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Frits Biesterbos (Picnic PostNL) was third in M\u00fcnster.<\/p>\n<p>The 24-year-old Dutch rider surged through chaotic final metres, with his leadout Cees Bol setting a fast pace, overtaking the other sprinters to have a clear shot to the line on German Unity Day.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b3508ba8-bf01-11f1-8fc5-019a69f3b486-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">No teams could control the front of the peloton once the early breakaway was reeled in on the second of three laps of the finishing circuits, with Visma-Lease A Bike, Lidl-Trek and Uno-X all taking turns to set the pace.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lidl-Trek\u2019s Mads Pedersen launched the sprint early, leading out his teammate Max Walscheid in his final race on German Unity Day. But they were quickly swarmed, and the German finished 12th.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cThis is always a race with a really strong sprint field, and on the laps it&#8217;s always quite hard to stay together. So also for us, it was not easy, but I think we managed to get in good position, and then actually the team helped me a lot. And then in the last 100 metres, Cees Bol came came to the front, and he kept the speed high. And I was in a position to launch myself. So when I went, I was just hoping to hold on,\u201d Kooij said.<\/p>\n<p>On the final lap, Kooij\u2019s teammate Daan Hoole went from setting a hard pace at the front to getting a small gap, causing some excitement in the field.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was in his wheel, and I was like, \u2018oh I needed to let a few guys in between,\u201d Kooij said of the move. \u201cBut then I thought, like, \u2018oh maybe I just had to gap and see how far he could go\u2019. But it&#8217;s really hard with the big roads in the last 3k. But I think was a nice try.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJust to win throughout the season, it&#8217;s always really nice, and we hope to keep the momentum for the last races.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For the first time, the race started in Borken, with the 196.6-kilometre route winding through the districts of Borken and Coesfeld before the traditional finish in front of M\u00fcnster Castle. The key section came in the second half, with around 70 rolling kilometres through the Baumberge with several short, steep climbs. The terrain offered classics specialists a chance to put the sprinters under pressure. From there, roughly 50 mostly flat kilometres remained to M\u00fcnster, where the race entered the familiar 4.3km city-centre circuit, which the men tackled three times.<\/p>\n<p>Six riders escaped in the opening hour at the Sparkassen M\u00fcnsterland Giro: Kelland O\u2019Brien (Jayco Alula), Samuele Zoccarato (MBH Bank Ballan Telecom Fort), Ward Vanhoof (Flanders-Baloise), Samuel Leroux (TotalEnergies), Arno Wallenborn (Lotto-Kern Haus Outlet Montabaur) and Noe Ury (Foodmaker Gravelking), and they led for much of the day, including the small climbs in the rolling section.<\/p>\n<p>Although there were a few attacks on those climbs, including the Gastst\u00e4tte &#8220;Zum Coesfelder Berg and Daruper Berg, by Visma-Lease a Bike and Lidl-Trek, causing some brief chaos, the peloton stayed together. Alpecin-Premier Tech and Soudal Quick-Step kept the breakaway on a tight leash, allowing the gap to reach no more than two minutes.<\/p>\n<p>The break, now down to five riders, had 10 seconds as they crossed the finish line to start the first of the three laps of the finishing circuits, and were finally caught inside six kilometres to go.<\/p>\n<p>Teams jostled for control at the front on the flowy, twisty circuit, with Decathlon CMA CGM at the front to start the final lap, led by Dan Hoele, who took a brief solo flyer.<\/p>\n<p>Teams such as Uno-X Mobility, Pinarello Q36.5, Visma-Lease a Bike all took turns at the front to try and control the pace but no real organisation could be seen.<\/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 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class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Jordi Meeus (Bel) Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe WTT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 1 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Frits Biesterbos (Ned) Picnic PostNL WTT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 2 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Anthony Turgis (Fra) Totalenergies PRT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 3 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Hugo Hofstetter (Fra) NSN Cycling Team WTT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 4 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Florian Dauphin (Fra) Totalenergies PRT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 5 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Milan Fretin (Bel) Cofidis PRT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 6 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>S\u00f8ren W\u00e6renskjold (Nor) Uno-X Mobility WTT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 7 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Arvid De Kleijn (Ned) Tudor Pro Cycling PRT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 8 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Noah Hobbs (GBr) EF Education-EasyPost WTT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 9 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Dylan Groenewegen (Ned) Unibet Rose Rockets PRT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 10 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Max Walscheid (Ger) Lidl-Trek WTT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 