š„ Wout van Aert avoids Tour of Denmark crash with 2003 Armstrong-style escape
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Follow us on GoogleWout van Aert narrowly avoided a nasty crash during stage 3 of the Tour of Denmark. The Belgian, who wore the leaderās jersey after winning two stages in as many days, cut straight across the grass in a move reminiscent of Lance Armstrong at the 2003 Tour de France, staying upright after a Visma | Lease a Bike teammate slid out on a wet corner.
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Latest Comments
- - Beautiful tribute, but one small gripe: the piece could use more clarity on the timeline and verification of the crash details. Fans deserve precise info when safety is at stake.andrewf14-08-2026
- - Such a bright future aheadāWillebrord years, then IPT Academy deal lined up, plus the family pedigree. This one really hurts the whole peloton. Courage to his mates and staff. ForƧa, Fin. Descanse em paz.cadencekingm14-08-2026
- - Can someone explain how race security works at the Tour of Portugal? The article mentions two different versions (oncoming car vs stationary car). Which is it, and whoās responsible for closing those roads?davidm14-08-2026
- - Devastated. Neutralising the stage was the only respectful call. But how on earth does a car end up on course during a live stage in 2026? Someone needs to answer for this.robert6514-08-2026
- - Heartbreaking news. Finlay had real talent against the clock, third at the U23 TT nats this summer said it all. Deepest condolences to the Tarlings and NSN. Rest in peace, Fin.julien14-08-2026
- - Small nitpick: calling her team āUAE Team LāImadā looks off ā isnāt it UAE Team ADQ? If thereās been a rebrand, would love a link. Otherwise top article.sprocketspiny13-08-2026
- - Great read, cheers. Montreal Worlds on Sept 26 is a punchy course, right? If itās more classics-style, that could really suit ELBās diesel plus race smarts. Forza Elisa!gearguru3313-08-2026
- - When she says focus shifts after 2026 toward the 2027 TdFF, does that mean sheāll skip a full GC tilt at the 2026 Giro? Or will she ride it as prep and target stages like this year?cyclechamp4513-08-2026
- - Are we sure the gap to Vollering āisnāt that bigā? On the climbs Demi looked untouchable, and Kasia too. ELB needs a sharper team train in the high mountains or sheāll be chasing again inlindae13-08-2026
- - Massive respect for ELB. Coming back from bronchitis and that rough Giro to snag third in Nice says everything about her engine and race craft. Loved how she managed the final three stages ā proper veteran nous.michael5413-08-2026
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