Daan Depuydt wins the GP Rik Van Looy 2026: Kielich beaten in the sprint

Daan Depuydt (Baloise Verzekeringen - Het Poetsbureau Lions) has won the GP Rik Van Looy 2026 at the end of a race decided in a sprint. The Belgian rider covered the course in 04:04:11, beating Timo Kielich (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) in the final kick, with the latter finishing in the same time as the winner. The race The race came down to a reduced bunch sprint, with the main protagonists battling for the win in the final metres. Depuydt found the right moment to anticipate Kielich, while the group of favourites broke apart right on the finish line. Results Daan Depuydt (Baloise Verzekeringen - Het Poetsbureau Lions) — 04:04:11 Timo Kielich (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) — s.t. Tuur Verbeeck (Lotto - Groupe Wanty) — +0:05 Michiel Hillen (Baloise Verzekeringen - Het Poetsbureau Lions) — +0:05 Stan Van Tricht (Soudal Quick-Step Devo Team) — +0:05 Closing Depuydt's victory counts double for Baloise Verzekeringen - Het Poetsbureau Lions, who also place Michiel Hillen in fourth at 5 seconds. Behind the winner, Kielich pays for his late comeback, while Tuur Verbeeck (Lotto - Groupe Wanty) completes the podium at 5 seconds, ahead of Hillen and Stan Van Tricht (Soudal Quick-Step Devo Team), both with the same gap.