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Wout van Aert will be 'absolutely gutted' as puncture ruins 'faultless' Paris-Roubaix – Adam Blythe

Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) will be “absolutely gutted” after a puncture derailed his “faultless race” at Paris-Roubaix, according to Eurosport expert Adam Blythe. The Belgian looked ominously strong as he dropped a blistering attack on the Carrefour de l'Arbre, just moments after chief rival Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin–Deceuninck) had collided with John Degenkolb (DSM), causing the latter rider to crash. Ad But promise turned to despair for Van Aert within a kilometre as a rear-wheel puncture allowed Van der Poel to disappear into clear air and leave the 28-year-old leading a forlorn chase.

Paris-Roubaix 2023: 'Drama!' - 90 seconds of chaos as John Degenkolb crashes and Wout van Aert punctures

An extraordinary 90 seconds at Paris-Roubaix saw eventual race winner Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin–Deceuninck) collide with John Degenkolb (DSM), who was sent sprawling to the cobblestones, and Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) suffer a puncture just moments after putting the hammer down. It was a passage that defined the 2023 race and ensured there would be no head-to-head showdown between Van der Poel and Van Aert, who were both chasing their maiden victory in the cobbled Monument. Ad Here’s how the carnage on the brutal cobbles of Carrefour de l’Arbre unfolded… Paris — RoubaixThe moment Van der Poel won Paris-Roubaix3 HOURS AGO 16.4km remaining: Degenkolb crashes Degenkolb, enjoying a stunning resurgence at a race he won in 2015, moved across to the dirt track running alongside the cobblestones.

Dutch rider Mathieu van der Poel wins Paris-Roubaix cycling race

The 28-year-old Dutch rider produced a string of aggressive attacks before the decisive move on the epic 256.6km race which included 54.5km of rough cobbles.

Van der Poel powers to Paris Roubaix victory

ROUBAIX : Dutchman Mathieu Van der Poel powered his way to his first Paris Roubaix victory on Sunday as he left his rivals reeling with a 15km solo attack at the end of a typically eventful "Hell of the North" race on Sunday.

Canadian cyclist Alison Jackson wins Paris-Roubaix Femmes with late velodrome sprint

Alison Jackson won the Paris-Roubaix Femmes on Saturday after helping a long breakaway survive over the cobbles of the one-day classic, then holding off Katia Ragusa and Marthe Truyven in a sprint finish at Roubaix's velodrome.

Paris-Roubaix contender Wout van Aert says he's still 'suffering' from Flanders crash - ‘I could be better’

Wout van Aert says he isn’t feeling in top shape ahead of his bid for Paris-Roubaix glory on Sunday as the Belgian continues to recover from a nasty crash at the Tour of Flanders. The Jumbo-Visma rider finished fourth at last weekend's cobbled Classic and was left with a bloodied knee after going down with 141km remaining. Ad Van Aert is expected to face off with rival Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) at the hotly anticipated 120th edition of the ‘Hell of the North’ Monument in northern France.

Ineos Grenadiers' Tom Pidcock explains 'stupid mistake' at Tour of Flanders that cost him a shot at victory

Ineos Grenadiers’ Tom Pidcock lamented his “stupid mistake” of failing to eat enough for the Tour of Flanders on Sunday. That error contributed to the British team failing to land a single rider in the top 20 on the day, with an even worse result for Ben Turner, who fractured his arm. Ad Pidcock was one of the favourites for a good showing, though he would have done well to beat any of Tadej Pogacar, Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert in Belgium.

Tadej Pogacar equals Eddy Merckx by storming to victory at Tour of Flanders

UAE Team Emirates star Tadej Pogacar won the Tour of Flanders on Sunday with a searing solo attack in the final 20km on the one-day race to equal the great Eddy Merckx's achievement almost half a century ago.

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Wout van Aert will be 'absolutely gutted' as puncture ruins 'faultless' Paris-Roubaix – Adam Blythe

Paris-Roubaix 2023: 'Drama!' - 90 seconds of chaos as John Degenkolb crashes and Wout van Aert punctures

Dutch rider Mathieu van der Poel wins Paris-Roubaix cycling race

Van der Poel powers to Paris Roubaix victory

Canadian cyclist Alison Jackson wins Paris-Roubaix Femmes with late velodrome sprint

Paris-Roubaix contender Wout van Aert says he's still 'suffering' from Flanders crash - ‘I could be better’

Ineos Grenadiers' Tom Pidcock explains 'stupid mistake' at Tour of Flanders that cost him a shot at victory

Tadej Pogacar equals Eddy Merckx by storming to victory at Tour of Flanders