11 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Robin Froidevaux (Swi) Tudor Pro Cycling PRT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 12 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Nolan Huysmans (Bel) Team Flanders- Baloise PRT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 13 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Fabio Jakobsen (Ned) Picnic PostNL WTT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 14 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Rayan Boulahoite (Fra) Totalenergies PRT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:01<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>17<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tim Merlier (Bel) Soudal-QuickStep WTT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 16 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>18<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Em\u012bls Liepi\u0146\u0161 (Lat) Pinarello-Q36.5 PRT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 17 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>William Blume Levy (Den) Uno-X Mobility WTT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:02<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>20<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Davide Persico (Ita) MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort PRT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 19 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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: Olav Kooij shines in debut with victory on stage 5 in Pau<\/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\/WX5Jzcxu4qU4FUYsR4dYDi-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, 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mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vjtZzVZEFJnyz2RuyVpHSU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vjtZzVZEFJnyz2RuyVpHSU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vjtZzVZEFJnyz2RuyVpHSU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vjtZzVZEFJnyz2RuyVpHSU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vjtZzVZEFJnyz2RuyVpHSU-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\">ADAC Cyclassics Hamburg: Paul Magnier takes sprint win after Soudal-Quickstep takes control in final 10 kilometres<\/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\/NHznLBDLdWJWt3ABy4iJwY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NHznLBDLdWJWt3ABy4iJwY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NHznLBDLdWJWt3ABy4iJwY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NHznLBDLdWJWt3ABy4iJwY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NHznLBDLdWJWt3ABy4iJwY-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: S\u00f8ren W\u00e6renskjold goes from distance to hold off Olav Kooij for victory in furiously-fast stage 11<\/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\/arMKYHKpu6vKjfqw3hWftB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/arMKYHKpu6vKjfqw3hWftB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/arMKYHKpu6vKjfqw3hWftB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/arMKYHKpu6vKjfqw3hWftB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/arMKYHKpu6vKjfqw3hWftB-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\">UEC European Championships: &#8216;I just really love winning&#8217; &#8211; Demi Vollering claims solo elite women&#8217;s victory for dominant Dutch team<\/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\/PQdfEXZEhHKaMAVYjay9Nk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQdfEXZEhHKaMAVYjay9Nk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQdfEXZEhHKaMAVYjay9Nk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQdfEXZEhHKaMAVYjay9Nk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQdfEXZEhHKaMAVYjay9Nk-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\">Giro dell&#8217;Emilia: Davide Piganzoli takes victory after perfectly timed attack in final five kilometres<\/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\/gc5Aw6NFFFVoW9bRerHwSN-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gc5Aw6NFFFVoW9bRerHwSN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gc5Aw6NFFFVoW9bRerHwSN-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gc5Aw6NFFFVoW9bRerHwSN-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gc5Aw6NFFFVoW9bRerHwSN-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\">Giro dell&#8217;Emilia Internazionale Donne Elite: Alessia Vigilia takes surprise breakaway win<\/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\/4pQsT27rAn2MtmdszxcVAM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4pQsT27rAn2MtmdszxcVAM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4pQsT27rAn2MtmdszxcVAM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4pQsT27rAn2MtmdszxcVAM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4pQsT27rAn2MtmdszxcVAM-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\">UEC European Championships: Elias Dybing wins the men junior road race for Norway<\/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\/GD5mNwAjUqq84aCkeQfs5d-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GD5mNwAjUqq84aCkeQfs5d-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GD5mNwAjUqq84aCkeQfs5d-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GD5mNwAjUqq84aCkeQfs5d-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GD5mNwAjUqq84aCkeQfs5d-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\">Nil Gimeno snares first professional win at stage 7 of Le Tour de Langkawi to Batu Pahat<\/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\/xTHwnyBTu238SiDWq3KnKk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xTHwnyBTu238SiDWq3KnKk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xTHwnyBTu238SiDWq3KnKk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xTHwnyBTu238SiDWq3KnKk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xTHwnyBTu238SiDWq3KnKk-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\">USA