41-57102dad74db\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9iRjhDpyxsHBF8oDq5aghf.jpg\" alt=\"Cat Ferguson racing in Belgium early in 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:40:18+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:40:18.222Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ed816703-3c95-41d9-831c-2c198b6cf082\">There has been an attack by five riders in an attempt to form a breakaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:41:29+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:41:29.835Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-361ea059-4530-478e-9a22-7b8c6e0fd90d\">The peloton has just completed a lap of Waregem, looping over the north of the city. Now, they are heading south towards the first climb of the day. The Hellestraat will be upon them in around 10km.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:44:11+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:44:11.947Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-breakaway\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-breakaway\"><span>Breakaway<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-8ea244ae-94cf-4b15-abc5-0a5ec4aa6b05\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Mia Gjertsen (Uno X-Mobility), Mia Griffin (Picnic-PostNL), Alison Avoine (Ma Petite Enterprise), Idoia Eraso (Laboral Kitxka-Fundacion Euskadi) and Natalie Quinn (Mayenne-Monbana-Mypie) are the riders in front with a 45 seconds lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:45:09+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:45:09.239Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-110km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-d7a406af-97a9-4212-9506-8bc4a2c127f3\">L\u00e9a Rondel (Mayenne-Monbana-Mypie) is in between the two groups with around 30 seconds to the front of the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:45:41+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:45:41.418Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-49043437-5eba-4d8a-8d10-035a81d9649a\">The front group now have a lead of one minute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:47:17+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:47:17.330Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f0652408-9c94-4af3-893c-8687827c3231\">There is around 7km until the first climb of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:51:26+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:51:26.310Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-818340f6-40c8-4ff7-b07f-32662ef8d179\">27-year-old Mia Griffin is the most seasoned of this leading group, having taken part in the Tour de France Femmes last year for Picnic-PostNL. This is her third Dwars door Vlaanderen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:52:49+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:52:49.096Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-98d20ada-0c11-4233-97fc-c5d2aea7558b\">Rondel was caught by the peloton.<\/p>\n<p>Another counter-attack has set off in pursuit of the leading five. New Pan-American champion Catalina Soto Campos is in the move alongside Bodine Vollering and C\u00e9lia Le Mou\u00ebl.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:53:23+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:53:23.090Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f31a7e8c-e9e0-4e05-a3af-cb9ea21102f6\">The chase group is 45 seconds behind the lead, with the peloton happy to let this go out to 2:30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:54:49+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:54:49.210Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-73ce3ca0-a73a-4e89-b287-e73f4f2bbb3f\">Our first look at the breakaway, with Alison Avoine driving it on the front.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-23a7e49d-5b9b-486f-aa48-e08cade06f07\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rt9cRjNDHfFxt4WA39qPJm.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: (L-R) Idoia Eraso of Spain and Team Laboral Kutxa - Fundacion Euskadi and Alison Avoine of France and Team Ma Petite Entreprise compete in the breakaway during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:56:17+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:56:17.692Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9faf71af-2c33-4005-bb1e-6fbaa5fc90c6\">A relaxed looking bunch allowing the leaders&#8217; advantage to grow.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a9b2ac5b-67d4-4af5-ad22-5369c549c8ac\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TJ9LxzxfEvbvTeseENhkM9.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: A general view of the peloton competing during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:57:17+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:57:17.876Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-100km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-6e01f316-cf40-4eaa-89c6-3ac9af5ac59c\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">After a few lumps, the riders are now descending towards the Hellestraat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:58:23+00:00\">2026-04-01T12:58:23.644Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-hellestraat-1-5km-at-3-5\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-hellestraat-1-5km-at-3-5\"><span>Hellestraat (1.5km at 3.5%)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-3e9f4c7c-fa55-4485-b5ee-7cb02cd1e4b8\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The first climb of the day<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:03:12+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:03:12.731Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3d4db6bb-2592-474b-814f-a6adaa423b83\">What of Puck Pieterse and Fenix-Premier Tech today? The Dutch rider has looked good so far this spring, but is yet to take a win.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Sprinter Charlotte Kool has just crashed in the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8f714e9f-ac30-4e10-8221-157ffdd0b3b7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qN459Re3XwaqZxRfjpjzZk.jpg\" alt=\"Fenix-Premier Tech riders pictured at the start of the women elite race of the &amp;#039;Dwars Door Vlaanderen&amp;#039; cycling event, 128,9km from Roeselare to Waregem, Wednesday 01 April 2026.BELGA PHOTO TOM GOYVAERTS (Photo by Tom Goyvaerts \/ BELGA MAG \/ Belga \/ AFP via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:06:22+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:06:22.843Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e0c5a32c-1e75-4da9-bd88-c59ae328cf45\">This race mostly goes the way of the attackers and the big favourites, but occasionally with a headwind the sprinters can have their day. Chiara Consonni is a former winner here, having taken the bunch sprint in 2022.