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Toon Aerts demonstrates in Lille and takes overall X²O trophy | X²O Trophy 2021

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Toon Aerts demonstrates in Lille and takes overall X²O trophy | X²O Trophy 2021

Toon Aerts was able to run his large engine at full speed in a heavy mudcross in the Lilse mountains. Aerts had a big lead over the surprising Niels Vandeputte. With 1 game from the end, he is also certain of the overall win in the X²O trophy.

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The severe weather conditions in Lille inspired Toon Aerts to immediately put the string on it from the start.

The leader in the X²O trophy dived into the field first and immediately put Laurens Sweeck and brother Thijs within a handful of seconds. Eli Iserbyt had a poor start and was riding in the middle of the pack.

Despite the heavy surface, Aerts felt like a fish in water. The Telenet Baloise Lions rider pulled out big hits and completely destroyed the opposition. Halfway through the race, his lead was more than half a minute.

The battle for second place seemed to turn into a meeting between Sweeck and Vanthourenthout, until the young Niels Vandeputte suddenly joined.

The young promise completely cracked the red-black duo and finished in the shadow of an impressive Aerts in a handsome 2nd place.

Due to the complete offday of Iserbyt (15th), Aerts is now also certain of the final win in the X²O trophy. Next week’s round in Brussels is therefore only about the stage victory.

Aerts: “This victory is for the people who are constantly working with me”

Toon Aerts (1st): “This is a victory for the people who are constantly working with me. The mechanics and the physiotherapist I have been with all week. At the end of the season they are still there. Today my brother Thijs (7th) proves that he’s really a motocross rider and I hope he’s still a pro next year.”

Niels Vandeputte (2nd): “I surprised myself a bit. Yesterday I also had a good feeling and that gave me hope for today. It was a course that had nothing to do with tactics and it just came down to driving. done and in the end I finish second. I still can’t believe it.”

Lars van der Haar (3rd): “I didn’t feel very well in the beginning. It just didn’t go well, but in the end I got the right legs. Michael (Vanthourenhout) had bad luck, which is a shame for him and then you just drive for 3rd place. I knew I shouldn’t start from the front and at the end Tom (Meeusen) fell silent, so I could still get over it.”

Toon Aerts gets off to a flying start in Lille

Toon Aerts leads from start to finish and wins the Krawatencross

Reactions after the Krawatencross among the men:

  1. 16 hours . Toon Aerts leads from start to finish and wins the Krawatencross.

    Toon Aerts leads from start to finish and wins the Krawatencross

  2. 15 hours 58. Impressive Aerts secures overall victory. After an impressive number, Toon Aerts crosses the line with a radiant smile. Niels Vandeputte finishes in 2nd after a strong race, while Van der Haar narrowly keeps Meeusen off the podium. †
  3. 3 p.m. 56. Sprint for 3rd place? Van der Haar and Meeusen catch up with Vanthourenhout, so that we seem to get a sprint for 3rd place. Still a striking plot twist in this cross. †
  4. 15 hours 56. After a mistake, Vanthourenhout’s 3rd place is actually in danger. Lars van der Haar and Tom Meeusen come eerily close. †
  5. 15 hours 55. The loot is as good as in for Aerts. Vandeputte is nowhere to be found, but has managed to shake off Vanthourenhout. †
  7. 3 p.m. 52. Here comes the sun. While there was an emergency meeting this morning about the dangerous weather conditions, the sun is now actually peeping between the clouds. A nice bonus for the spectators present. †
  8. 15 hours 51. For the tension we should especially look at the battle between Vandeputte and Vanthourenhout. For now, the difference is 6 seconds. †
  9. 15 hours 49. LAST ROUND. The bell sounds and Toon Aerts is getting ready for the last round here in Lille. Vandeputte follows at 44 seconds. †
  10. 15 hours 47. The spring seems to break at Vanthourenhout, who sees Vandeputte getting smaller and smaller. Is the stage fixed? †
  11. 15 hours 42. Vandeputte once again pushes the pace with the pursuers and tries to shake Vanthourenhout off. So far, the promise has not yet succeeded in its intent. †
  12. 15h40. Iserbyt drives around with broken brake.

    Iserbyt drives around with broken brake

  13. 3 pm 38. State of affairs after round 4. – Aerts – Vandeputte and Vanthourenhout on 42″ – Sweeck on 59″ .
  14. 15 hours 36. Sweeck must now finally release the role with the pursuers, which means that it will be between Vandeputte and Vanthourenhout in the battle for 2nd place. †
  15. 15 hours 36. Vandeputte is really strong here and actually manages to defy the bars while jumping. Few imitate him here. †
  16. 3.33 pm Toon Vandenbosch lingers in the fence for a while.

    Toon Vandenbosch hangs in the fence for a while

  18. 15 hours 32. Strong Niels Vandeputte . The young Niels Vandeputte joins the chasing duo and immediately takes matters into his own hands. A strong performance from the 21-year-old rider. †
  19. Toon Aerts already has a big lead halfway through the cross. 3:30 p.m.
  20. 15 hours 29. Aerts rules. After 3 rounds Toon Aerts has a lead of 36 seconds on the duo Vanthourenhout/Sweeck. Iserbyt is already behind by 1 minute and 5 seconds. †
  21. 15 hours 28. Aerts’ lead only increases on this greasy course. Because Iserbyt does not appear in the piece today, Aerts is currently virtually certain of the final win. †
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