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Circuit de Wallonie: Riley Sheehan surges from reduced bunch for first victory in three seasons

PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 12: Riley Sheehan of NSN Cycling Team of United States of America during the match between Paris v Roubaix Men Elite at the Paris on April 12, 2026 in Paris France (Photo by Pim Waslander/Soccrates/Getty Images).

Riley Sheehan (NSN Development Team) won the reduced bunch sprint at Circuit de Wallonie for his first victory in three years.

The 25-year-old US rider launched his acceleration on the slightly uphill finish, coming from fifth position in a final corner. He then had time to glance back before the line to see rivals several bike lengths behind. Gerben Thijssen (Alpecin-Premier Tech) went second and Joren Bloem (Unibet Rose Rockets) took third.

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