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Consonni is joined on the start-list by the likes of Ally Wollaston, Georgia Baker, Linda Zanetti and Kool &#8211; of whom we are awaiting news as to whether she has continued the race after her fall.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:07:47+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:07:47.978Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cac1536c-fc4f-4dc3-afd5-101cbe99f350\">Bodine Vollering was dropped from the chase group over the Hellestraat and is around 20 seconds behind Le Mou\u00ebl and Soto Campos, who in turn have a 30 second deficit to the front of the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:09:08+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:09:08.142Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f53fa17f-169d-438a-8eb9-ae9225b47cad\">There can be little doubt that UAE Team ADQ have been one of the teams of the season so far. They are mobbing the front of the peloton in support of Longo Borghini.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-edc42030-94ac-409a-a53d-988081c88ef6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CBzzeH8ZQcLcoCZDDRqCih.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: Elisa Longo Borghini of Italy and UAE Team ADQ competes during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:09:33+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:09:33.061Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-65d8aad5-f8f6-437c-82a2-29ef4d5c3c71\">The peloton is now almost four minutes behind the lead group of five.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:12:05+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:12:05.326Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6be8dfb3-fc4f-48e2-8b65-7082a2485329\">Charlotte Kool is back in the peloton.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Dutch rider is in decent form at the moment and was 7th at In Flanders Fields on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:16:06+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:16:06.639Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b8667d8e-c0b8-46c9-b889-711dc5612d7e\">Chilean Catalina Soto Campos leads the intermediate group between the leaders and peloton.<\/p>\n<p>B.Vollering is dropped from this group now. Soto Campos and Le Mou\u00ebl are around 18 seconds behind the leaders.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3dc03b44-2cf4-493b-b9c5-c28e83b71698\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DvxiWtkRPCFnjFWkzZ4wVY.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: (L-R) Bodine Vollering of Netherlands and Team VolkerWessels, Celia Le Mouel of France and Team Ma Petite Entreprise and Catalina Anais Soto of Chile and Team Laboral Kutxa - Fundacion Euskadi compete in the chase group during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:17:30+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:17:30.059Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-90km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-740c881d-d5ec-43d0-98b1-3cd1821e2a5a\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The leaders are not far from the Volkegemberg climb now, which is quickly followed by the Holleweg cobbled sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:19:27+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:19:27.898Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-335f324d-781d-482a-94d1-827136a21d56\">The riders are about to pass through Oudenaarde.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:21:35+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:21:35.984Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b8695841-cdb2-406c-ada7-53a2fb527d25\">Soto Campos and Le Mou\u00ebl have joined the leaders. We now have a breakaway of seven at the front of the race.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Bodine Vollering is around 90 seconds behind and will be absorbed by the bunch.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:25:06+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:25:06.627Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8500bfc4-19b3-4a52-a05d-bdac8b83f4e0\">The full compliment of seven in the front group:<\/p>\n<p>Catalina Soto Campos<br \/>Idoia Eraso<br \/>Mia Gjertsen<br \/>Mia Griffin<br \/>Alison Avoine<br \/>C\u00e9lia Le Mou\u00ebl<br \/>Natalia Quinn<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ecd7c43f-9419-48ee-85fe-47c232cac3ee\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oZWPoWjoGMbHAtSRACFSZ9.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: (L-R) Mia Griffin of Ireland and Team Picnic PostNL and Catalina Anais Soto of Chile and Team Laboral Kutxa - Fundacion Euskadi compete during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:26:16+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:26:16.724Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-volkegemberg-1-1km-at-4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-volkegemberg-1-1km-at-4\"><span>Volkegemberg (1.1km at 4%)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-814d87d1-21fc-4a6e-89be-62d140116a2d\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The leaders are on the second climb of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:26:57+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:26:57.727Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-899aff66-94d1-4eae-a7da-968910be42d4\">The peloton is 4:15 behind the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:29:09+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:29:09.830Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-holleweg-0-6km\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-holleweg-0-6km\"><span>Holleweg (0.6km)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-be146870-a0a7-4530-88eb-f4a9465c9df9\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Off the climb, straight onto the day&#8217;s first cobbled sector,<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:30:07+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:30:07.372Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0b6acb85-466a-483d-abd9-426350885fb7\">There is a plateau after this, followed by a descent towards the Berg Ten Houte climb &#8211; appetisers for what&#8217;s to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:31:27+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:31:27.797Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-80km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-80km-to-go\"><span>80km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-dfa0eb91-2110-40ed-ab81-852ef1085732\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Cobbles dealt with. The leaders now have 4:20 over the peloton and are working well