Friday, November 1, 2024 at 4:53 PM
A milestone for Toon Aerts. The Belgian rider finished third in the Koppenbergcross, which is his first podium finish after his suspension. Aerts was very happy afterwards. “But this is not yet the pinnacle, I am aiming for something higher,” he said flashinterview.
The Deschacht-Hens-FSP rider rode a great cross in Oudenaarde. He could not follow winners Lars van der Haar and Eli Iserbyt, but he did finish third. “I had some doubts after my off-day in Overijse. My season will also be full of trial and error. But now I finally finished on the podium again. I’m taking it step by step, this is another milestone in my comeback.”
“First I had to make sure I could start again, then I had to prepare well and start well. That worked. But this is not yet the pinnacle, I am aiming for something higher. Sooner or later I will be on top again,” Aerts is certain.
Strong Belgian team at European Championships
To conclude, he looked ahead to the European Cyclo-Cross Championships in Pontevedra. “A lot is possible on that course. It’s not ideal for myself, but I don’t think it’s ideal for anyone. There are opportunities for everyone. With the Belgian team we certainly have several contenders. Let’s go to Spain as a good team and come home as a satisfied team.”