gets another UCI race as Battenkill returns to pro calendar<\/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\/arMKYHKpu6vKjfqw3hWftB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/arMKYHKpu6vKjfqw3hWftB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/arMKYHKpu6vKjfqw3hWftB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/arMKYHKpu6vKjfqw3hWftB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/arMKYHKpu6vKjfqw3hWftB-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\">UEC European Championships: &#8216;I just really love winning&#8217; &#8211; Demi Vollering claims solo elite women&#8217;s victory for dominant Dutch team<\/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\/PQdfEXZEhHKaMAVYjay9Nk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQdfEXZEhHKaMAVYjay9Nk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQdfEXZEhHKaMAVYjay9Nk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQdfEXZEhHKaMAVYjay9Nk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQdfEXZEhHKaMAVYjay9Nk-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\">Giro dell&#8217;Emilia: Davide Piganzoli takes victory after perfectly timed attack in final five kilometres<\/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\/gc5Aw6NFFFVoW9bRerHwSN-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gc5Aw6NFFFVoW9bRerHwSN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gc5Aw6NFFFVoW9bRerHwSN-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gc5Aw6NFFFVoW9bRerHwSN-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gc5Aw6NFFFVoW9bRerHwSN-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\">Giro dell&#8217;Emilia Internazionale Donne Elite: Alessia Vigilia takes surprise breakaway win<\/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\/4pQsT27rAn2MtmdszxcVAM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4pQsT27rAn2MtmdszxcVAM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4pQsT27rAn2MtmdszxcVAM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4pQsT27rAn2MtmdszxcVAM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4pQsT27rAn2MtmdszxcVAM-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\">UEC European Championships: Elias Dybing wins the men junior road race for Norway<\/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\/GD5mNwAjUqq84aCkeQfs5d-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GD5mNwAjUqq84aCkeQfs5d-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, 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Frits Biesterbos (Picnic PostNL) was third in M\u00fcnster.<\/p>\n<p>The 24-year-old Dutch rider surged through chaotic final metres, with his leadout Cees Bol setting a fast pace, overtaking the other sprinters to have a clear shot to the line on German Unity Day.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b3508ba8-bf01-11f1-8fc5-019a69f3b486-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">No teams could control the front of the peloton once the early breakaway was reeled in on the second of three laps of the finishing circuits, with Visma-Lease A Bike, Lidl-Trek and Uno-X all taking turns to set the pace.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lidl-Trek\u2019s Mads Pedersen launched the sprint early, leading out his teammate Max Walscheid in his final race on German Unity Day. But they were quickly swarmed, and the German finished 12th.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cThis is always a race with a really strong sprint field, and on the laps it&#8217;s always quite hard to stay together. So also for us, it was not easy, but I think we managed to get in good position, and then actually the team helped me a lot. And then in the last 100 metres, Cees Bol came came to the front, and he kept the speed high. And I was in a position to launch myself. So when I went, I was just hoping to hold on,\u201d Kooij said.<\/p>\n<p>On the final lap, Kooij\u2019s teammate Daan Hoole went from setting a hard pace at the front to getting a small gap, causing some excitement in the field.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was in his wheel, and I was like, \u2018oh I needed to let a few guys in between,\u201d Kooij said of the move. \u201cBut then I thought, like, \u2018oh maybe I just had to gap and see how far he could go\u2019. But it&#8217;s really hard with the big roads in the last 3k. But I think was a nice try.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJust to win throughout the season, it&#8217;s always really nice, and we hope to keep the momentum for the last races.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For the first time, the race started in Borken, with the 196.6-kilometre route winding through the districts of Borken and Coesfeld before the traditional finish in front of M\u00fcnster Castle. The key section came in the second half, with around 70 rolling kilometres through the Baumberge with several short, steep climbs. The terrain offered classics specialists a chance to put the sprinters under pressure. From there, roughly 50 mostly flat kilometres remained to M\u00fcnster, where the race entered the familiar 4.3km city-centre circuit, which the men tackled three times.<\/p>\n<p>Six riders escaped in the opening hour at the Sparkassen M\u00fcnsterland Giro: Kelland O\u2019Brien (Jayco Alula), Samuele Zoccarato (MBH Bank Ballan Telecom Fort), Ward Vanhoof (Flanders-Baloise), Samuel Leroux (TotalEnergies), Arno Wallenborn (Lotto-Kern Haus Outlet Montabaur) and Noe Ury (Foodmaker Gravelking), and they led for much of the day, including the small climbs in the rolling section.