Arnaud De Lie’s Disappointing Performance at Le Samyn

Arnaud De Lie was portrayed in advance as the big favorite for Le Samyn, but it ultimately became a race to forget for the Lotto Dstny rider.

With about 30 kilometers to go, De Lie crashed miserably during his overtaking maneuver after a bicycle change. Almost all analysts agreed that it was De Lie’s own fault, but he did not agree with that. “I don’t understand what the jury did there, braking like that in that corner. I came at a lot of speed, but the cars were standing still,” said the rider.

“If that support car – I don’t remember which team – just keeps the speed of me, then I won’t fall. Yes, I’ll crash to the ground myself, but I haven’t made a mistake. Now a thing is slipping away from me victory. So I have to thank them,” said a cynical De Lie.

Cooling without blowing

In any case, the possible victory was gone, and De Lie even dropped out a little later. In the meantime, the team also issued a medical verdict on its rider, and fortunately that turned out not to be too bad. After all, at Lotto Dstny they only talk about abrasions. De Lie does not appear to need a recovery period.

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After a check-up in the hospital, fortunately Wilma Aintila has no fractures.

Arnaud De Lie has abrasions after his crash.

Heal up guys!

— Lotto Dstny (@lotto_dstny) February 27, 2024

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— Eurosport Netherlands (@Eurosport_NL) February 27, 2024