The 22-year-old Lotto-Dstny rider beat Jasper Philipsen, Jordi Meeus, Wout van Aert, Thibau Nys and Tim Merlier in an thrilling dash. De Lie, who had had a disappointing spring, confirmed himself to be the quickest in an uphill dash within the closing. He was completely positioned by his teammates and was capable of speed up within the closing meters to take the victory.
“I am unable to consider it,” De Lie stated afterwards with tears in his eyes. “It is a dream come true. After a tough spring, that is the right revenge. I’m extraordinarily grateful to my teammates for his or her wonderful work,” the younger rider studies to HLN.
De Lie’s victory is a shock, but in addition a simply reward for his expertise. The younger rider has labored arduous to enhance his health in latest months, and it has now paid off.
It was a disappointing day for the favorites Van Aert and Merlier. Van Aert, who was again at first for the primary time since his fall in Dwars door Vlaanderen, completed fourth. Merlier, who turned Belgian champion in 2021, needed to accept sixth place.
Lennert Van Eetvelt from Binkom completed eighth.
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The BK Zottegem is a partnership between Herzele, Sint-Lievens-Houtem and Zottegem. These three municipalities are loopy concerning the race and are becoming a member of forces to prepare the Belgian Championship.