<\/p>\n<p>Although there were a few attacks on those climbs, including the Gastst\u00e4tte &#8220;Zum Coesfelder Berg and Daruper Berg, by Visma-Lease a Bike and Lidl-Trek, causing some brief chaos, the peloton stayed together. Alpecin-Premier Tech and Soudal Quick-Step kept the breakaway on a tight leash, allowing the gap to reach no more than two minutes.<\/p>\n<p>The break, now down to five riders, had 10 seconds as they crossed the finish line to start the first of the three laps of the finishing circuits, and were finally caught inside six kilometres to go.<\/p>\n<p>Teams jostled for control at the front on the flowy, twisty circuit, with Decathlon CMA CGM at the front to start the final lap, led by Dan Hoele, who took a brief solo flyer.<\/p>\n<p>Teams such as Uno-X Mobility, Pinarello Q36.5, Visma-Lease a Bike all took turns at the front to try and control the pace but no real organisation could be seen.<\/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 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class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Jordi Meeus (Bel) Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe WTT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 1 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Frits Biesterbos (Ned) Picnic PostNL WTT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 2 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Anthony Turgis (Fra) Totalenergies PRT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 3 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Hugo Hofstetter (Fra) NSN Cycling Team WTT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 4 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Florian Dauphin (Fra) Totalenergies PRT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 5 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Milan Fretin (Bel) Cofidis PRT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 6 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>S\u00f8ren W\u00e6renskjold (Nor) Uno-X Mobility WTT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 7 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Arvid De Kleijn (Ned) Tudor Pro Cycling PRT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 8 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Noah Hobbs (GBr) EF Education-EasyPost WTT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 9 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Dylan Groenewegen (Ned) Unibet Rose Rockets PRT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 10 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Max Walscheid (Ger) Lidl-Trek WTT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 11 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Robin Froidevaux (Swi) Tudor Pro Cycling PRT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 12 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Nolan Huysmans (Bel) Team Flanders- Baloise PRT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 13 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Fabio Jakobsen (Ned) Picnic PostNL WTT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 14 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Rayan Boulahoite (Fra) Totalenergies PRT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:01<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>17<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tim Merlier (Bel) Soudal-QuickStep WTT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 16 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>18<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Em\u012bls Liepi\u0146\u0161 (Lat) Pinarello-Q36.5 PRT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 17 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>William Blume Levy (Den) Uno-X Mobility WTT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:02<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>20<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Davide Persico (Ita) MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort PRT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 19 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stage 4 victory, retakes leader&#8217;s jersey<\/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\" 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\/vjtZzVZEFJnyz2RuyVpHSU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vjtZzVZEFJnyz2RuyVpHSU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vjtZzVZEFJnyz2RuyVpHSU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vjtZzVZEFJnyz2RuyVpHSU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vjtZzVZEFJnyz2RuyVpHSU-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\">ADAC Cyclassics Hamburg: Paul Magnier takes sprint win after Soudal-Quickstep takes control in final 10 kilometres<\/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\/NHznLBDLdWJWt3ABy4iJwY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NHznLBDLdWJWt3ABy4iJwY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NHznLBDLdWJWt3ABy4iJwY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NHznLBDLdWJWt3ABy4iJwY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NHznLBDLdWJWt3ABy4iJwY-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: S\u00f8ren W\u00e6renskjold goes from distance to hold off Olav Kooij for victory in furiously-fast stage 11<\/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\/arMKYHKpu6vKjfqw3hWftB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/arMKYHKpu6vKjfqw3hWftB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/arMKYHKpu6vKjfqw3hWftB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/arMKYHKpu6vKjfqw3hWftB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/arMKYHKpu6vKjfqw3hWftB-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\">UEC European Championships: &#8216;I just really love winning&#8217; &#8211; Demi