GP Wallonia

September 18, 2014of the editorial office

cycling: Wallonia GP: Greg Van Avermaet stays cool

Cycling: Belgian Greg Van Avermaet (BMC) won the Wallonia GP in Namur. In a thrilling finale, he beat Tony Gallopin (Lotto-Belisol) and last year's winner Jan Bakelants (Omega Pharma-QuickStep). The decisive moment came just 20 kilometers from the finish, when Van Avermaet, along with Bakelants, Jelle Vanendert (Lotto-Belisol), and... read more

September 18, 2014of the editorial office

September 18, 2013of the editorial office

Cycling road cycling

cycling: GP Wallonia: Bakelants outsmarts Voeckler

The Wallonia GP is considered one of the more challenging preparatory races for the upcoming elite road world championship in Tuscany. Considering the profile of the race, which runs 203 kilometers from Chaudfontaine to Namur, this is hardly surprising. Numerous short climbs stand in the riders' way, especially in the finale. Even before the race, it was clear... read more

September 18, 2013of the editorial office