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“Wout has security, but he deserves the necessary minimum”

“Wout has security, but he deserves the necessary minimum”

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The gravel stage to Siena in Giro d'Italia 2025 is one of which you have to remember. Not only for the spectacular race and the violent GC fight, but also for the winner of the day. Wout van Aert took his First victory Since his brutal crash at Vuelta last year, an emotional end of a long path of setbacks has been set. The victory triggered Rohe emotions, not only from Van Aert himself, but also from his greatest supporter Sarah de Bie.
“It was a really hard year,” were the first words with which Sarah de Bie shared Sporza After Van Aert's emotional victory. “It is not easy to constantly collect the pieces. In these moments, ask yourself whether it is still worth it. WOUT has two children now and he is an incredible father. But when they see someone who works so hard and just don't go their way, this is really something special to testify to witness.”
Her words also came with others in the cycling world, including Friedel Guldemont, partner of Alex Colman, who rides for Flanders Baloise. “After Sarah de Bies had a powerful interview after the incredible victory of Wout in Siena in Siena in Siena, I had the need to share something as a co -edge partner. Not in response, but as a supplement,” she continued to write Facebook.

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Van Aert won in Siena

De bie finds support from the passenger's partner

“Out of support, but also something that many of us can move into,” continued Guldemont. “The emotions, the worries, deep pride are very familiar to us. The publication that goes hand in hand with a victory, especially after so many setbacks, is huge. The way Sarah the constant patching, the sky -high pressure, the struggle for each time described me really moved me.”

Her partner, Alex Colman, beat the deck several times last year, just like Van Aert. “What many people do not see or understand is what it really means to live alongside a professional cyclist. My partner Alex also had three great accidents last season. But the big difference between Wout and Alex is that Wout has its place, his career, his security.

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Van Aert had to fight hard after his fall in La Vuelta

Van Aert had to fight hard after his fall in La Vuelta

A crash can change everything

“In the meantime, they are assessed as if they had to win a monument every week,” added the Belgian. “They run against the best and pursue a place in the world, but often live with the fear that a crash could change everything. A mistake, a bad luck hit and your dream, your future, your stability are suddenly at risk. It is not only for you, but also for us, your partners, your families, your support system exhausting.”

“I do not write this for pity, but for the perspective. To show what it really feels like. What it feels like to continue fighting, not only on the bike, but as a family. How hard the fight is to earn this in a generation full of top talents. How much these young riders and their families earn to see how they can be seen with heart and hunting.

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