He proves once again that he has clearly reached a milestone this season. Arriving this winter at the Visma-Lease a Bike team for the next three seasons, the American Matteo Jorgenson won the A Travers la Flanders classic this Wednesday thanks to a victorious breakaway six kilometers from the finish. Abrahamsen and Küng complete the podium in a race marked by big falls for Wout van Aert and Mads Pedersen.
Matteo Jorgenson wins solo A Travers la Flanders!
The American brings positive things to the Visma-Lease a Bike team after Wout Van Aert retired following a heavy fall. #lequipeVELO pic.twitter.com/Qez8rukw1P
— the L’Équipe channel (@lachainelequipe) March 27, 2024
The American rider won his second big success of the year after his triumph at Paris-Nice at the beginning of March, where he was promoted to leader of his team. He notably resisted attacks from Remco Evenepoel during the last stage to take the yellow jersey.
Thanks to this success in this classic, the 24-year-old native of Walnut Creek (California) presents himself as a serious outsider for the Tour of Flanders which will take place this Sunday. Last year, the former Movistar rider finished the event in 9th place.
