Live blog Across Flanders 2024 – Women on the road again after neutralization, Jorgenson wins among the men

Today Dwars door Vlaanderen is held, the one-day race is traditionally the dress rehearsal for the Tour of Flanders. Despite the absence of Mathieu van der Poel, the necessary big names start with Wout van Aert, Mads Pedersen and Jasper Philipsen. The women’s race also starts and finishes in Waregem today. Can Demi Vollering succeed herself? Don’t miss anything from the race with our live blog.

Just like previous years, the midweek classic starts in Roeselare and the finish line is in Waregem. In total, the riders will complete 188.6 kilometers over twelve slopes and eight cobblestone sections.

In the absence of Mathieu van der Poel, the role of top favorite shifts to Wout van Aert. He has to deal with a very strong Mads Pedersen. The leader of Lidl-Trek showed together with his team in Ghent-Wevelgem that they have excellent form. Due to the absence of the world champion, Jasper Philipsen is the absolute leader of the Roodhooft brothers’ team.

Women are also active on Flemish soil today. Demi Vollering takes a shot at another victory in Waregem. The women’s race finishes after the men’s at around 5:45 p.m.

Men
Start: 12.15 pm
Finish: between 4:30 PM and 4:50 PM
Distance: 188.6 kilometers

The article is in Dutch

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