Jan Bakelants: "This victory is incredible beautiful, This victory is proof for old riders to keep believing"

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Thursday, 28 July 2022 at 02:30
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Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert rider Jan Bakelants won the last stage of Tour de Wallonie. He took a lead of over a minute which he maintained till the finish line.

He launched a solo attack 21 kilometers before the finish line and continued to increase the lead by over a minute till the final kilometer. He finished the stage with a lead of more than 1 minute and 5 seconds.

Bakelants last victory was in 2016, making the event quite memorable. "This victory is proof for old riders to keep believing after so many difficult years. Today I worked hard for the team. I wanted to launch Lorenzo Rota for the sprint. But I made the gap. This victory is incredible, beautiful,” said Bakelants.

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