Wout van Aert says he ‘had no f***ing choice’ but to ride solo in Strade Bianche final


The Belgian put in a brave ride to finish third in Piazza del Campo

Wout Van Aert finished third at Strade Bianche for a second consecutive year (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA)
Amid applause for his gravel bravery, Wout Van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) says he "had no f***ing choice" but to ride solo in the final of Strade Bianche.