Pogacar’s breakaway buzzes cycling’s golden era—Van der Poel stays in the mix: Belgian-born Dutch star, multi-discipline racer for Alpecin–Deceuninck.
Tadej Pogačar has won the Tour of Flanders, one of cycling's oldest and most challenging one-day races, on April 5, 2026. He has secured his third victory in this event. An investigation is ongoing into riders who allegedly ran a red light during the race, which could lead to fines or suspensions. The race is a key event in the cycling calendar.