together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:34:48+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:34:48.056Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e2386c1f-caf2-4dc6-a6d2-872184894bd5\">Romina Hinojosa of Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9 Ladies has abandoned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:35:23+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:35:23.423Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b15a41dc-23e0-45ae-8ec6-21507e9b47f7\">A chunk has been chopped off the advantage of the leaders after the climb. They now have 3:30 over the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:39:03+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:39:03.706Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-260b7ff9-a509-443e-817d-265ae111ea34\">Not a great day so far for Fenix-Premier Tech. Puck Pieterse has crashed in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:39:33+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:39:33.503Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-31a97075-369d-4209-928a-d576d789d384\">The pace is up in the bunch now ahead of Berg Ten Houte. The gap to the front has dropped to 2:40.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:42:36+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:42:36.576Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-berg-ten-houte-1-1km-at-5-4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-berg-ten-houte-1-1km-at-5-4\"><span>Berg Ten Houte (1.1km at 5.4%)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-04b93a8b-e097-4d27-9276-97495bd407a4\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">A tough ascent with a cobbled sector. How will the bunch approach this one?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:43:46+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:43:46.635Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-79a9a191-c176-4dd2-8bb0-efb0259d3b93\">After a long time between the two groups, Bodine Vollering has been caught by the peloton on the Berg Ten Houte.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:44:53+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:44:53.455Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2305de14-5b5e-4752-9f5f-c5bd6f090fa8\">They are over the top of Berg Ten Houte now, with a long flat section to follow before the toughest climb of the race: the Knokteberg-Trieu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:46:12+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:46:12.738Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-669ce5bb-05bb-416a-9879-dc64967287cc\">Will these long-time rivals come to blows again later today?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c72ee79e-067f-48e7-b4f8-d1f076efd61b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hMCwLLhdxETWvBnXLPr4M6.jpg\" alt=\"Belgian Lotte Kopecky of SD Worx-Protime, Dutch Demi Vollering of FDJ United&amp;amp;amp;#8208 and SUEZ pictured at the start of the women elite race of the &amp;#039;Dwars Door Vlaanderen&amp;#039; cycling event, 128,9km from Roeselare to Waregem, Wednesday 01 April 2026.BELGA PHOTO TOM GOYVAERTS (Photo by Tom Goyvaerts \/ BELGA MAG \/ Belga \/ AFP via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:46:49+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:46:49.784Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-70km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-091d0113-c5d0-4d8c-bee1-d0c7abe566b4\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The advantage for the leaders is down to 2:10.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:51:55+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:51:55.726Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-09dee4ca-d7e7-40af-ada2-0db099c82acf\">Lidl-Trek are here with emerging star Fleur Moors today, who impressed with second at In Flanders Fields on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more about the 20-year-old Belgian &#8211; <strong>&#8216;She&#8217;s a real go-getter&#8217; \u2013 Who is Fleur Moors, the rapidly rising star who has challenged Lorena Wiebes twice already this season?<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3586b0da-d82a-4b80-93ed-cadb3d69ec1c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/93SnNdNKDEyjLFPguDLeAY.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: Lucinda Brand of Netherlands, Loes Adegeest of Netherlands, Emma Norsgaard Bjerg of Denmark, Lauretta Hanson of Australia, Fleur Moors of Belgium, Shirin van Anrooij of Netherlands and Team Lidl - Trek prior to the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:52:46+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:52:46.295Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ee7636fe-4012-4aaa-a367-0f4ebbc912f2\">The pace in the peloton is high at the moment. Another 30 seconds have been subtracted from the gap. The leaders now have 1:40.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:53:53+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:53:53.474Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cf8a5901-3ec0-48e3-9840-c2a92317f507\">FDJ United-SUEZ and UAE Team ADQ lead the bunch on the cobbles.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d965b6b7-b5d4-403d-89f6-93cb704fc70e\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HbQpYQMV5xQT2i49dLQC5A.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: A general view of the peloton competing during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:54:27+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:54:27.077Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-38947320-348a-4e30-91eb-6d04b553ff21\">There&#8217;s 10km to go before the Knokterberg-Trieu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T13:59:04+00:00\">2026-04-01T13:59:04.038Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-60km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ce66c763-8ca0-4869-9644-9568748c42cc\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Still 1:40 for the leaders, but the race is about to hit its most intense section of climbs and cobbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:03:41+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:03:41.285Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e3ddb0a7-bc8b-4afc-a411-7620f7e2b47d\">Brodie Chapman has been a constant presence on the front of the peloton so far this spring.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d8504faf-66f7-47be-aab2-9b4694bb6b27\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H4bU3L5DD2qCYDfNKSSqPQ.