Flanders Tomorrow Tour, Otto Jølving Wins Stage 1B

Otto Jølving (Team ColoQuick) claimed victory in the opening stage, 1B, of the 2026 Flanders Tomorrow Tour, covering the course in 02:39:10. The Dane edged out Joeri Schaper (Soudal Quick-Step Devo Team) and Guus Van Den Eijnden (Alpecin-Premier Tech Development Team) at the finish line, both arriving with the same time.The RaceThe opening stage was decided in a reduced sprint, with the top five finishers all grouped within the winner's time. Behind the podium, Lars Vanden Heede (Soudal Quick-Step Devo Team) and Tuur Verbeeck (Lotto - Groupe Wanty) completed the top five, all with a "s.t." gap.Stage Result1. Otto Jølving (Team ColoQuick) — 02:39:102. Joeri Schaper (Soudal Quick-Step Devo Team) — s.t.3. Guus Van Den Eijnden (Alpecin-Premier Tech Development Team) — s.t.4. Lars Vanden Heede (Soudal Quick-Step Devo Team) — s.t.5. Tuur Verbeeck (Lotto - Groupe Wanty) — s.t.General ClassificationThe stage victory does not coincide with the race leadership: Mads Landbo (Team ColoQuick) is the first leader of the general classification with 02:55:14, ahead of Joeri Schaper (+0:23) and Kasper Haugland (Decathlon CMA CGM Development Team, +0:38).The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, which will determine the final shape of the general classification of the 2026 Flanders Tomorrow Tour.