Overview

• The 67th edition of the Grand Prix E3 Saxo Bank Classic began on March 28, 2025, in Harelbeke, Belgium, featuring a 207 km route with cobbled sectors and steep climbs.
• A significant crash early in the race split the peloton, delaying top contenders Mathieu van der Poel, Wout van Aert, and Filippo Ganna by over three minutes.
• Four riders were hospitalized following the crash, and three members of the Soudal Quick-Step team were forced to abandon the race.
• Mathieu van der Poel, the defending champion, and Wout van Aert are attempting to recover their positions as the race progresses.
• Tadej Pogacar, another major cycling star, opted to skip the event to focus on his debut at Paris-Roubaix in April.