Oliver Naesen (AG2R La Mondiale) won the final stage of the BinckBank Tour, while Laurens De Plus (Jumbo–Visma) took the overall victory in Geraardsbergen, Belgium, today.
Naesen also placed second overall, 35 seconds behind De Plus. Tim Wellens (Lotto Soudal) completed the podium.
Greg van Avermaet (CCC Team) finished second in the 178.1km stage. De Plus came third, four seconds behind Naesen.
“This is hard to believe. It’s just incredible,” said De Plus.
“I never thought it would actually happen. I’m really happy that it worked out – my first victory as a professional cyclist.
“I live near Geraardsbergen. The fact that I win here in front of my family, friends and fans is extra special. I dedicate this victory to my good friend Bjorg Lambrecht and to the team. The support and confidence I received this week was great.”
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Laurens De Plus won this year’s BinckBank Tour in Geraardsbergen today. Photo: A.S.O./Pauline Ballet
Stage seven results
1. Oliver Naesen (Bel) AG2R La Mondiale 3:52:40
2. Greg van Avermaet (Bel) CCC Team
3. Laurens De Plus (Bel) Team Jumbo-Visma +0:00:04
4. Simon Clarke (Aus) EF Education First +0:00:25
5. Philippe Gilbert (Bel) Deceuninck-Quick-Step +0:00:26
6. Mike Teunissen (Ned) Team Jumbo-Visma
7. Michael Valgren Andersen (Den) Dimension Data +0:00:35
8. Ivan Garcia (Spa) Bahrain-Merida
9. Amaury Capiot (Bel) Sport Vlaanderen-Baloise +0:00:38
10. Dylan van Baarle (Ned) Team Ineos
*Selected
20. Reinardt Janse Van Rensburg (RSA) Dimension Data +0:00:46
43. Willie Smit (RSA) Katusha-Alpecin +0:04:23
71. Ryan Gibbons (RSA) Dimension Data
General classification
1. Laurens De Plus (Bel) Team Jumbo-Visma 21:29:55
2. Oliver Naesen (Bel) AG2R La Mondiale +0:00:35
3. Tim Wellens (Bel) Lotto Soudal +0:00:36
4. Greg van Avermaet (Bel) CCC Team +0:00:37
5. Marc Hirschi (Swi) Team Sunweb +0:00:44
6. Mike Teunissen (Ned) Team Jumbo-Visma +0:01:06
7. Ivan Garcia (Spa) Bahrain-Merida +0:01:13
8. Stefan Küng (Swi) Groupama-FDJ +0:01:16
9. Simon Clarke (Aus) EF Education First +0:01:19
10. Søren Kragh Andersen (Den) Team Sunweb +0:01:21
*Selected
17. Reinardt Janse Van Rensburg (RSA) Dimension Data +0:01:47
34. Willie Smit (RSA) Katusha-Alpecin +0:10:05
65. Ryan Gibbons (RSA) Dimension Data +0:19:56
