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Dutch rider triumphs on debut in Belgian Classic
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Van der Poel launches attacks on Muur of Geraardsbergen
The Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel broke away 16km from the finish line and soloed to victory at the season-opening cobbled classic Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on Saturday.
The former road race world champion entered the classic on the back of a record eighth cyclo-cross world title where he was unbeaten all winter.