Jasper Philipsen won the Baloise Belgium Tour title after a tense battle for time bonuses on stage 5.
He started the day just two seconds behind overnight leader Alex Aranburu.
What happened on stage 5?
The stage concluded with an 183.5km pan-flat race from Gingelom into Hoeilaart.
Philipsen gained valuable seconds back in the Golden Kilometre sprints.
He proved fastest in the final reduced bunch sprint, crossing the line ahead of Jenno Berckmoes.
How did Philipsen secure the title?
Philipsen took 2 seconds in the first Golden Kilometre and 2 seconds in the second.
Aranburu won the 3 seconds at the third and final Golden Kilometre, putting himself 1 second ahead of Philipsen.
But Philipsen's stage win secured him the overall victory.
What's next for Philipsen?
Philipsen said "It's really nice to win the GC, my first ever, as well as in the Belgium Tour, the tour of my home country."
He's now preparing for the Tour de France, searching for freshness and good legs.
The Baloise Belgium Tour was a key part of Philipsen's preparation.
He's aiming to be in his best shape possible for the Tour de France.
Philipsen's win is a significant milestone in his career.
He's proven himself to be a strong competitor in the road cycling world.
The Baloise Belgium Tour was a closely contested race.
Several riders were in contention for the overall title until the final stage.
But Philipsen's consistency and strategic riding paid off.
He's now looking forward to the next challenge.
The Tour de France is a major goal for Philipsen.
He's been training hard and is ready for the competition.
Philipsen's experience at the Baloise Belgium Tour will be valuable.
He's learned how to handle the pressure and tactics of a major race.
The road cycling world is eagerly awaiting Philipsen's next move.
He's a rising star in the sport.
Philipsen's win at the Baloise Belgium Tour is a testament to his skill and dedication.
He's a talented rider with a bright future ahead.