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: Brodie Chapman of Australia and UAE Team ADQ competes during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:06:01+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:06:01.282Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-knokteberg-trieu-1km-at-7-8\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-knokteberg-trieu-1km-at-7-8\"><span>Knokteberg-Trieu (1km at 7.8%)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-f409422b-ca6b-4e67-b534-7c465d0b40d6\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Time for the toughest climb of the day, and it kicks off a second half of the race that contains four more climbs and five more cobbled sectors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The race really begins now.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:06:52+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:06:52.802Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e853c238-d616-4745-970e-6a378b9d1fad\">The Knokteberg begins gingerly before ramping up above 10% at the top. Mercifully, it&#8217;s not laden with cobbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:10:07+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:10:07.762Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b92b893a-8ec1-464c-acdd-c7730b81f60e\">The riders are over the Knokteberg and are heading straight to the next climb: Hotond.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:12:28+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:12:28.994Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-hotond-1-2km-at-3-2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-hotond-1-2km-at-3-2\"><span>Hotond (1.2km at 3.2%)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-97ba0535-f522-44ad-bbad-943cd34e2648\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The leaders are on the next climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:13:18+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:13:18.119Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-50km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-3604d6d6-73ac-4dd1-a3c2-a2f95526e9ab\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">After this, the riders take a long shallow descent towards the longest cobbled sector of the day, the Mariaborrestraat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:13:37+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:13:37.463Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6cb6291a-01f3-4af4-9eb3-5ddf468a9cbd\">The gap between leaders and bunch remains at 1:40.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:15:12+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:15:12.478Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7d4e0a4b-5625-42c1-8223-dc4132db584a\">German national champion Franziska Koch of FDJ United-SUEZ is making a move off the front as riders are dropping away off the back of the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:17:36+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:17:36.175Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-955c75be-73e3-4c0b-94fb-e59d73fe7fe2\">The leaders are approaching the Mariaborrestraat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:19:16+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:19:16.857Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a1e4da21-6a0d-49f4-9fc6-e750edd1d5c4\">FDJ United-SUEZ have been attentive towards the front of the bunch all day.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9b6ee7bf-77e4-4606-b8ce-84c63004bba7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5ptLtfaxnTKevBVrjbQstb.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: (L-R) Ally Wollaston of New Zealand and Amber Kraak of Netherlands and Team FDJ United - SUEZ compete during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:22:20+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:22:20.996Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bb73106d-19ae-4f24-bdd8-24c3e66f570b\">The lead has been slashed in the last few minutes and is down to just 30 seconds now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:23:12+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:23:12.496Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e814f1ff-c85d-496c-aaa1-08fa294b497d\">Quinty Ton of Liv-AlUla-Jayco has attacked the peloton and is 13 seconds behind the chasers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:24:17+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:24:17.424Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0d1d9cfe-65d1-4ca3-b2e6-936e8a5bf7b0\">There are several trains leading the peloton now, with SD Worx-ProTime, Lidl-Trek and UAE Team ADQ well represented at the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:25:32+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:25:32.688Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6f59aeae-9250-4bef-a132-4b293e1a0288\">The riders are on a wide highway at the moment, which gives advantage to the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:25:55+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:25:55.787Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3eb8d14c-cb08-4909-aac3-e79e5007f44d\">Ton&#8217;s speculative move has been neutralised.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:26:31+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:26:31.470Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d2442aee-785e-47a8-90de-21e5348069ad\">The peloton is like a washing machine on this wide road, with teams fighting for position ahead of the cobbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:27:20+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:27:20.723Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-mariaborrestraat-2-4km\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-mariaborrestraat-2-4km\"><span>Mariaborrestraat (2.4km)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0d29a829-d1c7-48d6-abca-e7bb24cba503\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Onto the longest cobbled sector of the day. Koch leads onto the sector on the front of the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:28:12+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:28:12.438Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-58bf4f68-a07b-40ac-9d7c-f047d61ff41d\">The peloton is really stretched out on this sector. The leaders only have a handful of seconds of an advantage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:28:28+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:28:28.408Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d165d2b1-43a2-4fe4-9470-73ca5e39d7a6\">The breakaway has been caught.