{"id":2103013,"date":"2026-08-20T15:35:51","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T12:35:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2103013"},"modified":"2026-08-20T15:35:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T12:35:51","slug":"renewi-tour-jasper-philipsen-storms-into-race-lead-with-victory-on-windy-and-chaotic-stage-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2103013","title":{"rendered":"Renewi Tour: Jasper Philipsen storms into race lead with victory on windy and chaotic stage 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cAaYYBwDpwRfEoSD8gosEa-2000-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" 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class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>Race Results<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nPatrick Fletcher <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-08-20T15:35:51Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n20 August 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Belgian comes out on top as Kooij and Merlier get caught up in the chaos and former race leader Jonathan Milan suffers heavy crash<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" 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of the Renewi Tour, taking the race leader&#8217;s jersey in the process.<\/p>\n<p>The Belgian won by a distance in the bunch sprint in Ardooie, which was a messy affair that saw several of his rivals bumped out of contention.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d464cd0e-9c88-11f1-9243-4de49d093fa5-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Decathlon CMA CGM dominated the lead-out but never had their sprinter Olav Kooij in tow, while Tim Merlier (Soudal-QuickStep) suffered an apparent gearing issue before bumping into another rider.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel 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class=\"kiosq-b\">Philipsen moves into the overall lead of the race, taking the jersey from Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek), who was involved in a huge crash with more than 60km remaining and trailed home several minutes behind the peloton.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The crash occurred during a section of crosswinds on the finishing circuit around Ardooie, which was covered five times and created tensions and sometimes echelons each time they passed through.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-2bkEBacM6tZhacQbLqo3of\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-2bkEBacM6tZhacQbLqo3of slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout 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competition is high, it&#8217;s good for the confidence. It&#8217;s very difficult to take a stage win with all the strong sprinters here, so I&#8217;m happy to take the win today.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TC6TivMPXaYBDDaanycev4-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TC6TivMPXaYBDDaanycev4-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour de France: Jasper Philipsen wins explosive sprint finish on stage 17 as points classification battle tightens<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfRJsN8hPQUPkGzSGAnYL9-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfRJsN8hPQUPkGzSGAnYL9-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Baloise Belgium Tour: Jasper Philipsen secures the overall title in a battle for time bonus seconds on stage 5<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mXP7YfiZztgAqSSuLFoxmf-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mXP7YfiZztgAqSSuLFoxmf-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Baloise Belgium Tour: Olav Kooij wins stage 4 in photo finish ahead of Tim Merlier<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-a-chaotic-day-throughout\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>A chaotic day throughout<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-613a6bea-9cb0-11f1-b70f-ff49c255d776\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The chaos began early on stage 2 of the Renewi Tour, a 173km trip from Blankenberge to Ardooie, made up of an opening loop and, later on, five laps of the 16km circuit around Ardooie.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The start had to be delayed due to a small crash in the neutral zone, and the neutralization continued beyond kilometre zero due to a safety incident that Belgian broadcaster Sporza reported was down to wet tram tracks. In addition, the two early intermediate sprints were moved to the finishing circuits.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Once they\u2019d left Blankenberge behind, racing began in earnest, and a four-man break finally went up the road, containing: Mikkel Bjerg (UAE Team Emirates-XRG), Niklas Behrens (Visma-Lease a Bike), and Michiel Lambrecht (Flanders-Baloise).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Their adventure, however, was short-lived, as the wind and the threat of echelons triggered a high pace in the peloton, with the race coming back together at the halfway mark.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The peloton did split at this point, as they headed onto the finishing circuit, with most of the big names up front. And then came the crash, on an exposed section of the lap where the wind was coming from the left. The pace was solid, if not explosive, and an overlap of wheels from an Alpecin rider sparked a ripple in the bunch that brought down many riders.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Amaury Capiot (Jayco-AlUla) was the worst affected, leaving the race in an ambulance, while race leader Milan took a heavy blow on his side and remained stricken for a number of minutes. Milan eventually remounted and gingerly continued to ride, albeit several minutes behind the peloton. Dylan Groenewegen (Unibet-Rose-Rockets) was another big-name sprinter to hit the deck, getting back in but nursing his wrist.