Jorgenson Defends Van Aert, Yellow Card for Meeus, Pogačar Sees A-List Flanders Support
Another yellow card, Pogačar seeing top support in Flanders return, Jorgenson slaps back at critics: 'Wout is one of the best in the world.'
Wout van Aert is a Belgian professional road and cyclo-cross racer who rides for UCI WorldTeam Team Jumbo–Visma. Van Aert is a three-time winner of the men’s race at the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships, having won in consecutive years in 2016, 2017 and 2018. Wikipedia
Wout van Aert is a Belgian professional road and cyclo-cross racer who rides for UCI WorldTeam Team Jumbo–Visma. Van Aert is a three-time winner of the men’s race at the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships, having won in consecutive years in 2016, 2017 and 2018. Wikipedia
Another yellow card, Pogačar seeing top support in Flanders return, Jorgenson slaps back at critics: 'Wout is one of the best in the world.'
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