Vollering claims solo elite women&#8217;s victory for dominant Dutch team<\/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\/PQdfEXZEhHKaMAVYjay9Nk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQdfEXZEhHKaMAVYjay9Nk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQdfEXZEhHKaMAVYjay9Nk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQdfEXZEhHKaMAVYjay9Nk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQdfEXZEhHKaMAVYjay9Nk-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\">Giro dell&#8217;Emilia: Davide Piganzoli takes victory after perfectly timed attack in final five kilometres<\/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\/gc5Aw6NFFFVoW9bRerHwSN-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gc5Aw6NFFFVoW9bRerHwSN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gc5Aw6NFFFVoW9bRerHwSN-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gc5Aw6NFFFVoW9bRerHwSN-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gc5Aw6NFFFVoW9bRerHwSN-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\">Giro dell&#8217;Emilia Internazionale Donne Elite: Alessia Vigilia takes surprise breakaway win<\/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\/4pQsT27rAn2MtmdszxcVAM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4pQsT27rAn2MtmdszxcVAM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4pQsT27rAn2MtmdszxcVAM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4pQsT27rAn2MtmdszxcVAM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4pQsT27rAn2MtmdszxcVAM-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\">UEC European Championships: Elias Dybing wins the men junior road race for Norway<\/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\/GD5mNwAjUqq84aCkeQfs5d-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GD5mNwAjUqq84aCkeQfs5d-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GD5mNwAjUqq84aCkeQfs5d-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GD5mNwAjUqq84aCkeQfs5d-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GD5mNwAjUqq84aCkeQfs5d-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\">Nil Gimeno snares first professional win at stage 7 of Le Tour de Langkawi to Batu Pahat<\/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\/xTHwnyBTu238SiDWq3KnKk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xTHwnyBTu238SiDWq3KnKk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xTHwnyBTu238SiDWq3KnKk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xTHwnyBTu238SiDWq3KnKk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xTHwnyBTu238SiDWq3KnKk-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\">USA gets another UCI race as Battenkill returns to pro calendar<\/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\/arMKYHKpu6vKjfqw3hWftB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/arMKYHKpu6vKjfqw3hWftB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/arMKYHKpu6vKjfqw3hWftB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/arMKYHKpu6vKjfqw3hWftB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/arMKYHKpu6vKjfqw3hWftB-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\">UEC European Championships: &#8216;I just really love winning&#8217; &#8211; Demi Vollering claims solo elite women&#8217;s victory for dominant Dutch team<\/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\/PQdfEXZEhHKaMAVYjay9Nk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQdfEXZEhHKaMAVYjay9Nk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQdfEXZEhHKaMAVYjay9Nk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQdfEXZEhHKaMAVYjay9Nk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQdfEXZEhHKaMAVYjay9Nk-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\">Giro dell&#8217;Emilia: Davide Piganzoli takes victory after perfectly timed attack in final five kilometres<\/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\/gc5Aw6NFFFVoW9bRerHwSN-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gc5Aw6NFFFVoW9bRerHwSN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gc5Aw6NFFFVoW9bRerHwSN-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gc5Aw6NFFFVoW9bRerHwSN-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gc5Aw6NFFFVoW9bRerHwSN-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\">Giro dell&#8217;Emilia Internazionale Donne Elite: Alessia Vigilia takes surprise breakaway win<\/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 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Frits Biesterbos (Picnic PostNL) was third in M\u00fcnster.<\/p>\n<p>The 24-year-old Dutch rider surged through chaotic final metres, with his leadout Cees Bol setting a fast pace, overtaking the other sprinters to have a clear shot to the line on German Unity Day.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b3508ba8-bf01-11f1-8fc5-019a69f3b486-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">No teams could control the front of the peloton once the early breakaway was reeled in on the second of three laps of the finishing circuits, with Visma-Lease A Bike, Lidl-Trek and Uno-X all taking turns to set the pace.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lidl-Trek\u2019s Mads Pedersen launched the sprint early, leading out his teammate Max Walscheid in his final race on German Unity Day. But they were quickly swarmed, and the German finished 12th.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cThis is always a race with a really strong sprint field, and on the laps it&#8217;s always quite hard to stay together. So also for us, it was not easy, but I think we managed to get in good position, and then actually the team helped me a lot. And then in the last 100 metres, Cees Bol came came to the front, and he kept the speed high. And I was in a position to launch myself. So when I went, I was just hoping to hold on,\u201d Kooij said.