Jasper Stuyven takes sensational solo win at Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne

The Belgian Trek-Segafredo rider broke from a leading group with 17km to go and held on to take the win

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Jasper Stuyven (Trek-Segafrdo) took a sensational solo victory at the 68th edition of Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne on Sunday after attacking a select leading group with 17km remaining.

The Belgian was left disappointed after a tactical miss-step at Saturday's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, but more than made up for it after he finished around 17 seconds ahead of the peloton to take the victory in a race which has traditionally lent itself to sprinters.

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