Gallery: Van der Poel leaves no doubt at Superprestige Gavere

Nov 13, 2016

Laurens Sweeck made the start at Gavere on the heels of three start third-place Superprestige finishes. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Despite a strong start with back-to-back World Cup wins, Wout Van Aert has yet to pick up a Superprestige victory this season. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Mathieu van der Poel, who has been the dominant rider in the first half of the race series, stayed aggressive Sunday, getting clear early and opening up a big lead. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

It was hard for Toon Aerts to keep his sharp European champion's kit sparkling white on the muddy Gavere course. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Bike changes were the name of the game all day in Gavere. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

The tricky terrain had riders half-unclipped trying to navigate the mud. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Van Aert did what he could in pursuit of van der Poel, but he couldn't close the gap. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Van der Poel cruised through the final few laps with a practically insurmountable lead. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

The Dutchman celebrated his fourth straight Superprestige victory. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Van der Poel was sure to give the fans what they wanted after crossing the line. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Van Aert had to settle for a fourth straight runner-up performance. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Van der Poel, Van Aert, and Aerts comprised the final podium at Superprestige Gavere. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

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