Sports and Culture
Eddy Merckx Documentary to Premiere in London and Brussels
Documentary '525: The Unstoppable Eddy Merckx' premieres in London and Brussels, featuring Lotte Kopecky, Mark Cavendish, and wife Claudine.
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Sports
Merlier Sprints to Second Straight Tour de France Stage Win
Belgian sprinter Tim Merlier wins Stage 8 of the Tour de France in Bergerac, securing back-to-back victories and his fifth career Tour stage win.
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Sports
Merckx: Tour de France Will Be a Major Test for Evenepoel
Eddy Merckx says the 2026 Tour de France will be a defining test for Remco Evenepoel, weighing in on Pogacar, Vingegaard and debutant Seixas.
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Sports
Wout van Aert Back on Bike Just One Week After Elbow Surgery
Wout van Aert returns to cycling just six days after emergency elbow surgery. The Belgian star is out of the Tour de France but targeting a strong autumn.
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Sports
Eddy Merckx Turns 81: Son Axel Leads Birthday Tributes
Belgian cycling legend Eddy Merckx turns 81 as son Axel shares a heartfelt Instagram tribute after a challenging year of health struggles.
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Sports
Wout van Aert Misses Tour de France Due to Elbow Injury
Wout van Aert misses 2026 Tour de France due to lingering elbow injury. Analysts see silver lining in World Championship prospects.
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Sports
Van Aert's Tour de France Hopes in Jeopardy After Infection
Belgian cycling star Wout van Aert's infected elbow wound threatens his Tour de France preparation, with altitude training camp now uncertain.
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Sports
Van Aert Leaves Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with Elbow Issue
Wout van Aert withdraws from the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes after a worsening elbow infection, casting doubt on his Tour de France participation.
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AccidentsBelgium
Cyclist Killed in Mortsel, Man Dies at Antwerp Chillathlon
A cyclist died in a Mortsel truck crash and a man passed away after falling ill at the Antwerp Chillathlon, renewing calls for safety measures.
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AccidentSport
Teen Cyclist Crashes Through Car Window During Belgian Race
A 16-year-old Belgian cyclist crashed through a car's rear window at 70-80 km/h during a junior race after a motorist entered the circuit.
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Local NewsUrban Development
Ghent's Iconic Vlasmarkt Loses Cobblestones to Asphalt
Ghent's Vlasmarkt will lose its historic cobblestones this summer, deemed too dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians, marking the end of an era.
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Traffic & Safety
Antwerp Police Warn: Don't Block Intersections or Face Fines
Antwerp police warn drivers not to block intersections after chaotic scenes on the Noorderlaan. Cyclists face danger as trucks and cars gridlock crossings.
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InfrastructureUrban Development
Antwerp Ring Road Cover: Cycling Through Parks by 2030
Antwerp's ring road covering project reaches milestone. By 2030, cyclists can ride around the city through new parks on 100 hectares of green space.
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Sports
Alec Segaert Targets Top Five in Giro d'Italia Time Trial
Belgian rider Alec Segaert aims for top five in the Giro d'Italia's 42km time trial, the longest since 2015, as teammate Afonso Eulalio defends pink.
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