Van Aert's Roubaix Triumph Sparks Confidence Across the Classics, Kelly Says
Sean Kelly hails Wout van Aert's Paris-Roubaix win as a deserved payoff after past misfortune, praising his composure under pressure, tactical ride in the finale against Tadej Pogačar, and the way he navigated two mechanicals; he notes Pogačar's strong challenge and suggests the result should boost confidence for other riders like Pedersen and Stuyven in the Spring Classics, while also commenting on the women's race and Franziska Koch's Visma-Lease a Bike breakout.