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Wout van Aert and Visma-Lease a Bike gear up for revenge at Dwars door Vlaanderen after last year's tactical blunder. Nearly a year ago, Van Aert faced heartbreak, cramping in the final sprint and watching Neilson Powless claim victory in a three-against-one scenario. Visma executed a brilliant strategy, sending three riders up the road in the last 71 kilometers. Van Aert's decision to hold back teammates Tiesj Benoot and Matteo Jorgenson for a personal sprint backfired.
Reflecting on that mistake, Van Aert admits, "I was just too selfish." This time, he returns with a powerful squad featuring Matthew Brennan and Christophe Laporte, ready to adapt their strategy. Visma’s head of racing, Grischa Niermann, emphasizes the lessons learned: "We shouldn't ever go to the sprint again. If you arrive solo, you know you've won."
With the pressure on, Van Aert aims to lead his team to a stronger finish on Wednesday. The stakes are high, and Visma is determined to avoid past mistakes and capitalize on their experience.
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