Devolder injured but ready for Tour of Flanders

Belgian champion Stijn Devolder (Vacansoleil - DCM) rides off the sign-in stage.

Belgian champion Stijn Devolder (Vacansoleil - DCM) rides off the sign-in stage. (Image credit: Sirotti)

Stijn Devolder (Vacansoleil-DCM), who abandoned the Three days of De Panne on Thursday because of the bad weather conditions, will be a dark horse going into the Tour of Flanders this weekend. The two-time winner of the event rode the Driedaagse de Panne as a final preparation for the 'Ronde', but crashed on Wednesday, reportedly injuring his shoulder.