Main Moves at Liège-Bastogne-Liège: Haig Solo, Jungels Attacks Early

Key Developments

• Jack Haig (Bahrain Victorious) solos to the head of the race at the Côte de la Haute-Levée (76km).
• Rayane Boulanhite (Someren aan de Kempen) leads over the Côte de Stockeu (77km), featuring a brutal 500m climb at 15%.
• Ineos pair Tobias Foss and Bob Jungels‘ early attack fizzles; the peloton closes within 1’30. Jungels’ attack highlighted in a Twitter video.
• Stan Van Tricht (Alpecin-Deceuninck) struggles on the Côte de Wanne (85km), allowing Eduardo Sepúlveda (Lotto-Dstny) to lead briefly.

Earlier Action

Conditions are ideal for racing, with temperatures at a comfortable 23°C.

This edition of Liège-Bastogne-Liège marks the latest win on the course by a world champion since Moreno Argentin in 1987.

• Vegard Stake Laengen, Mathias Norsgaard, Romain Combaud, and Loïc Vliegen drop from the leading group around the 90km mark.
• The breakaway’s advantage dwindles to 2’38” as they reach the Côte Mont-le-Soie (94km).
• Tim Van Gils (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) is the only withdrawal so far due to illness and a crash.

Team Tactics and Facts

• Wout van Aert (Vractor-Wanty) eyes his first Liège-Bastogne-Liège title after two consecutive second places.
• The “Dauphiné Route” features 11 climbs and 120km of hills, challenging both riders and teams anxious to control the race.
• Liège-Bastogne-Liège is one of the five “Monuments” of cycling. Only Paris-Roubaix (6 victories), Milan-San Remo (5), and Liège-Bastogne-Liège (4) have been won by Belgian riders more times.

FAQ

FAQ

What are the most grueling climbs today?

The Côte de Wanne, Côte de la Vasprée, and Côte de Saint-Nicolas will put riders to the test.

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