Segaert's hopes dashed as Philipsen wins Nokere Koerse

Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Premier Tech) took his first victory of 2026 on Belgian roads at Wednesday's Nokere Koerse, though the day very nearly went to breakaway rider Alec Segaert (Bahrain Victorious). After a furious chase in the closing kilometers, Segaert was caught on the finishing straight, where Philipsen outkicked Jordi Meeus (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) and Juan Sebastián Molano (UAE Team Emirates XRG) to get the win.