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:32:17+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:32:17.265Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5dbccd5e-44e4-41b2-966e-ea611e8e1981\">The cobbles are done for now. Next up, the Eikenberg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:32:54+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:32:54.249Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-eikenberg-1-2km-at-5-2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-eikenberg-1-2km-at-5-2\"><span>Eikenberg (1.2km at 5.2%)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-caf52a62-a39c-4068-9116-e5f104a0de9a\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Koch once again leads onto the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:33:33+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:33:33.851Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-39f7e1b9-804c-40ae-b91f-d8cff6f47572\">The German is causing some real damage here with splits opening up behind. Cat Ferguson is with her. The likes of Le Court and Longo Borghini are further back at the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:34:31+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:34:31.430Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-49a8275a-14ba-4055-b9ae-7b63d722fe6b\">Vollering is with Koch, and makes a dig over the top of Koch&#8217;s move, mirroring what happened at Omloop Nieuwsblad.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Pieterse is on the wheel with Letizia Borghesi and Fleur Moors.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:35:24+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:35:24.301Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-40km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-40km-to-go\"><span>40km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-572dd018-a538-444e-8844-cdcda5e196ff\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vollering, Pieterse, Moors and Borghesi are building a good lead here over the top of the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:36:18+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:36:18.547Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9a86027f-58cc-491c-81f4-ac1f17a24922\">That&#8217;s the worst of the climb over with now. There are several cobbled sectors left and two ascents of the Nokereberg, which won&#8217;t be as selective as the Eikenberg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:37:21+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:37:21.145Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-32e25c01-b265-4b63-a973-f0281a040b27\">Longo Borghini is contributing to the chase, bereft of team-mates. Ferguson is also pulling having dropped off the leaders when Vollering attacked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:37:40+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:37:40.978Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-830c2a83-63dd-460c-979c-44ca1b3be537\">The lead group has a 10 second lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:40:00+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:40:00.313Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-05975a4a-f210-41bc-97a9-2f6dce337f02\">Silvia Persico appears for UAE Team ADQ and singlehandedly brings the Vollering group back.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Team-mate Karlijn Swinkels makes a move as soon as the leaders are caught, but doesn&#8217;t get away.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:40:23+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:40:23.531Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-920fb5fd-60c5-47f7-8e62-9132d30b39b8\">There are around 25 in the front group now, with all the favourites represented.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:41:41+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:41:41.550Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0ffccadb-42c2-4ec0-8662-09a315abb11d\">FDJ United-SUEZ and UAE Team ADQ are present in this group in number.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Another, smaller, group is approaching the leaders as things stall.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:42:27+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:42:27.309Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c8d3a934-5223-47a9-b853-3b25486dd3dc\">Attack by Mischa Bredewold. Koch is pulling the group back to the former Dutch champion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:43:10+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:43:10.102Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3e5b0def-36fd-483d-a3a4-9c1d19ad5b72\">The leaders are approaching Doorn, the next cobbled section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:43:45+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:43:45.131Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-09555b26-568b-4964-baac-89715ae716c5\">A group led by Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9 and Uno-X Mobility is around 15 seconds behind the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:45:47+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:45:47.278Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-498b5405-c632-4c9a-b59f-3bbeb29c6ee5\">A shot of Vollering&#8217;s attack on the Eikenberg.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1f5097ec-655b-435c-a1a4-5aec6f1e4156\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BdRp936yR68Sswv7TNueTN.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: Demi Vollering of Netherlands and Team FDJ United - SUEZ attacks during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:46:14+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:46:14.052Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d17c7111-1175-47e3-8b1d-0e185ca9522c\">The chasing group has lost a bit of momentum and appears to be slipping further back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:46:58+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:46:58.897Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-30km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-16c03bf0-0ef7-43c5-bb9c-bc81fa4ec752\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Lieke Nooijen now puts in a move for Visma-Lease a Bike, but is covered by Persico.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Things stall again at the front.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:47:29+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:47:29.261Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-doorn-1-6km\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-doorn-1-6km\"><span>Doorn (1.6km)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-04051ebe-6679-40b0-817a-c9fee51a3c74\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Elise Chabbey leads on to the cobbles and is putting the pressure on here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:48:21+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:48:21.350Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-973d516b-da91-4d57-ad09-161150e14a98\">Chabbey is tracked by Van Anrooij and the group is stretched out as riders try to find room in the gutter on each side of the cobbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:49:47+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:49:47.878Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3d00dca9-2bcf-4ba4-a4b5-ba932769ca14\">Longo Borghini now lifts the pace with Reusser in her wheel. Vollering not far off the front.