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The attacks continued on the following laps, mostly from the irrepressible Dries De Bondt (Jayco-AlUla), with Florian Vermeersch having a brief foray with Vlad Van Mechelen, and Edward Theuns led the race onto the penultimate lap.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">But each time someone had a gap, the wind would blow, and the pace would increase in anticipation of the crosswind section. There were splits on that penultimate lap, but no big lasting damage.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The penultimate lap also played host to the Green Kilometre, with time bonuses of 3-2-1 seconds for the top three at three separate intermediate sprints within that 1000-metre zone. Matteo Trentin (Tudor) won the first one, Mike Teunissen (XDS-Astana) the second, and Arnaud De Lie (Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9) the third.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The latest attack from Alec Segaert (Bahrain Victorious) fizzled out, and Red Bull hit the front for the final lap, which wasn\u2019t so eventful as the ones before it. There was a late bike change for Merlier\u2019s lead-out man, Bert Van Lerberghe, but otherwise no big action as the race instead wound up for a bunch sprint.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It was Decathlon who took charge with 2km to go, but Kooij was not latched on, and when he saw a gap he hesitated and then was squeezed out of contention. Merlier was looking down at his gears when he bumped into the wheel in front, and that sent him backwards too. Meanwhile, Philipsen found open road and his best sprinting legs to take the stage honours and the overall lead of the race.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-c2445e6e-9cb0-11f1-bc00-a5f6be9a4523\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<caption class=\"table__caption table__caption--top table__caption--left\">\nStage 2 results<br \/>\n<\/caption>\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Position<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Rider &amp; Team<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Time<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin &#8211; Premier Tech)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>3:11:27<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Joshua Giddings (Lotto Intermarch\u00e9)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>S\u00f8ren W\u00e6renskjold (Uno-X Mobility)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Matteo Milan (Groupama &#8211; FDJ United)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Arvid de Kleijn (Tudor Pro Cycling Team)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>6<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Arne Marit (Red Bull &#8211; BORA &#8211; hansgrohe)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>7<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u017dak Er\u017een (Bahrain &#8211; Victorious)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>8<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Huub Artz (Lotto Intermarch\u00e9)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>9<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tim Merlier (Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>10<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Sam Bennett (Soudal Quick-Step)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-c2445ed2-9cb0-11f1-8ce3-213cfcaaabe1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<caption class=\"table__caption table__caption--top table__caption--left\">\nGeneral Classification after stage 2<br \/>\n<\/caption>\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Position<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Rider &amp; Team<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Time<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin &#8211; Premier Tech)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7:15:35<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Olav Kooij (Decathlon CMA CGM Team)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>+ 0:04<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Dries De Bondt (Team Jayco AlUla)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Quinten Hermans (Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>+ 0:05<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>+ 0:06<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>6<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>S\u00f8ren W\u00e6renskjold (Uno-X Mobility)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>7<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mike Teunissen (XDS Astana Team)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>+ 0:07<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>8<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Arnaud De Lie (Lotto Intermarch\u00e9)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>9<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Matteo Trentin (Tudor Pro Cycling Team)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>10<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Timo Kielich (Team Visma | Lease a Bike)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-9b08631c-9c8e-11f1-a729-8909e653ef02\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>For unbeatable coverage across road, gravel and tech, subscribe to Cyclingnews. 