Renewi Tour, Stage 3: Jenno Berckmoes Wins in Geraardsbergen and Snatches the Leader's Jersey from Philipsen

Jenno Berckmoes (Lotto-Intermarché) won the third stage of the 2026 Renewi Tour, finishing in Geraardsbergen in 4:09:11. The Belgian rider completed a two-man breakaway with Alec Segaert (Bahrain Victorious) on the final ascent of the Muur van Geraardsbergen, managing to hold off the chasing peloton and also claim the overall leader's jersey.The RaceThe stage, inspired by the Tour of Flanders route, featured multiple passages over some of cycling's most famous climbs, including the Muur van Geraardsbergen and the Bosberg, before the finish on the cobbles of the Vesten. A mass crash on the approach to the Muur, 34 km from the finish, caused numerous splits in the field. On the climb, Berckmoes and Segaert opened up a significant advantage, while several riders tried in vain to close the gap.The leading duo maintained a slim margin over the reduced peloton for much of the 33-kilometer final circuit. Berckmoes then attacked Segaert 500 meters from the line, gaining precious meters as his breakaway companion was caught by the surging group behind.Results1. Jenno Berckmoes (Lotto-Intermarché) — 4:09:112. Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Premier Tech) +0:033. Olav Kooij (Decathlon CMA CGM Team) +0:034. Arnaud De Lie (Lotto-Intermarché) +0:035. Robert Donaldson (Team Jayco AlUla) +0:06General ClassificationWith the 18 bonus seconds earned (10 for the stage win and 8 at the Bosberg intermediate sprint), Berckmoes snatched the leader's jersey from Jasper Philipsen, who had been at the top of the standings after the previous stage. The Lotto-Intermarché rider, who started the day nine seconds behind, now leads the general classification with a time of 11:24:37, six seconds ahead of Philipsen and twelve ahead of Olav Kooij.The race continues tomorrow with a new stage.