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Moors needs a bike change and she loses touch with the front of the race.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:52:51+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:52:51.660Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-huispontweg-1-6km\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-huispontweg-1-6km\"><span>Huispontweg (1.6km)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-1813e26c-6eba-4150-8d2a-fb37a061c4fc\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Swinkels has made a nice move off the front. Le Court is driving the chase behind. Is the Mauritian champion working for Borghesi today?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:53:32+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:53:32.669Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a9294183-43b2-4267-9e6a-3a0e4146e0c1\">The riders have once again found a gutter to ride in on the right side of the cobbles. Swinkels has a five second lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:54:20+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:54:20.109Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-96f47970-0f54-47e1-a585-bae935e6e644\">Swinkels has three team-mates in the group with Longo Borghini, Persico and Gasparrini, so this is a good move.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:55:04+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:55:04.355Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fe93f7f8-17b1-4d22-b7f2-dfbf01c5d099\">Reusser is now working on the front of the group and edges back towards Swinkels. The Swiss may be working for Ferguson in her first race back after injury.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:55:30+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:55:30.724Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3eb5982e-d53b-4282-a4b8-15f7d4663980\">Flat tyre for Paternoster. She&#8217;s off the back of the bunch now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:56:06+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:56:06.591Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8b58e6b6-aceb-4d9a-8171-58bb3d98c22d\">Reusser attacks now ahead of the first passing of the Nokereberg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:56:58+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:56:58.160Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-086f65cc-3ba3-428c-aa97-e28ee1151f9c\">Longo Borghini attacks in pursuit of Reusser, but is covered by Ferguson. The Italian champion continues her chase, before pulling off.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Now Vollering is on the attack.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:57:42+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:57:42.856Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d4c7f1bc-7eb7-4a57-b2b3-1e5e4441cd7c\">Reusser is not the rider anyone wants to give a big lead to. Vollering is steadily closing her down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:58:41+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:58:41.302Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-nokereberg-0-4km-at-4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-nokereberg-0-4km-at-4\"><span>Nokereberg (0.4km at 4%)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-be3e30bf-dbe2-4a4d-8ce5-500dca504ae2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The group behind has stalled as Vollering and Reusser unite on the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:59:10+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:59:10.135Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fc419fd7-cf5c-45ea-99ae-ecba6df66efe\">Kopecky has been quiet so far, but she attacks on the Nokereberg with Swinkels and Backstedt on the wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:59:39+00:00\">2026-04-01T14:59:39.167Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-81881f15-5eac-4da5-b597-4100123b8955\">Longo Borghini brings Kopecky back.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vollering and Reusser have a lead of 15 seconds.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:01:54+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:01:54.391Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0abeec54-db50-47a8-9698-575322674c5a\">Vollering and Reusser are working well together. There isn&#8217;t a co-ordinated chase behind as riders alternate attacks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Despite UAE Team ADQ&#8217;s numbers, Longo Borghini is the one working.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:02:44+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:02:44.718Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-herlegemstraat\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-herlegemstraat\"><span>Herlegemstraat<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-05e1e921-47d0-450b-9c98-5e83ee693dc4\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Conversations going on now between Vollering and Reusser. They don&#8217;t appear to be fully committed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:03:17+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:03:17.286Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dbfa0555-4784-4b5d-860e-5d545417d5d6\">18 seconds for the leaders now as Longo Borghini leads the group on the cobbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:04:04+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:04:04.199Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e9828819-1ef2-4e02-afeb-8578866abc6a\">Ferguson and Lippert are playing the perfect team-mate role behind, disrupting the chase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:05:12+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:05:12.672Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-de48369d-a24a-4ed3-bb49-cf478623faec\">Now Persico returns to the front of the group along with Gasparrini.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap is coming down now.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:06:00+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:06:00.005Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0722d33d-5fa4-4531-8aad-a6d3e78428c8\">Just one final turn from Persico, she has already done a lot today. Gasparrini takes a turn, but then it&#8217;s Longo Borghini on the front again.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">11 seconds to the two leaders.