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Wout van Aert and Belgian cycling developments

Overview

Belgian cyclist Wout van Aert secured the overall victory in the 2026 Tour of Denmark, winning three of five stages. This win followed an earlier season setback where an infected elbow forced him to abandon the Tour de France. Van Aert indicated the victory restored his confidence for upcoming competitions, including the Vuelta a España and the World Championships in Montreal.

Later in August, Daan Soete won the Belgian Gravel Championship in Grobbendonk following a breakaway with Van Aert. The race outcome led to speculation regarding whether Van Aert intentionally allowed Soete to win. Analyst Jan Bakelants noted that while Van Aert had previously suggested he might help a companion, Soete’s expertise as a gravel rider made him a legitimate contender. Soete expressed surprise at the result, noting that while the two had worked together, he did not expect Van Aert to drop him on the final sand section.

Entities

Wout van Aert · Jan Bakelants · Daan Soete · Vuelta a España · Rasmus Søjberg Pedersen

Timeline

  1. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Daan Soete wins Belgian Gravel Championship

    Daan Soete won the Belgian Gravel Championship in Grobbendonk after breaking away with Wout van Aert, leading to speculation about whether Van Aert intentionally facilitated the victory for his friend.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 10 sources
    Wout van Aert clinches Tour of Denmark win, targets Vuelta and World Championships

    Wout van Aert won the 2026 Tour of Denmark, overcoming an elbow injury, and now aims for the Vuelta a España and the World Championships in Montreal.

Sources

indeleiderstrui.nl · rtv.be · wielernieuws.be