The E3-prijs Vlaanderen has dominated the headlines in Belgium for the last few weeks, whipping up storm as riders draw swords ahead of Flanders and Roubaix, teams threaten strikes and campaign posters lead to apologies.
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'I can't come in like Remco' – Tom Pidcock fades behind Evenepoel with 'work to do' ahead of Amstel Gold Race title defence
Brit says he 'just lacked a bit of explosivity' after failing to follow winning move at De Brabantse Pijl -
Eddy Merckx: Why 'the cannibal' is the greatest cyclist of all time
The Belgian rider won 11 Grand Tours, 19 Monuments and three elite world road titles in his 18-year pro career between 1965-1978 -
'Remco slowly killed me' - Wout van Aert left questioning his sprint after Evenepoel beats him to win De Brabantse Pijl
'I had hoped to beat him in the sprint, but apparently I don't have a sprint anymore' says Visma-Lease a Bike rider -
As it happened: Brabantse Pijl Men decided by two-up sprint between Evenepoel and Van Aert
Don't miss the racing action as the elite men's peloton tackles 162.6km from Beersel to Overijse
