2nd, 2nd and another 2nd.
A rider sometimes hangs his head, but a winner like Wout van Aert just take the pen into your own hands.
Everyone knew that a trampoline 11 kilometers from the finish would be the pivotal moment.
Jumbo-Visma won the first bunch sprint to the foot and committed a true coup, even more impressive than in Paris-Nice or the E3 Harelbeke.
Nathan Van Hooydonck gave the perfect deep pass, the assist came by Tiesj Benoot.
The yellow jersey took over quickly and had to tolerate Adam Yates and teammate Jonas Vingegaard on his luggage carrier.
Just a moment, because just before the top, Van Aert pulled out his hammer again.
Everyone stood with his mouth full of teeth and for an unleashed Van Aert, a time trial of 10 kilometers was a breeze.
Like an albatross, he docked in Calais, where Jasper Philipsen won the sprint of the peloton and was unfortunately unaware of the escaped leotard jaune.
His victory gesture was a painful anecdote in the shadow of a masterful Van Aert.
On the climb – purely on explosiveness – Adam Yates and Jonas Vingegaard were able to keep up with Wout van Aert for a long time, team mate Primoz Roglic was not immediately at the appointment. A sign on the wall?
Tadej Pogacar also gave a sign of life late after a suspected overtaking move.
In the green classification, the rest is no longer in the photo. Thanks also to teammate Christophe Laporte, who mowed the grass in front of the feet of some competitors.
