World Champion primed to go 'all in' against young Frenchman and Remco Evenepoel in pursuit of third La Doyenne crown in a row

'It's important to have respect for your rivals, they are also your colleagues, because what they do and how many races they win is impressive' Pieterse ahead of Sunday's Monument

Seixas, Vollering, Pogačar, Kopecky and Evenepoel are among the stars taking on La Doyenne, the toughest of the Ardennes Classics

'Moments like this remind you how much you love what you do' says Mauritian as injury keeps her out of Monument

Erin Boothman second, Dina Scavone third in s-Heerenhoek

British rider arrives in time to start La Doyenne, but with big best shape still to be found

Swiss rider lands first professional victory with Nexetis teammate Kessler in third

Swiss team missing two-time podium finisher due to ongoing health issues and injured Marc Hirschi for Sunday's Monument

Belgian star says it is 'logical' that the World Champion is 'ahead of me' when ranking the favourites for Sunday's Monument