Lotto-Soudal’s Tim Wellens won the 205.3km De Brabantse Pijl, which took place between Leuven and Overijse in Belgium today.
The Belgian completed the race in 4:42:48, beating Bahrain Merida Pro Cycling Sonny Colbrelli and his teammate Tiesj Benoot into second and third respectively.
Tim Wellens, pictured here at the Giro d’Italia two years ago, won the De Brabantse Pijl in Belgium today. Photo: Wikimedia
The Belgian won in honour of compatriot Michael Goolaerts, who died suddenly after the Paris-Roubaix in France last weekend.
“It was for Michael. I didn’t want to celebrate, because everyone is thinking about him. I didn’t know him personally, but it’s very bad what happened.
“There are four chances [in the Ardennes] and today was the first of the four, so I’m happy to win here,” he said after the race. “It’s not the same level as the others, but it’s a race in Belgium.
“It’s very important for our team, and it’s never easy to win, so I’m very happy.”
South Africa’s Daryl Impey, riding for Mitchelton-Scott, finished 10th.
View more results below.
1. Tim Wellens (Bel) Lotto Soudal 4:42:48
2. Sonny Colbrelli (Ita) Bahrain-Merida +0:09
3. Tiesj Benoot (Bel) Lotto Soudal
4. Pieter Serry (Bel) Quick-Step Floors
5. Jan Tratnik (Slo) CCC Sprandi Polkowice
6. Andrea Pasqualon (Ita) Wanty-Groupe Gobert
7. Dylan Teuns (Bel) BMC Racing Team
8. Huub Duijn (Ned) Veranda’s Willems Crelan +0:12
9. Thomas Sprengers (Bel) Sport Vlaanderen-Baloise +0:14
10. Daryl Impey (RSA) Mitchelton-Scott
