Published on : 03/01/2026
After dominating the Omloop Nieuwsblad the day before, the Cofidis team riders were less successful on Sunday at Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne. They will be looking to bounce back on Tuesday at the Ename Samyn Classic.
Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne did not smile on our riders on Sunday, March 1, 2026. On this second day of cobbled classics in Belgium, the Cofidis team had some bad luck, with Piet Allegeart having to change bikes several times due to crashes, and Alexis Renard suffering a puncture at the wrong moment. Our riders will now be back in action on Tuesday at the Ename Samyn Classic.
The reaction
Sébastien Hinault: "It was a tough day compared to yesterday, when things went well. Today we had a lot of problems with crashes for Piet Allegaert, who had to change bikes several times. Alexis Renard was in the leading group before getting a flat tire at the foot of the Kruisberg. Alex Kirsch also had a bad day. Only Hugo Page got stuck in the final and paid for the efforts of the last few days. It's a bit of a disappointment today compared to yesterday, which was a good day. "