The UCI has officially confirmed that the Benelux Tour (UCI WorldTour) is to start on the last Monday of August, just like last year.

Last year Mathieu van der Poel stunned the Benelux Tour with an incredible final day solo. This year Matej Mohoric followed in the Dutchman’s footsteps with an impressive solo win in Geraardsbergen: “Tactically we rode the perfect race.”

Victor Campenaerts gave everything to try and snatch away the overall win in the final stage of the Benelux Tour, but the Belgian had to settle for third. Still, Campenaerts was proud of the attacking way he raced this weekend.

Sonny Colbrelli secured his overall win in the 2021 Benelux Tour after a strong second place in the final stage to Geraardsbergen. Colbrelli, the first Italian to win the event, hopes he can “continue this form until the world championships.”

Bahrain-Victorious lived up to its name in the 2021 Benelux Tour. Matej Mohoric won Sunday’s seventh and final stage, teammate Sonny Colbrelli was second and secured the overall win.

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.