Gent Wevelgem Race Recap

Just over 5 months from the 2020 edition of Gent Wevelgem the sprinters were biting for the chance to add a win in Flanders to their palmares. Unfortunately the cycling gods were not smiling on everyone as positive covid tests came back for staff on the Bora Hansgrohe and Trek Segafredo teams resulting in them being held back from the competition. The race went on though, and favorites such as Wout Van Aert, Matteo Trentin, Michael Matthews, Sam Bennett and Giacomo Nizzolo were all ready to have their shot at the title. A full breakdown of the windy day in Flanders!