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:07:05+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:07:05.302Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-56bc5d56-2937-433d-8a3f-a00977502b7e\">It appears that UAE Team ADQ are working for Trofeo Alfredo Binda winner Swinkels today. Longo Borghini is riding hard on the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:07:49+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:07:49.907Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-46fba925-f9a2-4a9c-8a04-9b79c47e97c3\">The peloton is heading back into Waregem now and will then head back to the Nokereberg for one final climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:08:04+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:08:04.052Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-15km\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-15km\"><span>15km<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-47c53a4d-247b-420e-abef-95bc2e4e2093\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Gap down to 9 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:10:22+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:10:22.171Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4a0902e5-1228-4c49-a488-409e189966cf\">It&#8217;s a Longo Borghini individual time-trial on the front of the chasing group at the moment. With Reusser and Vollering working together again, the gap is stabilising at 14 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:11:01+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:11:01.572Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9f18a545-0e37-4e22-bad1-6628fe40d935\">UAE Team ADQ still have four riders in the group, so plenty of firepower still to use.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:12:03+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:12:03.316Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dff3487e-145e-401a-8ec2-174ecb0408a7\">Vollering and Reusser are working well together now. Their lead is up to 20 seconds.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5cc674c6-8ff5-4bfa-bef5-051812c480c3\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/akNKCjKp7qkvmqeNUAZMp5.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: (L-R) Demi Vollering of Netherlands and Team FDJ United - SUEZ and Marlen Reusser of Switzerland and Team Movistar compete during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:13:36+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:13:36.001Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e2184708-9f8e-4faf-9487-e17ee01d85c2\">Persico is back working on the front again to support Longo Borghini in the chase.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">SD Worx-ProTime have now committed Julia Kopecky to the chase in support of her namesake Lotte Kopecky.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:14:51+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:14:51.716Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-10km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-2fd63509-30fc-44c1-accc-8498345993b6\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap is back down to 13 seconds now.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">More conversations, negotiations, going on between Vollering and Reusser.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:15:39+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:15:39.980Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1db956ca-bd0a-457f-a972-54954aa33cf7\">Persico is definitely finished now. She almost comes to a complete stop. So does Gasparrini.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:17:07+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:17:07.950Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-13a07243-d139-4405-944d-9e36dd5d87d7\">A big turn on the front of the bunch and the gap is down to 5 seconds now. The group has Vollering and Reusser in their sights, but can they finish the job?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:17:47+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:17:47.464Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-05a44ab7-c5b4-46e6-8220-7e7b624c75ba\">Vollering and Reusser lift it again just as a rider swings off the chase. The lead is increasing again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:18:45+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:18:45.080Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-db05457b-bb90-412a-ab1d-7c29b09615ad\">Their lead is slender, but Reusser and Vollering continue with a sense of control.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The chase stalls as Koch comes to the front to interfere.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:19:44+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:19:44.936Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2e777ec1-7022-4572-93af-17b227db5011\">Bredewold attacks with Nooijen on the wheel, but she then stops. Pieterse takes over, but the gap is increasing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:20:17+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:20:17.598Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-herlegemstraat-0-8km\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-herlegemstraat-0-8km\"><span>Herlegemstraat (0.8km)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-f1709458-4282-421f-b197-dd279da0451f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The final cobbles of the day. 16 seconds is the lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:21:19+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:21:19.534Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-5km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-bbd3fd32-769f-44a8-98d7-d888918151f0\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Pieterse is chasing. Charlotte Kool is in the group so there is a lot to gain for Fenix-Premier Tech if they can bring this back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:21:56+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:21:56.281Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2b32209d-5e4a-4199-82a2-edca31f4a45a\">It&#8217;s looking good for the two leaders now. They have a lead of 22 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:22:53+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:22:53.013Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-4km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-4km-to-go\"><span>4km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-beaa7973-7171-44f7-918c-cfe2d7fd9264\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Le Court joins the chase in support of Borghesi, but the pursuit is just not strong enough right now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:24:01+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:24:01.980Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-3km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-3km-to-go\"><span>3km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0d75a8c2-f588-455c-ad5a-d95b102631dd\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Pieterse, Bredewold and Le Court driving things now, but the gap stays above 20 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:24:33+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:24:33.216Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-66dfb85d-fa8d-4722-b63a-cf3d59d1ccf3\">Vollering will be confident in her sprint here. What can Reusser do in the finale?