Brabantse Pijl 2016

Edition 56 of the Brabantse Pijl was won by Petr Vakoc. The Czech attacked at the last climb, Schavei, from an elite group of five to power to victory. Enrico Gasparatto and Tony Gallopin were the other two riders on the podium. The race totalled 203.1 kilometres and 26 hills.

Read about race results/race report of the Brabantse Pijl 2016, or check out the route and start list.

Brabantse Pijl 2016: Route maps, height profiles, etc.

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Petr Vakoc powers to win

At 203.1 kilometres, the 2016 edition of Brabantse Pijl has 26 hills on offer and, as often, is decided on the last one. The 23-year old Czech champion Petr Vakoc attacks at Schavei and he powers to the win. Gasparotto and Gallopin can't follow his pace and they finish in second and in third.

Riders

Brabantse Pijl is the prelude to the hilly classics. Tite-holder Ben Hermans is facing strong competition by the likes of Julian Alaphilippe, Michael Matthews, Tom-Jelte Slagter and Tim Wellens. Voilà, the start list of Brabantse Pijl 2016.

The Route

Brabantse Pijl 2016

Wednesday, April 13, 2016 – At 203.1 kilometres, Brabantse Pijl has 26 hills on offer. The race is the first of the hilly classics in the lowlands, while Ben Hermans is title holder.

Favourites

Last year Ben Hermans was a surprise winner in Brabantse Pijl. If he wants to pull it off once more he has to get rid off specialists such as Slagter, Matthews and Alaphilippe. Cyclingstage.com brings you the favourites to win Brabantse Pijl 2016.