E3 Saxo Classic: Mathieu van der Poel takes stunning solo win

Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) won the first head-to-head battle with Wout Van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike) at the E3 Saxo Classic, attacking alone on the Paterberg with 43 km to go and then holding off his big rival in a tense pursuit match to the finish.

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