The self-proclaimed greatest cyclo of the Benelux, the Shimano Fiets Challenge in Vaals (NL), had a surprising outcome as experienced ProTour rider Leon Van Bon (Rabobank) got defeated in the sprint by Vosges-based Dutchman Michel Snel. The 150km was covered in 4:01:37 by a leading trio with Matthieu Heyboer completing the podium.
Snel is not an unknown in the cyclo circuit. He finished third in La Vosgienne last year, and was also the fastest in the time trial on the Ballon 'd Alsace last September. He's a member of the new Dutch Veltec Team Granfondo.
The women's event was dominated by Irene Van den Broek who had an advantage of over 11 minutes to finish in 4:24:27.
Unfortunately, the signalisation of the event was below standards and several riders exited the course involuntarily at some point.
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