Wout van Aert puts on a one-man show in Dendermonde’s mud
Wout van Aert delivered an impressive performance in Dendermonde, dominating the challenging muddy course. After starting on the third row, he powered to a solo victory.
The grueling course in Dendermonde delivered exactly what cyclo-cross fans had hoped for: a demanding mud battle where only the strongest prevailed. Starting further back in the field, Wout van Aert (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) wasted no time and quickly worked his way to the front during the opening laps. With powerful efforts and smart line choices, he closed the gap to the race leaders.
Once at the front, Van Aert shifted into a higher gear. With an exceptional pace and flawless technique, he distanced his rivals with ease. Even a minor slip in a sharp corner couldn’t disrupt his dominance; the gap grew larger with each lap. The spectators could only watch in awe as Van Aert showcased his brilliance.
Behind the Belgian, the fight for the podium remained intense. Wyseure and Verstrynge, teammates at Crelan-Corendon, battled fiercely, with the latter easily securing second place. Michael Vanthourenhout (Pauwels Sauzen - Cibel Clementines) finished fifth and solidified his lead in the overall standings.