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mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C4YpdS5WiSem9DygSEwRmd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C4YpdS5WiSem9DygSEwRmd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C4YpdS5WiSem9DygSEwRmd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C4YpdS5WiSem9DygSEwRmd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C4YpdS5WiSem9DygSEwRmd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Copenhagen Sprint: Breakaway caught on the line as Jasper Philipsen avoids crashes and chaos to claim sprint victory<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NKbE9eqG4JeeVDLKucgND8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NKbE9eqG4JeeVDLKucgND8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NKbE9eqG4JeeVDLKucgND8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NKbE9eqG4JeeVDLKucgND8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NKbE9eqG4JeeVDLKucgND8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Baloise Belgium Tour: Tim Merlier wins stage 2 to claim race lead<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TC6TivMPXaYBDDaanycev4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TC6TivMPXaYBDDaanycev4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TC6TivMPXaYBDDaanycev4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TC6TivMPXaYBDDaanycev4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TC6TivMPXaYBDDaanycev4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de France: Jasper Philipsen wins explosive sprint finish on stage 17 as points classification battle tightens<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfRJsN8hPQUPkGzSGAnYL9-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfRJsN8hPQUPkGzSGAnYL9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfRJsN8hPQUPkGzSGAnYL9-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfRJsN8hPQUPkGzSGAnYL9-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfRJsN8hPQUPkGzSGAnYL9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Baloise Belgium Tour: Jasper Philipsen secures the overall title in a battle for time bonus seconds on stage 5<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mXP7YfiZztgAqSSuLFoxmf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mXP7YfiZztgAqSSuLFoxmf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mXP7YfiZztgAqSSuLFoxmf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mXP7YfiZztgAqSSuLFoxmf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mXP7YfiZztgAqSSuLFoxmf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Baloise Belgium Tour: Olav Kooij wins stage 4 in photo finish ahead of Tim Merlier<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bZxVhX8Vooh9Dn8NjCW2bP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bZxVhX8Vooh9Dn8NjCW2bP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bZxVhX8Vooh9Dn8NjCW2bP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bZxVhX8Vooh9Dn8NjCW2bP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bZxVhX8Vooh9Dn8NjCW2bP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Out of my comfort zone&#8217; \u2013 Kim Le Court-Pienaar breaks new ground in Tour of Britain Women sprint finish en route to Montreal Worlds bid<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qUtBWLaTFQihN9RdSStaP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qUtBWLaTFQihN9RdSStaP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qUtBWLaTFQihN9RdSStaP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qUtBWLaTFQihN9RdSStaP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qUtBWLaTFQihN9RdSStaP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour of Britain halted for half an hour as road traffic crash blocks the course<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/od2Kuk2gmsfSRZbB9titrA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/od2Kuk2gmsfSRZbB9titrA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/od2Kuk2gmsfSRZbB9titrA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/od2Kuk2gmsfSRZbB9titrA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/od2Kuk2gmsfSRZbB9titrA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour of Britain Women: Lorena Wiebes doubles up with long-range sprint to win stage 2<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mCNzze8TcJng2MT93SQRxa-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mCNzze8TcJng2MT93SQRxa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mCNzze8TcJng2MT93SQRxa-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mCNzze8TcJng2MT93SQRxa-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mCNzze8TcJng2MT93SQRxa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Deutschland Tour: Louis Barr\u00e9 swipes bonus seconds and surprising win on stage 1 to go into race lead<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkeTKf9Dxi2vbNkZwEyq2k-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkeTKf9Dxi2vbNkZwEyq2k-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkeTKf9Dxi2vbNkZwEyq2k-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkeTKf9Dxi2vbNkZwEyq2k-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkeTKf9Dxi2vbNkZwEyq2k-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour du Limousin: Daan Depuydt takes a thrilling stage win with a long range sprint as the breakaway is caught inside the final kilometre<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsG7gc4HBgUPhAvYvmdxzj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsG7gc4HBgUPhAvYvmdxzj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsG7gc4HBgUPhAvYvmdxzj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsG7gc4HBgUPhAvYvmdxzj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsG7gc4HBgUPhAvYvmdxzj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">GP Lucien Van Impe: Charlotte Kool sprints to much needed win after a wind and rain soaked race in Belgium<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet 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Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour of Britain Women: Lorena Wiebes doubles up with long-range sprint to win stage 2<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mCNzze8TcJng2MT93SQRxa-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mCNzze8TcJng2MT93SQRxa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, 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It&#8217;s very difficult to take a stage win with all the strong sprinters here, so I&#8217;m happy to take the win today.