After the solo success of Fem Van Empel (Visma | Lease a Bike), it was the men's turn to compete in the first round of the X2O Bathrooms Trophythe Koppenbergcross. And as in 2022, Lars van der Haar (Baloise Trek Lions) won. The Dutchman outclassed That is, Iserbyt (Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal) by winning solo on one of the most physical and technical courses of the year. Toon Aerts (Deschacht – Hens – FSP) complete stage.
Video – Van der Haar a dominé Michael Vanthourenhout
Iserby gets beer in the face, Van der Haar too hard
From the start of the race, the usual strong men found themselves in the lead. And in particular the same actors as in Super prestige d'Overijse, Thibau Nys, Eli Iserbyt, Lars van der Haar... But an incident occurs at the start of the race, a spectator throws a cup full of beer at the Belgian champion, That is, Iserbyt. The police responded very quickly to this incident and escorted the person in question from the scene.
On the race side, the event is decided with three laps to go. While the leading riders pass to the post, Lars van der Haar (Baloise Trek Lions) takes the opportunity to launch an attack. An offensive that will be decisive. That is, Iserbyt reacted quickly to get back on the Dutchman but Van der Haar drive faster and save time. He quickly takes 30 seconds ahead of Izerbyt. A comfortable lead which allows him to benefit from his second victory in the event, two days before the European Championships. Izerbyt finishes second ahead Toon Aerts (Deschacht – Hens – FSP).
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