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2026-04-22T09:40:37.826Z
The riders cover 7.8km of neutralised roads, tucked in tight behind the red race directors car.
2026-04-22T09:33:49.274Z
Here we go! After a countdown, the riders roll out of Herstal, along the Meuse River, five kilometres north of Liège.
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2026-04-22T09:26:46.651Z
🤳 Selfie time@GroupamaFDJ #FlecheWallonne pic.twitter.com/Da7FDGTaxiApril 22, 2026
2026-04-22T09:25:41.851Z
The riders are now lining up on the start line under blue skies, with a slight breeze. They face 200km of racing after a short neutralised sector.
2026-04-22T09:24:43.556Z
Tudor are the last to sign on with Julian Alaphilippe hailed as a former three-timer winner. Lulu wrars number. in today’s race.
2026-04-22T09:23:29.780Z
Last year’s race was held in the cold and rain and Tadej Pogačar dominated with an unbeatable surge on the Mur de Huy.
La Flèche Wallonne: Tadej Pogačar blasts to victory after rain soaked race
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2026-04-22T09:14:05.778Z
Cosnefroy was third at both De Brabantse Pijl and the Amstel Gold Race and so is on form.
2026-04-22T09:12:36.779Z
UAE Team Emirates are the next to sign on. There is no Tadej Pogačar today and so Benoît Cosnefroy is the expected team leader.
2026-04-22T09:10:43.178Z
Of course, the biggest cheer is for new French favourite Paul Seixas. The Decathlon rider dominated the Itzulia Basque Country.
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2026-04-22T09:07:26.771Z
Romain Grégoire (Groupama-FDJ United) signs and speak to the crowd. He is a dangerous outsider after his forth place at Amstel Gold Race.
2026-04-22T09:03:44.251Z
Dani Ostanek wrote this special feature on the contender of this year’s men’s and women’s Flèche Wallonne favourites. These are the names to watch today.
The kings and queens of the Mur de Huy – Analysing the contenders for La Flèche Wallonne
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2026-04-22T09:00:11.995Z
Jayco AlUla are the latest team to sign-on. Here comes Lenny Martinez of Bahrain Victorious. He is one of the many French favourites today.
2026-04-22T08:56:39.365Z
This is the 90th edition of La Flèche Wallonne. This year the race begins in Herstal and again features three ascents of the Mur de Huy after 130.8km, 168km, and at the finish.
🏹 La #FlecheWallonne 2026 🏹🚩 Herstal – Huy 🏁📏 200 km⛰️ 11 ascensions / 11 climbs⏰ 11h30 🏁≈ 16h23 pic.twitter.com/gMYO2nzGz8April 22, 2026
2026-04-22T08:46:51.254Z
The sun is out in Herstal, just north of Liege, as the riders sign-on.
2026-04-22T08:43:49.206Z
Join us for full coverage of all the action from the roads of Belgium. We’ll cover the roll out, early attack, the big finale and all the post-race reaction.
2026-04-22T08:42:45.118Z
Hello and welcome to the Cyclingnews live coverage of the men’s La Flèche Wallonne. It’s Wednesday but time for another great day of Ardennes Classic racing.
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