ProTeam Luca Van Boven 7th after a tough edition of Brabantse Pijl

From the start, the team showed they meant business: riding attentively, staying well-positioned, and approaching the race with a clear plan. As the race hit the local laps, the intensity ramped up significantly, forcing us to manage our efforts carefully over repeated climbs and constant accelerations.

“The race was really hard and intense on the local laps. It was important for us to dose our efforts well so we could still stick to our plan”, Van Boven explained.

During the first two local laps, Jenno (Berckmoes) and Toon (Aerts) took responsibility at the front, riding strongly to keep the team in contention. Their work helped shape the race, even as it demanded a high energy cost. The key moment came in the approach to the Moskesstraat, where positioning without overextending was crucial. Sticking to the pre-race plan, Van Boven timed his effort carefully, ensuring he still had the legs for the decisive phase that followed.

Crossing the line in 7th place, Van Boven looks back highly satisfied: “This race suits me really well. I’ve already shown great things here. A top-10 finish was a big goal for me, so I’m really happy with this result.”

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