The world champion triumphs in Loenhout, Van Aert finishes tenth after mechanical problems and punctures. New disturbance from a spectator for VdP: “But I didn’t do it on purpose”
Mathieu Van der Poel’s law also at the Loenhout Trophy, in Belgium: there are six successes in the season for the cross-country champion, 18 in a row. Last defeat on January 21, 2024, almost two years ago now. Clear gaps on all rivals (our Bertolini finished sixth; Vandeputte 2nd at 46″, Nieuwenhuis 3rd at 57″), including Wout Van Aert who had several mechanical problems and punctures, finishing tenth. Once again, Van der Poel was disturbed by a spectator (by stretching out his arm he risked making him lose his balance), even if at the end of the race the spectator himself apologized to Sporza’s microphones, speaking of an unintentional gesture.