Jordi Meeus (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) won the opening stage of the 2024 Tour de Wallonie, powering away from the rest of the sprint field in the final 250 metres into Fleurus.
Third place Paul Penhoët (Groupama-FDJ) was led out best round the final corner after some riders went the wrong direction with 1.5km to go and crashed, however, he was quickly overhauled by Madis Mihkels (Intermarché-Wanty) and Meeus, who stormed up the left-hand side to take victory.
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Reports suggest XDS may withdraw sponsorship of the XDS-Astana team before the scheduled 2029 date
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Superprestige Merksplas: Niels Vandeputte outsprints Joran Wyseure to take first win of season
Felipe Orts is third as Michael Vanthourenhout crashes out at Aardbeiencross
