Mathieu Levaque wins the 2026 Trofee van Vlaanderen
by Radiociclismo Reporter
Mathieu Levaque won the 2026 Trofee van Vlaanderen, a classic on the international cycling calendar, prevailing at the end of a fiercely contested race completed in 2h51'03". The Belgian rider outsprinted Frenchman Victor Devos and fellow countryman Thur-Emiel David, all classified with the same time as the winner.
Mathieu Levaque won the 2026 Trofee van Vlaanderen, a classic on the international cycling calendar, prevailing at the end of a fiercely contested race completed in 2h51'03". The Belgian rider outsprinted Frenchman Victor Devos and fellow countryman Thur-Emiel David, all classified with the same time as the winner.The raceThe 48th edition of the Trofee van Vlaanderen was marked by a relentless pace from the very first kilometres, with several breakaway attempts neutralised by the peloton. In the final phase, selection was inevitable, but a group of around ten riders managed to regroup approaching the finish. In the sprint, Levaque was the sharpest and most powerful, controlling the bunch with authority.Final classification1. Mathieu Levaque (—) — 2h51'03"2. Victor Devos (—) s.t.3. Thur-Emiel David (—) s.t.4. Tille Vergalle (—) s.t.5. Sander Tullemans (—) s.t.With this success, Levaque confirms his strong form ahead of the upcoming events on the Northern European calendar. The Trofee van Vlaanderen once again proves to be an ideal testing ground for sprinters and classics riders ahead of the spring classics season.
