Siena, Italy – Wout van Aert is set to make his long-awaited return to Strade Bianche this Saturday, marking his first major spring classics appearance in five years. However, the Belgian star arrives in Tuscany with a degree of uncertainty surrounding his form following a challenging off-season hampered by an ankle injury and illness. Despite … Read more
Siena, Italy – Wout van Aert’s return to racing at Le Samyn on Tuesday was marred by misfortune, leaving the Visma-Lease a Bike rider with more questions than answers as he looks ahead to Saturday’s Strade Bianche. A late puncture and subsequent bike changes dashed any hopes of a strong finish in Belgium, continuing a … Read more
It seemed to be a big blow for Visma-Lease a Bike and Wout van Aert. The bankruptcy of Gravaa, the company behind the innovative tire pressure system, suddenly caused uncertainty among the yellow shirts. READ ALSO: Visma-Lease a Bike sows a lot of mystery: “You’ll see” Add books The court in East Brabant declared Gravaa … Read more
There are not too many riders who can say that they have been in the team with both Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert. Since this year, however, Timo Kielich has joined this list of privileged riders. READ ALSO: Birthday boy Van der Poel celebrates his birthday in his own way A unique … Read more
The surprisingly early retirement of Simon Yates from the peloton a few weeks ago caused a lot of reactions in the cycling world. The Briton indicated that he was struggling with his motivation, which immediately raised questions about the mental pressure in professional cycling. The news also hit his colleagues hard. READ ALSO: Visma-LaB makes … Read more
For years they have been mentioned in the same breath, Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert. Lately, however, it seems that the rivalry has subsided somewhat between the two. Is that true, or is this rather imaginary? Wout van Aert gives the answer. READ ALSO: “I can’t say that”: Wout van Aert fears … Read more
No more Fem van Empel in cross country for the time being, her contract with Visma-Lease a Bike was even terminated by mutual agreement. Mental issues reared their heads, something we also saw with Simon Yates. Is there a problem with the Dutch team? READ ALSO: Visma-LaB makes Dutch hearts bleed again Visma protects mental … Read more
With an extension of his Dutch title, Tibor Del Grosso gave his successful cross winter a lot of extra color last weekend. They once again have an absolute gem on board at Alpecin-Premier Tech, although things could have turned out completely differently. READ ALSO: Decision made: Van der Poel makes decision about cross in Benidorm … Read more
His winter seemed to go completely smoothly, until an ice spot on the Zilvermeercross course in Mol decided otherwise. Wout van Aert fell and broke a bone in his ankle. Bart Wellens also witnessed the unfortunate moment. READ ALSO: BK stunt in the making? Wellens: “He will be close” Wrong (re)action Van Aert Wellens himself … Read more
Fem van Empel announced on Friday that she will stop cycling for the time being. The mental issues she was struggling with have clearly not yet been resolved, and the Dutch woman emphasizes that she is making the right decision for herself at the moment. READ ALSO: Fem van Empel gives reason for radical decision: … Read more