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:25:10+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:25:10.800Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-2km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-2km-to-go\"><span>2km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0084e359-4b83-4560-b321-e4492154f3f7\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">22 seconds is the lead for Vollering and Reusser.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:26:09+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:26:09.818Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-88242638-7bbf-4d18-941c-42059dd0430b\">The gap dips below 20 seconds, but it&#8217;s surely too late now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:26:59+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:26:59.917Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-1km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-1km-to-go\"><span>1km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-16f77d5a-da4b-4772-ab5c-a32af2f17aa5\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Reusser leads them through the flamme rouge and then Vollering takes the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:27:28+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:27:28.120Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-90bcc170-e666-469e-9e2b-fbea94a1723c\">Reusser refusing to come through now and the leaders have slowed. Nooijen has attacked and joined the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:27:54+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:27:54.150Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b4ece736-9c49-4c0b-ad56-79341d2c8884\">Nooijen leads out the sprint, but Reusser and Vollering come back at the youngster.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:28:11+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:28:11.568Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-marlen-reusser-wins-dwars-door-vlaanderen-women-2026\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-marlen-reusser-wins-dwars-door-vlaanderen-women-2026\"><span>Marlen Reusser wins Dwars door Vlaanderen Women 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-c3312436-22dd-47ba-a88e-8c2f960634af\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Reusser takes the win in the final sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:28:46+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:28:46.819Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c2e28a29-d620-4bd4-ac3c-5b4f62ac7a69\">Vollering in second, with an opportunistic Nooijen taking a brilliant third place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:31:04+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:31:04.572Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6eeea69f-75a2-4cb5-a306-e6f36b98ab10\">Vollering and Reusser were so entranced with each other that they were almost mugged by Nooijen. It was an incredible move out of the bunch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In the end, it was Reusser who was fastest in the final 200 metres, edging Vollering on the line by a wheel.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:31:27+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:31:27.267Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d37126c5-6c0c-4703-b727-6fe709b1d103\">A few seconds behind, Zoe Backstedt won the sprint from the chase group to take fourth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:34:21+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:34:21.170Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ae4dd64d-3e51-404c-8172-7b82b2680d46\">It all came down to a marvellous battle between two of the world&#8217;s best.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There were questions over Reusser&#8217;s form after her crash in the UAE in which she suffered deep cuts to her hands and knee. She took her time returning and is clearly fresh and in great form ahead of the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix, which will be her big spring targets before a tilt at La Vuelta Feminina in May.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6aaf61e5-8a17-4c6d-92f6-a64d076e38f1\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dwwKUJ3g2h9MQgMVFoY7gn.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: Marlen Reusser of Switzerland and Team Movistar attacks during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:41:27+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:41:27.270Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-793fe2cd-32bf-4b7a-bff1-251e9a7bc19d\">Here&#8217;s what Reusser had to say after the finish:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I&#8217;m surprised. I didn&#8217;t expect it like this, so I&#8217;m so happy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;In the beginning of the race, I felt like I really had trouble positioning, but I kept being confident also to help the whole team because I think we have a super strong team. It felt so good to know that in the group behind you have Lianne and Cat: [both] so fast. If we don&#8217;t make it, we still probably can make it with them, which is just uplifting, super nice. And then you really go for it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e5821a1f-2ee1-4a10-907e-1bb6af34f742\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5tnj7ttkxyShQLpq8xRg2h.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: Marlen Reusser of Switzerland and Team Movistar celebrates at finish line as race winner during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T15:45:21+00:00\">2026-04-01T15:45:21.457Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-75ee4d6c-ef07-4d64-b3c2-3cc96d2df058\">Here&#8217;s our report from a thrilling race in Flanders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong>Dwars door Vlaanderen Women: Marlen Reusser claims victory in photo finish<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-59af0cde-25f5-473f-8093-62bd96e4aedf\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd.jpg\" alt=\"WAREGEM, BELGIUM - APRIL 01: (L-R) Race winner Marlen Reusser of Switzerland and Team Movistar and Demi Vollering of Netherlands and Team FDJ United - SUEZ sprint at finish line during the 14th Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 - Women&amp;#039;s Elite a 128.8km one day race from Waregem to Waregem \/ #UCIWWT \/ on April 01, 2026 in Waregem, Belgium. 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