Wout van Aert receives praise: "He could live in Monaco, and drive a red Ferrari"
Cycling
Last weekend, Wout van Aert won the cyclo-cross races of Gullegem and Dendermonde, and as a result, he stole the hearts of many fans. The Belgian of Visma | Lease a Bike impressed not only in Belgium, where he receives praise from supporters in every possible way but also abroad. Brian Holm, former rider and team manager at Quick-Step, praised Wout on social media.
On Saturday, Van Aert secured victory in Gullegem, Belgium, where he dealt with Eli Iserbyt in the final laps. It marked the first win for Van Aert, who kicked off his cyclo-cross winter a week and a half earlier in Loenhout, since his stage wins in the Vuelta a España.
The following day, the World Cup in Dendermonde presented a different set of challenges. After and during all the rain, the course transformed into a mud pool. Undeterred, the powerful Belgian rider in Dutch service overcame the adverse conditions, enjoying a good start from the third row and eventually pulling away from the competition. Fully covered in mud, he crossed the finish line, attracting the attention of the international press.
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Van Aert gets praise from Holm
Holm expressed his admiration for Van Aert's unwavering determination on social media. "He doesn't have to do it or prove anything,' the Dane said. 'Wout could live in Monaco, drive a red Ferrari, or cruise around and get a tan in Calpe, but he didn't!! This is a Champ. Respect," Holm concluded.
Two days later, Van Aert boarded the airport and headed toward Calpe, where Visma | Lease a Bike is organizing a training camp. On January 19, he returns to competition in Benidorm. Six days later, he will ride his last cyclo-cross race of this winter in Maasmechelen, Belgium.
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Latest Comments
- This was very informative! Luiz Antonio Duarte Ferreiraluizantonioduarteferreira02-01-2025
- Well explained, thanks for the clarity! Daniel DantasDanieldantas20-12-2024
- This is the kind of 'news' that belongs in a cheap tabloid. No matter how boring the offseason gets, nobody wants to read this.
santiagobenites19-12-2024 - I wish we could have seen him try. He'd absolutely get dropped before Pogi overtakes his domestiquesVeganpotter10-12-2024
- Talk is cheap! Next year barring crashes with a healthy team... all well be on track! Some need to talk to make a headline!mootman27-11-2024
- I do not see this event listed on HBO Max Sports Online? Can anyone confirm? Thanks!
MrYuck23-11-2024 - It seemed that he was focusing forward at the time of the crash, after seeing a quick video snippet. But one thing I think he should focus on more intently is breaking a bad habit he has, right now. And that is his constant looking over his shoulders. He does that so much, that I am very sure it is not good for him. Simply watch videos of the greats of CX and you will see very little of that constant looking over their shoulders. That is a behavior that betrays a bit of insecurity on his part. He shouldn't be so concerned, incessantly, about what is over his shoulder. He needn't worry they didn't all disappear. He neds to keep his focus more ahead of himself, and he needs to pay a bit more attention to himself, in a confident manner. It is very frustrating to watch, because it is apparent that he has a lot of potential, and is in much better shape thwan many of his competitors, but the mental game needs to be sharpened more, because that part of strategy plays a huge part in the final results
reemmo022-11-2024 - hahahaha love this shit! I didnt even watched the race, but reading all the gossip articles of how stupid this is!Zatoichi19-11-2024
- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024