Wout van Aert

On today's episode we analyze Team Ineos Greandiers' crosswind trap into Lavaur. Then, we discuss Wout van Aert's stunning season, and what it means for his future in pro cycling. Then, American Brent Bookwalter offers his analysis on the stress of the Tour de France's opening week.

History repeated in the crosswinds during Friday's seventh stage of the Tour de France. Just one year ago the race exploded in crosswinds, and some of the same GC riders lost time.

Brutal winds, Bora-Hansgrohe, and Wout van Aert blew up the peloton in stage 7 of the 2020 Tour de France.

In today's Active Pass roundtable, we field your questions about Neilson Powless, Wout van Aert, and the UCI's ruling on Julian Alaphilippe.

Adam Yates rode safely and smartly surrounded by Mitchelton-Scott to retain the yellow jersey in a stage blown apart by winds and Bora-Hansgrohe.

Our sixth Active Pass roundtable focuses on the Tour de France race jury's controversial decision on Wednesday to penalize Julian Alaphilippe for taking an illegal feed.

We chew over the controversial decision that robbed Julian Alaphillipe of the GC lead and discuss just how awesome Wout van Aert is.

Stage 5 promised to be a stage for the sprinters — but no one predicted Peter Sagan would lose the green jersey to Sam Bennett, or that the yellow jersey would change hands due to a rule infraction.

Belgian's massive turn on the slopes of Orcières-Merlette continues his streak of peerless performances since the August restart.

The young Belgian has the legs and versatility to challenge Sagan in the points competition, but team duties could come first.

Jumbo-Visma remains confident ahead of Tour battle with Ineos although Dutch team still yet to confirm final roster.

The 25-year-old who races for Jumbo-Visma beat back world hour record-holder Victor Campenaerts to take his second consecutive national champion's jersey.

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After a three-year wait, Flemish cycling fans have finally found an heir to Tom Boonen's throne.

The 2019 Vuelta a España winner assumes overall lead from teammate Wout van Aert.

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Highlights from the first stage of the Tour de France dress rehearsal.

Who are you more excited about, Evenepoel or Van Aert? Should Ineos be concerned by Jumbo-Visma's dominance at Tour de l'Ain? Where does accountability lie for the horror crash in Poland?

Belgian targeting success across a range of races as he continues to push his own limits.

Longest race of the year and minimal race days leaves a number of contenders without the final race-winning watts.

Van Aert and Alaphillipe went clear over the Poggio and held off a dramatic late chase, with Matthews taking third.

Van Aert poised to win from any scenario at Sanremo this weekend.

Van der Poel, van Aert, Alaphilippe headline bumper start list for an 'even harder' Milano-Sanremo on Saturday.

Torino's top three gain late confidence-boost ahead of this weekend's Sanremo showdown.

I knew that this year’s race would be like no other. I didn’t know what to expect, but still somehow, I expected greatness. I did not leave disappointed.

Three-time world cyclocross champion and Tour de France stage winner Wout van Aert made the race-winning attack on the final gravel sector.

After months of pause, the peloton made a punishing return to WorldTour action Saturday. We pick over the major talking points from an exhilarating day of racing.

Belgian cross-discipline star punched away on the final section of gravel to take victory after two near-misses.

Belgian confident and raring to go ahead of Strade Bianche and Milano-Sanremo.

Belgian all-rounder looking to restart season strong next weekend and hold form through to October.

Belgian cross-discipline star focused on conquering the cobbles, recalls mental battle of comeback from time trial crash.

Dutch squad lays out race schedules for season restart with riders focused on team victories rather than personal ambitions.

A densely-packed schedule offers WorldTour riders the opportunity to structure season and re-set goals after two months in the dark

Belgian cross-discipline star hoping to race Tour de France and classics then transition straight into 'cross season.

Retired classics king and master of Paris-Roubaix believes both Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert could win Roubaix multiple times.

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Belgian superstars see postponement of Tokyo Olympics as opportunity to build form.

Dutch races this weekend seeing increasingly-powerful line ups as teams scramble to find opportunities for riders scheduled to start northern classics.

Affectionately called “The Race to the Sun,” the week-long stage race makes it way down through the heart of France to the Mediterranean Sea, noted for its abundance of sunshine.

The Belgian's return to the spring classics is sooner than expected, as teams adjust to possible race cancellations in Italy.

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Van Aert took emotional victory at DVV Krawatencross Saturday while Sunday's Superprestige Merksplas race was canceled due to storms

Van der Poel rode clear in opening minute of the race to defend rainbow jersey, Pidcock took second, Aerts third.

Men's race is van der Poel's to lose, Cant will look to defend against dominant Dutch team. Americans Munro and Gunsalus go into first-ever women's junior race with strong chances.

With van der Poel back on top form after a late start to the 'cross season, van Aert feels the world championships may come down to a race for second-place.

Van Aert optimistic about return to form after five months out of racing, plans further 'cross races to sharpen legs for spring classics.

Van der Poel took a sixth-straight Dutch title and Cant took her 11th consecutive victory in Belgium. Sweeck took the Belgian men's title from a talent-packed field.

Alpecin-Fenix pair both took wins on Saturday and Sunday's races. Van Aert continued his strong comeback from injury with a fourth-place in Saturday's race.

Dutch team Jumbo-Visma found ways to be competitive across the entire WorldTour schedule, from the classics and the sprints to grand tours.

Van Aert put in a strong performance to finish fifth in his first race since injury, but remains uncertain about starting 'cross world championships in February.

Lucinda Brand pulled out after a heavy fall in the women's, Wout van Aert placed fifth in first race in five months in the men's.

Van Aert has not raced since a crash took him out of the Tour de France, plans to use Friday's 'cross race to start re-building form for spring classics.

Jumbo-Visma is rising to the forefront of the peloton across sprints, classics and grand tours as its riders embrace collective rather than individual ambition.

Four months after a career-threatening injury, van Aert and four teammates test equipment on the cobbles.

Two of the biggest names in cyclocross will be back in the trenches as a new road racing season beckons

Mathieu van der Poel returns to cyclocross racing, and is planning a robust racing schedule for November.

Nearly a decade after the demise of Team Rabobank, Dutch squad Jumbo-Visma has become one of the strongest in the WorldTour under the leadership of its owner, Richard Plugge.

While Belgian continues to heal from his ugly Tour crash, unstoppable Dutchman steamrolls through multiple disciplines

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Four days after the crash that knocked him out of the Tour de France, Wout van Aert recalls the confusing moments following the accident.

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We highlight a selection of our favorite images from the second week of the Tour de France.

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Wout van Aert has been forced to abandon the Tour de France after suffering a scary crash in the final kilometers of Friday's individual time trial

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Stage 10 dished up chaos, as five of the top GC riders were caught out in the crosswinds. Van Aert sprinted to the win from a reduced lead group.

Wout van Aert has already helped Jumbo-Visma win two stages of the Tour de France in his debut at the race

We wrap up the results from the major European nations, with the U.S. road race to take place Sunday in Knoxville.

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Belgian star Wout van Aert takes his second stage win in 24 hours with a commanding sprint in Voiron

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Belgian cross star dominates time trial; Adam Yates claims yellow and Chris Froome crashes out in practice

Ireland's Sam Bennett dominates sprint finish as Dylan Teuns retains lead on stage 3 of the Critérium du Dauphiné