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TC6TivMPXaYBDDaanycev4-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TC6TivMPXaYBDDaanycev4-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour de France: Jasper Philipsen wins explosive sprint finish on stage 17 as points classification battle tightens<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfRJsN8hPQUPkGzSGAnYL9-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfRJsN8hPQUPkGzSGAnYL9-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Baloise Belgium Tour: Jasper Philipsen secures the overall title in a battle for time bonus seconds on stage 5<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mXP7YfiZztgAqSSuLFoxmf-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mXP7YfiZztgAqSSuLFoxmf-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Baloise Belgium Tour: Olav Kooij wins stage 4 in photo finish ahead of Tim Merlier<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-a-chaotic-day-throughout\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>A chaotic day throughout<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-613a6bea-9cb0-11f1-b70f-ff49c255d776\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The chaos began early on stage 2 of the Renewi Tour, a 173km trip from Blankenberge to Ardooie, made up of an opening loop and, later on, five laps of the 16km circuit around Ardooie.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The start had to be delayed due to a small crash in the neutral zone, and the neutralization continued beyond kilometre zero due to a safety incident that Belgian broadcaster Sporza reported was down to wet tram tracks. In addition, the two early intermediate sprints were moved to the finishing circuits.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Once they\u2019d left Blankenberge behind, racing began in earnest, and a four-man break finally went up the road, containing: Mikkel Bjerg (UAE Team Emirates-XRG), Niklas Behrens (Visma-Lease a Bike), and Michiel Lambrecht (Flanders-Baloise).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Their adventure, however, was short-lived, as the wind and the threat of echelons triggered a high pace in the peloton, with the race coming back together at the halfway mark.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The peloton did split at this point, as they headed onto the finishing circuit, with most of the big names up front. And then came the crash, on an exposed section of the lap where the wind was coming from the left. The pace was solid, if not explosive, and an overlap of wheels from an Alpecin rider sparked a ripple in the bunch that brought down many riders.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Amaury Capiot (Jayco-AlUla) was the worst affected, leaving the race in an ambulance, while race leader Milan took a heavy blow on his side and remained stricken for a number of minutes. Milan eventually remounted and gingerly continued to ride, albeit several minutes behind the peloton. Dylan Groenewegen (Unibet-Rose-Rockets) was another big-name sprinter to hit the deck, getting back in but nursing his wrist.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The attacks continued on the following laps, mostly from the irrepressible Dries De Bondt (Jayco-AlUla), with Florian Vermeersch having a brief foray with Vlad Van Mechelen, and Edward Theuns led the race onto the penultimate lap.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">But each time someone had a gap, the wind would blow, and the pace would increase in anticipation of the crosswind section. There were splits on that penultimate lap, but no big lasting damage.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The penultimate lap also played host to the Green Kilometre, with time bonuses of 3-2-1 seconds for the top three at three separate intermediate sprints within that 1000-metre zone. Matteo Trentin (Tudor) won the first one, Mike Teunissen (XDS-Astana) the second, and Arnaud De Lie (Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9) the third.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The latest attack from Alec Segaert (Bahrain Victorious) fizzled out, and Red Bull hit the front for the final lap, which wasn\u2019t so eventful as the ones before it. There was a late bike change for Merlier\u2019s lead-out man, Bert Van Lerberghe, but otherwise no big action as the race instead wound up for a bunch sprint.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It was Decathlon who took charge with 2km to go, but Kooij was not latched on, and when he saw a gap he hesitated and then was squeezed out of contention. Merlier was looking down at his gears when he bumped into the wheel in front, and that sent him backwards too. Meanwhile, Philipsen found open road and his best sprinting legs to take the stage honours and the overall lead of the race.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-c2445e6e-9cb0-11f1-bc00-a5f6be9a4523\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<caption class=\"table__caption table__caption--top table__caption--left\">\nStage 2 results<br \/>\n<\/caption>\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Position<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Rider &amp; Team<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Time<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin &#8211; Premier Tech)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>3:11:27<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Joshua Giddings (Lotto Intermarch\u00e9)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>S\u00f8ren W\u00e6renskjold (Uno-X Mobility)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Matteo Milan (Groupama &#8211; FDJ United)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Arvid de Kleijn (Tudor Pro Cycling Team)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>6<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Arne Marit (Red Bull &#8211; BORA &#8211; hansgrohe)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>7<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u017dak Er\u017een (Bahrain &#8211; Victorious)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>8<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Huub Artz (Lotto Intermarch\u00e9)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>9<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tim Merlier (Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>10<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Sam Bennett (Soudal Quick-Step)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-c2445ed2-9cb0-11f1-8ce3-213cfcaaabe1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<caption class=\"table__caption table__caption--top table__caption--left\">\nGeneral Classification after stage 2<br \/>\n<\/caption>\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Position<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Rider &amp; Team<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Time<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin &#8211; Premier Tech)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7:15:35<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Olav Kooij (Decathlon CMA CGM Team)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>+ 0:04<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Dries De Bondt (Team Jayco AlUla)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Quinten Hermans (Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>+ 0:05<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>+ 0:06<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>6<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>S\u00f8ren W\u00e6renskjold (Uno-X Mobility)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>7<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mike Teunissen (XDS Astana Team)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>+ 0:07<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>8<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Arnaud De Lie (Lotto Intermarch\u00e9)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>9<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Matteo Trentin (Tudor Pro Cycling Team)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>10<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Timo Kielich (Team Visma | Lease a Bike)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-9b08631c-9c8e-11f1-a729-8909e653ef02\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>For unbeatable coverage across road, gravel and tech, subscribe to Cyclingnews. 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Tour: Jasper Philipsen secures the overall title in a battle for time bonus seconds on stage 5<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mXP7YfiZztgAqSSuLFoxmf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mXP7YfiZztgAqSSuLFoxmf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mXP7YfiZztgAqSSuLFoxmf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, 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\/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bZxVhX8Vooh9Dn8NjCW2bP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bZxVhX8Vooh9Dn8NjCW2bP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bZxVhX8Vooh9Dn8NjCW2bP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bZxVhX8Vooh9Dn8NjCW2bP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bZxVhX8Vooh9Dn8NjCW2bP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Out of my comfort zone&#8217; \u2013 Kim Le Court-Pienaar breaks new ground in Tour of Britain Women sprint finish en route to Montreal Worlds bid<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qUtBWLaTFQihN9RdSStaP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qUtBWLaTFQihN9RdSStaP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qUtBWLaTFQihN9RdSStaP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qUtBWLaTFQihN9RdSStaP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qUtBWLaTFQihN9RdSStaP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour of Britain halted for half an hour as road traffic crash blocks the course<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/od2Kuk2gmsfSRZbB9titrA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/od2Kuk2gmsfSRZbB9titrA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/od2Kuk2gmsfSRZbB9titrA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/od2Kuk2gmsfSRZbB9titrA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/od2Kuk2gmsfSRZbB9titrA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour of Britain Women: Lorena Wiebes doubles up with long-range sprint to win stage 2<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mCNzze8TcJng2MT93SQRxa-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mCNzze8TcJng2MT93SQRxa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mCNzze8TcJng2MT93SQRxa-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mCNzze8TcJng2MT93SQRxa-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mCNzze8TcJng2MT93SQRxa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Deutschland Tour: Louis Barr\u00e9 swipes bonus seconds and surprising win on stage 1 to go into race lead<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkeTKf9Dxi2vbNkZwEyq2k-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkeTKf9Dxi2vbNkZwEyq2k-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkeTKf9Dxi2vbNkZwEyq2k-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkeTKf9Dxi2vbNkZwEyq2k-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkeTKf9Dxi2vbNkZwEyq2k-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour du Limousin: Daan Depuydt takes a thrilling stage win with a long range sprint as the breakaway is caught inside the final kilometre<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsG7gc4HBgUPhAvYvmdxzj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsG7gc4HBgUPhAvYvmdxzj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsG7gc4HBgUPhAvYvmdxzj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsG7gc4HBgUPhAvYvmdxzj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsG7gc4HBgUPhAvYvmdxzj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">GP