Wout Van Aert: "More safety and less speed"

Rome, 3 January 2025 - When we talk about a champion like Wout van aert the first thought can only go to the many falls that have effectively limited the spoils of his career. Between personal responsibilities and a good pinch of bad luck, the topic is significant for the Belgian, who spoke about it to the microphones of Spouse.  

Van Aert's statements

The hold was provided by the cut wanted by the organizers of the Straight through Flanders who have decided to eliminate from the route the incriminated section which last year was the scene of a bloody major accident which, needless to say, had seen the same protagonist, despite himself Van Aert. "It was the right choice. It is a key point and even a small mistake there can lead to a fall. It is a topic of discussion among the riders, as is the fact that cycling is becoming faster and faster. In my opinion, limiting the number of gears and speed could make this sport safer." The rider of the Visma-Lease a Bike argues his point of view, basing his reflection always on the incriminated stretch of the race that last year cost him a long absence (and the long-awaited absolute debut at the Giro d'Italia). "If you find yourself on that descent and you can't accelerate any further, no one can move in the group. Today you can accelerate so much that you can still think of overtaking someone."

Another flat rate for Van Der Poel

 From the Belgian to his eternal rival, who is not having a great time these days despite an excellent start to the winter season in the mud: the blow to the side he took Loenhout evidently, despite the negative medical tests, he continues to present his bill to Mathieu van der Poel, who also marked a visit to Koksijde, after the forfeit of Baal, despite the optimism professed in the last few hours by his Alpecin-Deceuninck. So, for the Dutch nothing X2O Trophy and perhaps also veto for the next events scheduled in the cyclocross calendar. "This is really a disappointment, because Koksijde It's one of my favorite races ever, where I also won my first World. Unfortunately, however, it is too early to return". This is the comment of the son and grandson of art, who despite the legitimate moment of discouragement immediately tries to look forward with positivity, setting his sights on the race World Cup scheduled Sunday January 5: although always with a big question mark. "I hope to be at Dendermonde, but what is certain is that it will be a complicated choice to make."

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