Matis Louvel solos to Druivenkoers-Overijse victory
Démare and Van Gestel round out podium following late attack

Matis Louvel (Arkéa-Samsic) soloed to victory at the Druivenkoers-Overijse, the 23-year-old claiming the second victory of his young career in Overijse.
The Frenchman was part of a late attacking move that also included Arnaud Démare (Groupama-FDJ), which went away on the cobbled final climb of the Bekestraat 22km from the line.
The sprint teams of of Alpecin-Deceuninck, Lotto Soudal and Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert gave chase behind. However, there was nothing that could be done as the group built a half minute lead before Louvel took his chance on the final, cobbled, climb of the Moskesstraat, 7km out.
He seized his opportunity while he could and powered away to the finish to cross the line alone. Démare led Dries Van Gestel (TotalEnergies) across the line for second and third place while Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) led the peloton home.
Louvel's win delivered a valuable 125 UCI points to his team at a time when they're awaiting the outcome of Nairo Quintana's appeal against his Tour de France disqualification – a decision which could cost Arkéa-Samsic 450 points in the WorldTour promotion/relegation battle.
Results powered by FirstCycling
The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!

Dani Ostanek is Senior News Writer at Cyclingnews, having joined in 2017 as a freelance contributor and later being hired full-time. Before joining the team, she had written for numerous major publications in the cycling world, including CyclingWeekly and Rouleur. She writes and edits at Cyclingnews as well as running newsletter, social media, and how to watch campaigns.
Latest on Cyclingnews
-
Tour de France stage 10 LIVE - Ben Healy poised to take yellow from Tadej Pogačar as break looks set to compete for the win on Bastille Day.
The peloton tackles 165.3km from Ennezat to Le Mont-Dore Puy de Sancy and the first summit finish of this year’s Tour de France -
Best bike travel cases: Bags, boxes and cases that will protect your bike when you fly
The best bike bags to protect your pride and joy from heavy-handed baggage handlers -
Best electric bikes 2025: Assisted bikes for road, gravel, commuting and more
Our pick of the best electric bikes from all disciplines of pedal-assisted cycling -
Tour de France abandons: Søren Wærenskjold latest to drop out of 2025 race
João Almeida will be a significant absence for UAE Team Emirates-XRG after departing race on stage 9