Daan Soete wins Belgian gravel championship, Wout van Aert finishes second

During the Belgian gravel championship held in Grobbendonk, Daan Soete claimed the title. Soete, who maintains a good relationship with his training partner Wout van Aert, finished first while Van Aert had to concede to cramps and crossed the line in second place.

Wout van Aert, who started the race as the top favorite, was unable to meet his expectations. In the final lap, he faced cramps that forced him to let Soete pass. Van Aert expressed that he found this moment with Soete very emotional, especially since they have trained together in the woods since they were young.

Soete's victory marks an important milestone in his career, and despite Van Aert not winning, he was still proud of his friend. "I had goosebumps when we rode together in that final lap," he said.