Police in Ronse, Belgium, have opened an investigation following an incident at the E3 Saxo Classic where a spectator was filmed spitting at Mathieu van der Poel during the race.
Van der Poel defended his 2024 victory in the Belgian Spring Classic with a stunning solo attack more than 40km from the line. However, his celebrations were blemished when race footage shared widely across social media showed a roadside spectator spitting at the Dutchman during his successful solo breakaway.