Lucien Van Impe: Charlotte Kool sprints to much needed win after a wind and rain soaked race in Belgium<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Race Results<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/od2Kuk2gmsfSRZbB9titrA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/od2Kuk2gmsfSRZbB9titrA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/od2Kuk2gmsfSRZbB9titrA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/od2Kuk2gmsfSRZbB9titrA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/od2Kuk2gmsfSRZbB9titrA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour of Britain Women: Lorena Wiebes doubles up with long-range sprint to win stage 2<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mCNzze8TcJng2MT93SQRxa-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mCNzze8TcJng2MT93SQRxa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mCNzze8TcJng2MT93SQRxa-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mCNzze8TcJng2MT93SQRxa-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mCNzze8TcJng2MT93SQRxa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Deutschland Tour: Louis Barr\u00e9 swipes bonus seconds and surprising win on stage 1 to go into race lead<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkeTKf9Dxi2vbNkZwEyq2k-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkeTKf9Dxi2vbNkZwEyq2k-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkeTKf9Dxi2vbNkZwEyq2k-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkeTKf9Dxi2vbNkZwEyq2k-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkeTKf9Dxi2vbNkZwEyq2k-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour du Limousin: Daan Depuydt takes a thrilling stage win with a long range sprint as the breakaway is caught inside the final kilometre<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsG7gc4HBgUPhAvYvmdxzj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsG7gc4HBgUPhAvYvmdxzj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsG7gc4HBgUPhAvYvmdxzj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsG7gc4HBgUPhAvYvmdxzj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsG7gc4HBgUPhAvYvmdxzj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">GP Lucien Van Impe: Charlotte Kool sprints to much needed win after a wind and rain soaked race in Belgium<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SbcAyX4mTz373kZpRJiv99-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SbcAyX4mTz373kZpRJiv99-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SbcAyX4mTz373kZpRJiv99-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SbcAyX4mTz373kZpRJiv99-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SbcAyX4mTz373kZpRJiv99-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Renewi Tour: Jonathan Milan edges out Olav Kooij in photo finish to win a messy opening stage<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" 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It&#8217;s very difficult to take a stage win with all the strong sprinters here, so I&#8217;m happy to take the win today.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TC6TivMPXaYBDDaanycev4-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TC6TivMPXaYBDDaanycev4-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour de France: Jasper Philipsen wins explosive sprint finish on stage 17 as points classification battle tightens<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfRJsN8hPQUPkGzSGAnYL9-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfRJsN8hPQUPkGzSGAnYL9-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Baloise Belgium Tour: Jasper Philipsen secures the overall title in a battle for time bonus seconds on stage 5<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mXP7YfiZztgAqSSuLFoxmf-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mXP7YfiZztgAqSSuLFoxmf-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Baloise Belgium Tour: Olav Kooij wins stage 4 in photo finish ahead of Tim Merlier<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-a-chaotic-day-throughout\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>A chaotic day throughout<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-613a6bea-9cb0-11f1-b70f-ff49c255d776\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The chaos began early on stage 2 of the Renewi Tour, a 173km trip from Blankenberge to Ardooie, made up of an opening loop and, later on, five laps of the 16km circuit around Ardooie.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The start had to be delayed due to a small crash in the neutral zone, and the neutralization continued beyond kilometre zero due to a safety incident that Belgian broadcaster Sporza reported was down to wet tram tracks. In addition, the two early intermediate sprints were moved to the finishing circuits.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Once they\u2019d left Blankenberge behind, racing began in earnest, and a four-man break finally went up the road, containing: Mikkel Bjerg (UAE Team Emirates-XRG), Niklas Behrens (Visma-Lease a Bike), and Michiel Lambrecht (Flanders-Baloise).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Their adventure, however, was short-lived, as the wind and the threat of echelons triggered a high pace in the peloton, with the race coming back together at the halfway mark.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The peloton did split at this point, as they headed onto the finishing circuit, with most of the big names up front. And then came the crash, on an exposed section of the lap where the wind was coming from the left. The pace was solid, if not explosive, and an overlap of wheels from an Alpecin rider sparked a ripple in the bunch that brought down many riders.