John Degenkolb
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In Flanders Fields: Winners and records
Door Martijn Ophorst Since 1934, In Flanders Fields has been one of the Flemish classics, although it was known as Gent-Wevelgem until 2026. The route is peppered with several short cobbled climbs and features a number of unpaved roads. Winds often play a crucial role…
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Milan - San Remo: Winners and records
Door Harmen Lustig For years, Milan-San Remo was viewed as a chance for the sprinters to win a Monument. However, in recent years, the race has evolved, attracting a broader range of contenders. Take a look at the records and recent winners in La Primavera.
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Paris - Roubaix: Winners and records
Door Martijn Ophorst Paris-Roubaix is one of the oldest cycling classics. The 'Hell of the North', as it is often referred to, is one of the toughest races on the cycling calender and suits the strong men of the peloton. It is therefore no surprise that Belgians have…
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Tour de France 2018 Stage 9: John Degenkolb wins three-up sprint in Roubaix, Greg Van Avermaet extends GC lead
Door Martijn Ophorst The riders bounce over fifteen stretches of pavé in the Tour de France's 9th stage. John Degenkolb, Yves Lampaert and Greg Van Avermaet attack on the penultimate cobbled sector before Degenkolb sprints to victory. Van Avermaet cements his overall…
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Dubai Tour 2017: Degenkolb takes echelon-marked 3rd stage, Kittel still leader
Door Martijn Ophorst At 200 kilometres, stage 3 in the Dubai Tour offers the longest route in current edition. The echelon-marked race boils down to a bunch sprint with John Degenkolb powering to victory. Marcel Kittel retains in the overall lead.
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Vuelta 2015 stage 21: Degenkolb takes Madrid, Aru La Vuelta
Door Martijn Ophorst The last stage of the Vuelta totals almost 100 kilometres and the race boils down to a bunch sprint with John Degenkolb besting Danny van Poppel. Fabio Aru wins the Vuelta 2015, Purito is second and Majka third.
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Paris - Roubaix 2015: John Degenkolb victor after thrilling finale!
Door Martijn Ophorst In the 253 kilometers of Paris-Roubaix 2015 are 27 sectors of pavé, equalling 52.7 kilometres of cobbled racing. The race explodes in a thrilling finale. A group of seven riders enter the Velodrome in Roubaix and one of them is Degenkolb after he…
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Milan - San Remo 2015: Degenkolb takes La Primavera!
Door Martijn Ophorst In 293 kilometres the attrition called Milano-Sanremo races to the finish line at the Via Roma in the Ligurian coastal town. Alexander Kristoff opens the sprint with 250 metres left. Is he heading for Italian glory for a second time in a row? No,…
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Dubai Tour 2015: John Degenkolb wins at 17% arrival!
Door Martijn Ophorst Five escapees try their luck and race to 9 minutes gap, but with 38 kilometres left the last two of them are reeled in. It all boils down to the finale with a 17% closing climb. John Degenkolb is brutal and powers to the win.
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Vuelta 2014: John Degenkolb powers to 4th win
Door Martijn Ophorst Wednesday, September 10 - The 174 kilometres ride between Ortigueira and Coruña is mainly on the spectacular Galician coastline. Loads a short climbs, but no real climbing today. Whilst a breakaway of five is history in the final kilometre it's…
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Vuelta 2014: Degenkolb takes third, Bouhanni crashes
Door Martijn Ophorst Thursday, September 4 - Stage 12 is a criterium in Logroño with eight times a 20.8 kilometres circuit and the outcome is as expected - a bunch sprint. Nacer Bouhanni is involved in a crash in the last few kilometres, after which the unthreatened…
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Vuelta 2014: John Degenkolb - and that's two
Door Harmen Lustig Wednesday, August 27 – The ‘frayed trail’ between Priego de Córdoba to Ronda is fodder for sprinters. The arrival is similar to yesterday's and the winner is exactly the same: John Degenkolb. The German powerhouse is outsprinting Bouhanni…
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Vuelta 2014: Degenkolb storms to victory, Matthews strengthens lead
Door Martijn Ophorst Tuesday, August 26th - In 173.4 kilometres stage 4 travels from Mairena Del Alcor to Córdoba. In the second half of racing the riders are to crest a 2nd and a 3rd category climb and the arrival is a false flat uphill. John Degenkolb survives and…
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Paris-Nice 2014 Results 3rd stage - Degenkolb wins at last!
Door Martijn Ophorst It was a case of 3rd time lucky for John Degenkolb as he sprinted to the win in stage 3 of Paris-Nice after 2 consecutive 2nd places.