Aerts "formidable"

The Belgian team's riders stretching their legs

The Belgian team's riders stretching their legs (Image credit: JF Quenet)

Belgian coach Carlo Bomans was pleased with his team's performance in the Olympic men's road race, even though his highest finisher was Mario Aerts. The 33-year-old was called in to replace Stijn Devolder on the team, and rode to an eighth place finish in his first Olympic Games.

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