Mechanical ruins Kristoff's chances for success at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

Alexander Kristoff (Katusha) never expected to be battling it out for victory at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, but a mechanical problem late in the race finally put paid to any lingering chance of a high finish.

Patrick Fletcher

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