The typical hectic pace of the first big appointment. It was a particularly incident-rich edition of the Omloop Nieuwsblad, with many defects and falls. At Soudal Quick-Step, Paul Magnier was killed by bad luck “at one of the worst moments of the entire race”. “But as a team we are back where we belong.” Lotto-Intermarché and Visma-Lease a Bike also had no luck on their side.
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