Mathieu van der Poel has done what Fem van Empel could in the women's race. A double victory weekend finishing in Hoogerheide; both World Champions head into the decisive weekend as the big favourites.
It was a very fast and chaotic start to the Dutch race, with Witse Meeussen victim of a crash right at the start line. Michael Vanthourenhout was delayed and only just over 10 minutes into the race crashed as he hit Ryan Kamp who fell in the barriers. Jens Adams was also harshly affected by a fall whilst riding within the front group.