Colbrelli does the double after solo raid to Houffalize
Sonny Colbrelli has taken charge of the Benelux Tour, rounding off an impressive Ardennes offensive after a 25km solo effort. Colbrelli also took over the leader’s jersey, going into Sunday’s final stage with a 51-second lead over Matej Mohoric.
Ewan rules in Bilzen, Kung takes the lead
Caleb Ewan has won the fifth stage of the 2021 Benelux Tour. The Australian won a bunch sprint in Bilzen after a tough stage, while Stefan Küng took over the leader’s jersey from Stefan Bissegger.
Merlier takes second stage win in Ardooie
Tim Merlier has won the fourth stage of the 2021 Benelux Tour. The Alpecin-Fenix rider took down the bunch sprint in Ardooie to take his second stage win of the week. Stefan Bissegger retains the overall lead.
Durbridge: ‘We played cat and mouse with the peloton’
On Wednesday Luke Durbridge made a second breakaway attempt in this year’s Benelux Tour. The Australian had to settle for third in the sprint , but took over the lead in the Super 8 Checkpoint classification.
Van der Hoorn:’I planned this breakaway yesterday’
Taco van der Hoorn has taken his second ever win in the Benelux Tour. The Dutchman took his first win three years ago after a solo effort in Antwerp, this time he rounded off an early breakaway. “Tactically we did a perfect job.”
Van der Hoorn wins as early breakaway shocks peloton
Taco Van der Hoorn has won the third stage of the 2021 Benelux Tour in Hoogerheide. The Dutchman sprinted to victory from a five-man group after a long breakaway, with Stefan Bissegger retaining his overall lead.
