Brussels Cycling Classic: Arnaud Demare wins sprint with bike throw

Arnaud Demare wins the 2023 Brussels Cycling Classic (Image credit: Getty Images)

Arnaud Demare (Groupama-FDJ) won the 103rd edition of the Brussels Cycling Classic, winning a close sprint after a large break of 23 riders held off the peloton.

Kelland O’Brian (Jayco-AlUla) made a late solo attack but was pulled back by Lewis Askey for his Groupama-FDJ teammate.

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