Updated 2025-08-25 09:26:29
Faster than Van der Poel and Tim Wellens
Displaying impressive power, Arnaud De Lie (Lotto) found his way back to victory this Sunday, August 24th, by winning the 5th and final stage of the Renewi Tour 2025 in a sprint against Mathieu Van der Poel. This victory also allows him to clinch the overall general classification ahead of the Dutchman and the Belgian champion Tim Wellens.
First victory for the R AERO / S AERO combo
This victory marks Arnaud's grand comeback after several challenging months and also symbolizes the very first victory for the new Ekoï R Aero helmet and S Aero glasses combo, unveiled during the Tour de France. In a thrilling finish where he was temporarily distanced, the Belgian rider came back authoritatively to claim victory like a true leader.
Congratulated by Van der Poel at the finish line and acknowledged with a shared hug in an Instagram story, Arnaud De Lie proves he is indeed back at the forefront.
credits: sprintcycling