Ilan Van Wilder made a great move on the final day of the race, attacking just before the last intermediate sprint and taking one bonus second that helped him gain a position on the general classification, where he concluded in a solid fourth place.
The day was animated by Soudal Quick-Step from the moment the flag was waved until the finish line on the 800m climb averaging 9%.
The finale wasn't that straightforward for Van Wilder, who hit the ground just a few kilometers from the line, but quickly remounted and with the help of his teammates he came home with the peloton.
"It was quite hectic and the pace was high, with the bunch going at full speed into that U-turn. I probably hit the brakes a bit too late and crashed when I touched a wheel, but without any consequences, so I was back on my bike soon and Dries helped me return to the group. I'm satisfied with my solid GC here, it's another good result from which I take a lot of heart," said Ilan after his fourth top-ten result in a stage race this season.
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