Cycling: Christophe Laporte won the road race at the European Championships in Drenthe. The Frenchman held his own as a soloist ahead of his pursuers, even if they were able to reestablish contact shortly before the finish line. Silver and bronze go to Wout van Aert from Belgium and Olav Kooij from the Netherlands. This means that the Jumbo – Visma team takes the entire podium.
Laporte wins ahead of Van Aert and Kooij
After almost 200 kilometers from Assen to the Col du VAM Christophe Laporte crowned the new European road champion. As a soloist, the Frenchman managed to get ahead of his pursuers by a hair's breadth. The Belgians came along on the last climb Arnaud de Lie as a noble helper for wout van aert closer and closer - but they couldn't get past. Occupied behind van Aert Olav Kooij third place. The Jumbo – Visma team has once again achieved a triple success. The German also presented himself strongly John Degenkolb, who ultimately crossed the finish line in eighth place.
Christophe Laporte brothel, quelle force incroyable, quel exploit ! J'en chiale brothel #LesRp #EuroRoad23 pic.twitter.com/tRi0MfL1wo
— Marc (@marcrp) September 24, 2023
No German medal in the road races
It wasn't just among the elite men that the German professionals came away empty-handed. Even among the women, it shouldn't be enough for the BDR to make it into the top 3. Liana Lippert came behind the Swiss woman Elise Chabby crossed the finish line in seventh place yesterday, Saturday. The Dutchwoman secured the European title Mischa Bredewold in front of her compatriot Lorraine Wiebes and the Belgian Lotte Kopecky. The Belgian triumphed among the juniors Fleur Moors and in the U23 class was the Dutchwoman Ilse Pluimers successful. The Swiss woman Linda Zanetti won bronze. Germany missed out in the men's U23 class Tim Torn Teutenberg in sixth place just barely made it to the podium. The Dane can talk about gold Henrik Pedersen look forward to a successful escape attempt. The Slovenian won the juniors Anže Ravbar.