Powless' Surprise Win at Dwars door Vlaanderen

Neilson Powless delivered a stunning performance at the Dwars door Vlaanderen, defeating the Visma-Lease a Bike trio, including the formidable Wout van Aert, in a thrilling sprint finish. Despite being an underdog, Powless managed to break away with Matteo Jorgenson, Van Aert, and Tiesj Benoot, maintaining his position and ultimately out-sprinting Van Aert to claim victory. This win marks Powless' most significant career achievement and is only the second victory for his team, EF Education-EasyPost, this year. The race saw a pivotal moment when the Visma trio, expected to dominate, failed to capitalize on their numerical advantage. Powless' victory is reminiscent of other historic cycling upsets, showcasing his prowess as a one-day race competitor.