Some of the world’s top sprinters are in Belgium for a series of races targeting the fastest riders of the peloton. Teams will line across three events: the 110the edition of Kampioeschap van Vlaanderen (18 Sept, the 16th Flandrien Classic (19 Sept) and the 23rd Gooikse Pijl (20 Sept). Tim Merlier outsprinted and outsmarted Dylan Groenewegen to win Kampionenschap van Vlaanderen for a second time in two years. Soren Waerenskjold (Uno X) completed the podium in Koolscamp, Belgium. Merlier claimed his 11th victory of the season, while Groenwegen now has five runner-up spots at the Belgian race, last winning in 2018. With 500 metres remaining, Unibet Rose Rockets lined up with three riders to lead out their sprinter Groenwegen. However, Merlier found the opening and flew past with 100 metres to go. The race is famous for its distinctive Flanders lion jersey, awarded to the winner, and its prestigious roll of honour, which includes cycling legends such as Eddy Merckx...
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