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Amaury Capiot (Jayco-AlUla) was the worst affected, leaving the race in an ambulance, while race leader Milan took a heavy blow on his side and remained stricken for a number of minutes. Milan eventually remounted and gingerly continued to ride, albeit several minutes behind the peloton. Dylan Groenewegen (Unibet-Rose-Rockets) was another big-name sprinter to hit the deck, getting back in but nursing his wrist.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The attacks continued on the following laps, mostly from the irrepressible Dries De Bondt (Jayco-AlUla), with Florian Vermeersch having a brief foray with Vlad Van Mechelen, and Edward Theuns led the race onto the penultimate lap.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">But each time someone had a gap, the wind would blow, and the pace would increase in anticipation of the crosswind section. There were splits on that penultimate lap, but no big lasting damage.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The penultimate lap also played host to the Green Kilometre, with time bonuses of 3-2-1 seconds for the top three at three separate intermediate sprints within that 1000-metre zone. Matteo Trentin (Tudor) won the first one, Mike Teunissen (XDS-Astana) the second, and Arnaud De Lie (Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9) the third.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The latest attack from Alec Segaert (Bahrain Victorious) fizzled out, and Red Bull hit the front for the final lap, which wasn\u2019t so eventful as the ones before it. There was a late bike change for Merlier\u2019s lead-out man, Bert Van Lerberghe, but otherwise no big action as the race instead wound up for a bunch sprint.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It was Decathlon who took charge with 2km to go, but Kooij was not latched on, and when he saw a gap he hesitated and then was squeezed out of contention. Merlier was looking down at his gears when he bumped into the wheel in front, and that sent him backwards too. Meanwhile, Philipsen found open road and his best sprinting legs to take the stage honours and the overall lead of the race.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-c2445e6e-9cb0-11f1-bc00-a5f6be9a4523\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<caption class=\"table__caption table__caption--top table__caption--left\">\nStage 2 results<br \/>\n<\/caption>\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Position<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Rider &amp; Team<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Time<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin &#8211; Premier Tech)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>3:11:27<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Joshua Giddings (Lotto Intermarch\u00e9)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>S\u00f8ren W\u00e6renskjold (Uno-X Mobility)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Matteo Milan (Groupama &#8211; FDJ United)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Arvid de Kleijn (Tudor Pro Cycling Team)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>6<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Arne Marit (Red Bull &#8211; BORA &#8211; hansgrohe)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>7<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>\u017dak Er\u017een (Bahrain &#8211; Victorious)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>8<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Huub Artz (Lotto Intermarch\u00e9)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>9<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tim Merlier (Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>10<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Sam Bennett (Soudal Quick-Step)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-c2445ed2-9cb0-11f1-8ce3-213cfcaaabe1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<caption class=\"table__caption table__caption--top table__caption--left\">\nGeneral Classification after stage 2<br \/>\n<\/caption>\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Position<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Rider &amp; Team<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Time<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin &#8211; Premier Tech)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7:15:35<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Olav Kooij (Decathlon CMA CGM Team)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>+ 0:04<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Dries De Bondt (Team Jayco AlUla)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Quinten Hermans (Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>+ 0:05<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>+ 0:06<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>6<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>S\u00f8ren W\u00e6renskjold (Uno-X Mobility)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>7<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mike Teunissen (XDS Astana Team)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>+ 0:07<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>8<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Arnaud De Lie (Lotto Intermarch\u00e9)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>9<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Matteo Trentin (Tudor Pro Cycling Team)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>10<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Timo Kielich (Team Visma | Lease a Bike)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>,,<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-9b08631c-9c8e-11f1-a729-8909e653ef02\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>For unbeatable coverage across road, gravel and tech, subscribe to Cyclingnews. 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