Rampant Van der Poel wins cobbled E3 Classic

The Dutchman wins the Saxo Classic for the second year in a row, preparing the Tour of Flanders in the best of ways. ...

Mathieu Van der Poel was the target of a spectator's spitting at the E3 Classic he won this Friday in Harelbeke.

Currently in the best form of his career, the Dutch cyclist won the victory this Friday, March 28th in Belgium. A solo winner, he made the very good performances after his victory...

Rampant Van der Poel wins cobbled E3 Classic

HARELBEKE, Belgium: Defending champion Mathieu van der Poel launched a solo attack on a cobbled climb 50km from the line and went on to win the E3 Classic on Friday. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Mathieu van der Poel won the E3 classic Harelbeke, the general for the race in Flanders next Sunday, with a great advantage.

The holy week of Flemish classics has begun in Belgium. The E3 classic, which takes place along the highway of the same name around Harelbeke, is one of a select six one-day races marked by cobblestone sections. Matej Mohorič is among the captains.