Fabio Jakobsen is the fastest on De Wandelaar in Knokke-Heist
Six escapees put their mark on the stage between Merelbeke and Knokke. During the local laps, the peloton was briefly fragmented by echelons. Unfortunately, Jasper Philipsen and Caleb Ewan were unable to defend their positions in the announced mass sprint due to a crash four kilometres before the finish. Fabio Jakobsen took full advantage and […]
Philipsen: “It is a lot of fun racing like this”
Jasper Philipsen claimed his second stage win in the Baloise Belgium Tour on Wednesday. After Knokke-Heist last year, he now celebrated in Scherpenheuvel-Zichem. “It was close to home so there were lots of fans, that makes it extra sweet to win.” Alpecin – Deceuninck solidified the race early on, a plan that had been conceived […]
Van der Poel Adds Touch of Colour to the Race, Philipsen Wins the Bouquet
Jasper Philipsen is in a winning mood. After winning the Euro Shop Elfstedenronde on Sunday, the Alpecin – Deceuninck sprinter has now also taken the first stage of the Baloise Belgium Tour. His teammate Mathieu van der Poel put his mark on the race from start to end. In the opening stage of the Baloise […]
Preview with Nys, Philipsen, Vermeersch, Ewan, van der Poel and Lampaert
The teams and riders of the Baloise Belgium Tour 2023 were presented in the square in front of the Scherpenheuvel Basilica on Tuesday evening. Rows and rows of spectators showed up and enjoyed the cycling high mass under a glorious summer sun. We spoke to some of the favourites. Thibau Nys (Trek-Segafredo): “Stage to Durbuy […]
Baloise Belgium Tour crosses the 3 Regions, Mathieu van der Poel Spearheads Impressive Field of Participants
Start in Scherpenheuvel-Zichem, a sprint stage in Knokke-Heist, a time trial in Beveren, an Ardennes stage in Durbuy and the apotheosis under the Atomium in Brussels. The Baloise Belgium Tour crosses the three regions between 14 and 18 June and has something to offer to every type of rider. All-rounder Mathieu van der Poel start […]
Mathieu van der Poel at the Start of the Baloise Belgium Tour
The Baloise Belgium Tour (14-18 June) has added a new top name to the list of participants. Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin – Deceuninck) will be at the start of the Belgian stage race for the fourth time in Scherpenheuvel-Zichem on 14 June. Mathieu van der Poel, who won Milan-San Remo and Paris-Roubaix in spring, […]