Pogačar’s rivaling rival: van der Poel is back in the headlines as cycling’s current golden age drama—Dutch rider, born Belgian, excels cross, road, MTB.
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.