May 11, 2025
Gent-Wevelgem / Grote Prijs A. Noyelle-Ieper 2025 🇧🇪 (1.1) MJ – Ieper – Ieper : 120,6 km
Ghent-Wevelgem Juniors (officially Grote Prijs A. Noyelle-Ieper, in FrenchGrand Prix André Noyelle) is a Belgian cycling race created in 1983 that takes place in March,
May 11, 2025
Gent-Wevelgem / Grote Prijs A. Noyelle-Ieper 2025 🇧🇪 (1.1) MJ – Ieper – Ieper : 120,6 km
Ghent-Wevelgem Juniors (officially Grote Prijs A. Noyelle-Ieper, in FrenchGrand Prix André Noyelle) is a Belgian cycling race created in 1983 that takes place in March, as a prelude to the Ghent-Wevelgem classic. Two events are organized and involve only junior runners (17/18 years old). The men’s event is part of the Junior Nations Cup from 2016 to 2022, while the women’s event is integrated into the Junior Women’s Nations Cup over the same period. Since the 1996 edition, the event has been named after former Belgian runner André Noyelle, in tribute to him.
Sune De Valck has claimed victory in the Men U19 race. On the Rijselstraat, he neutralized a late attack by Feyaerts and outsprinted Verbrugge to take the win.
At 11:30, the Men U19 gathered under the starting arch on the Grote Markt in Ypres. The riders prepared for double ascents of the Scherpenberg, Monteberg, and Kemmelberg (Belvedère side), before tackling the Kemmelberg (Ossuaire side).
The opening phase of the GP André Noyelle was calm. On the second ascent of the Kemmelberg (Belvedère), a breakaway of four riders formed: De Valck, Verbrugge, Kempeneers, and Feyaerts. A group of five riders tried to bridge the gap from the peloton.
As expected, the steep climb of the Kemmelberg via the Ossuaire side caused serious splits in both the lead group and the chasers. Kempeneers was dropped on the cobbles. Keppens and Berton surged ahead from the chasing group but were reeled back in soon after.
As the groups behind started to merge, De Valck launched a move with 7 km to go. With a 28-second advantage, the top three were already decided. In the final kilometers, Feyaerts made a last attempt to avoid a sprint, but a strong De Valck closed the gap and sprinted to victory ahead of Verbrugge and Feyaerts.
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