Jasper Philipsen makes his Dutch rivals smell like shit again | Cycling

After his lovely summer, Jasper Philipsen isn’t thinking about heading out into the wilderness yet. The sprint king of Alpecin-Deceuninck has set his sights on the title of King Conqueror.

That crown currently resides on the marble of friend Tadej Pogacar (16), but Philipsen is getting closer.

On Friday he already won the Flanders Championship in Kohlskamp, ​​and today he performed a repeat number in Gooikse Pijl (1.1). This is his 13th win this season.

Once again, Philipsen left the Dutch empty-handed. Olaf Kooeg and Dylan Groenewegen had to bow their heads.

Gerben Theissen came in fourth place and Fabio Jacobsen in sixth place.

And in GP Isbergues (1.1) the difference was not visible to the naked eye. Matteo Muschietti (Q36.5) beat former teammate Mads Pedersen by tire thickness.

Arnaud Demare came in third place in the French sprint race, and Arne Maret came in sixth place.

The UAE achieves a new victory in the crowded Italian autumn bloc. The winner was a bit of a surprise: Sword Bucks won his first race for his wealthy employer.

Last year, Pax appeared on the UAE’s radar after winning the prestigious Agostini Trophy.

This year too, he will get his share of Italian territory. At Trofeo Matteotti (1.1) he beat Simone Velasco and Lorenzo Rota.