“He has accomplished things that he can build on” – Wuyts sees promise for Wout van Aert ahead of the Giro d’Italia
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Wout van Aert’s 2025 spring campaign hasn’t set the world on
fire, but it has certainly been consistent. After returning from injury, the
Belgian star put together a string of solid performances across the classics,
even if that elusive major win remained out of reach.
Speaking on the HLN podcast ‘Wuyts & Vlaeminck’,
cycling commentator Michel Wuyts reflected on Van Aert’s form and future
prospects. “He will have gone into it with the feeling that it had to happen
again,” said Wuyts, suggesting that the pressure to finally land a Monument win
may have weighed heavily on Van Aert.
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Van Aert’s results underline the steadiness of his spring:
second at Dwars door Vlaanderen, fourth at the Tour of Flanders, fourth at
Paris-Roubaix, second again at Brabantse Pijl, and a fourth-place finish at
Amstel Gold Race. For most riders, that would constitute an exceptional
campaign. But for Van Aert, expectations are always higher.
“But he shouldn't be too disappointed either,” Wuyts
continued. “He has accomplished things that he can build on. The hope to do
better in the rest of the season and next spring is legitimized.”
Next up for Van Aert is the Giro d’Italia, where he’ll aim
to add new milestones to his already decorated career. Having won stages in
both the Tour de France and Vuelta a España, and having worn the yellow and red
leader’s jerseys, the Giro’s pink jersey remains a missing piece in his
collection.
There are certainly opportunities. Several rolling stages
and tricky finishes are perfectly suited to Van Aert’s skillset, and if he
times things right, a stage win and a spell in pink could very much be on the
cards.
Following the Giro, Van Aert is expected to line up at the
Tour de France, where he’ll return to a more familiar role: supporting Team
Visma | Lease a Bike leader Jonas Vingegaard. While the spring may not have
delivered a defining victory, Van Aert’s versatility and resilience continue to
make him one of the most valuable riders in the peloton, and there’s still
plenty of 2025 left to write his story.
Fin MajorCycling Journalist
Fin Major is a UK-based writer at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2024. He is the site’s main writer for FAQs and evergreen explainers and has written around 2,000 pieces for the platform. Alongside this work, he focuses on in-depth analysis and covers the biggest races on the calendar, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, providing clear context around performance trends, tactics, and key storylines.
In his reporting, Fin uses reputable data sources such as ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. Outside of writing, Fin is an active cyclist, which supports his practical understanding of the sport and its demands.
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