Cycling. Amstel Gold Race: Remco Evenepoel wins in sprint against defending champion Mattias Skjelmose.

Remco Evenepoel, the main favorite in the absence of other “fantastic” riders such as Tadej Pogacar, secured the victory in the Amstel Gold Race on Sunday, defeating Mattias Skjelmose who had won it just a year ago. French rider Benoît Cosnefroy, “happy” with his performance, completed the podium ahead of his compatriot Romain Grégoire, who finished 4th.

After losing in the sprint to the Dane and “Pogi” in 2025, the young Belgian cyclist pushed forward with a sense of motivation and determination at the start of the only Dutch classic on the calendar, celebrating its 60th edition. Evenepoel expressed his satisfaction with the win, considering it a significant victory in one of his favorite races, ranking just below the five Monuments of cycling. He noted an improvement in his sprint compared to the previous year.

In another development, Jorgenson suffered a clavicle fracture during the race and will miss the upcoming races, Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège. The American, a double winner of Paris-Nice in 2024 and 2025, was a key asset for Visma-Lease a bike in the upcoming Ardennes Classics.

During the crucial ascent of the Cauberg, Grégoire was unable to keep up with his two rivals, leading to a sprint finish between them after a challenging 257 km race. Evenepoel displayed more power and freshness, setting a positive tone for the upcoming Liège-Bastogne-Liège, where he will face Tadej Pogacar and French talent Paul Seixas.