Binche-Chimay-Binche: Arnaud De Lie Claims Victory in Thrilling Sprint Finish
Arnaud De Lie's Triumph at Binche-Chimay-Binche
On Tuesday, Arnaud De Lie clinched the title in the 37th edition of Binche-Chimay-Binche after a thrilling race covering 198.6 kilometers in Hainaut. Despite multiple attempts by rivals to challenge the sprinters, the fastest cyclists battled fiercely in the final moments. Maintaining his composure in the last kilometer, the Belgian champion expertly navigated the various accelerations, launching his sprint at the perfect time to overtake Jasper Philipsen, who initiated the sprint from far back. De Lie secured his victory ahead of Biniam Girmay and Milan Fretin, with Philipsen finishing fourth.
Race Highlights
- Initially, six cyclists animated the start of the race.
- Dries De Bondt managed to break away after numerous attempts.
- Several attacks occurred, with Italian Alessandro Covi gaining a significant lead.
- Covi was caught with 10 kilometers remaining.
- Final attacks were neutralized by the sprinters' teams.
Remaining alert during the final push, De Lie unleashed his power to achieve his 26th career victory, notably his seventh in 2024. This win marked a return for Belgium in this event since Tom Van Asbroeck's triumph in 2019. In the women’s competition, young British rider Cat Ferguson, aged just 18, took home the victory.
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