<\/p>\n<p>On the final lap, Kooij\u2019s teammate Daan Hoole went from setting a hard pace at the front to getting a small gap, causing some excitement in the field.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was in his wheel, and I was like, \u2018oh I needed to let a few guys in between,\u201d Kooij said of the move. \u201cBut then I thought, like, \u2018oh maybe I just had to gap and see how far he could go\u2019. But it&#8217;s really hard with the big roads in the last 3k. But I think was a nice try.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJust to win throughout the season, it&#8217;s always really nice, and we hope to keep the momentum for the last races.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For the first time, the race started in Borken, with the 196.6-kilometre route winding through the districts of Borken and Coesfeld before the traditional finish in front of M\u00fcnster Castle. The key section came in the second half, with around 70 rolling kilometres through the Baumberge with several short, steep climbs. The terrain offered classics specialists a chance to put the sprinters under pressure. From there, roughly 50 mostly flat kilometres remained to M\u00fcnster, where the race entered the familiar 4.3km city-centre circuit, which the men tackled three times.<\/p>\n<p>Six riders escaped in the opening hour at the Sparkassen M\u00fcnsterland Giro: Kelland O\u2019Brien (Jayco Alula), Samuele Zoccarato (MBH Bank Ballan Telecom Fort), Ward Vanhoof (Flanders-Baloise), Samuel Leroux (TotalEnergies), Arno Wallenborn (Lotto-Kern Haus Outlet Montabaur) and Noe Ury (Foodmaker Gravelking), and they led for much of the day, including the small climbs in the rolling section.<\/p>\n<p>Although there were a few attacks on those climbs, including the Gastst\u00e4tte &#8220;Zum Coesfelder Berg and Daruper Berg, by Visma-Lease a Bike and Lidl-Trek, causing some brief chaos, the peloton stayed together. Alpecin-Premier Tech and Soudal Quick-Step kept the breakaway on a tight leash, allowing the gap to reach no more than two minutes.<\/p>\n<p>The break, now down to five riders, had 10 seconds as they crossed the finish line to start the first of the three laps of the finishing circuits, and were finally caught inside six kilometres to go.<\/p>\n<p>Teams jostled for control at the front on the flowy, twisty circuit, with Decathlon CMA CGM at the front to start the final lap, led by Dan Hoele, who took a brief solo flyer.<\/p>\n<p>Teams such as Uno-X Mobility, Pinarello Q36.5, Visma-Lease a Bike all took turns at the front to try and control the pace but no real organisation could be seen.<\/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 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\/><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: Olav Kooij shines in debut with victory on stage 5 in Pau<\/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\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WX5Jzcxu4qU4FUYsR4dYDi-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WX5Jzcxu4qU4FUYsR4dYDi-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 of Britain Men: Olav Kooij turns the tables on Tim Merlier to win stage 3<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" 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class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Jordi Meeus (Bel) Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe WTT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 1 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Frits Biesterbos (Ned) Picnic PostNL WTT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 2 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Anthony Turgis (Fra) Totalenergies PRT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 3 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Hugo Hofstetter (Fra) NSN Cycling Team WTT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 4 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Florian Dauphin (Fra) Totalenergies PRT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 5 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Milan Fretin (Bel) Cofidis PRT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 6 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>S\u00f8ren W\u00e6renskjold (Nor) Uno-X Mobility WTT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 7 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Arvid De Kleijn (Ned) Tudor Pro Cycling PRT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 8 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Noah Hobbs (GBr) EF Education-EasyPost WTT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 9 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Dylan Groenewegen (Ned) Unibet Rose Rockets PRT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 10 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Max Walscheid (Ger) Lidl-Trek WTT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 11 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Robin Froidevaux (Swi) Tudor Pro Cycling PRT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 12 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Nolan Huysmans (Bel) Team Flanders- Baloise PRT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 13 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Fabio Jakobsen (Ned) Picnic PostNL WTT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 14 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Rayan Boulahoite (Fra) Totalenergies PRT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:01<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>17<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tim Merlier (Bel) Soudal-QuickStep WTT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" 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