Lap and a half to go. Van Alphen is still 7s behind Van der Heijden

Going into the final lap, the race remains close. Van der Heijden cant permit a single mistake. Gap is 6s

The final lap is halfway. Van Alphen is closing in rapidly. Gap is just 3s now, from 11s earlier in the lap

Close but not quite close enough for Van Alphen. Van der Heijden wins in Mechelen, ahead of Van Alphen and Bentveld

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Haverdings and Van Lierop are being chased by Adams. Still 8 riders within 15s

Adams is gone into the distance. He has a 20s lead on Van Lierop and Huybs. Group for 4th: Corsus, De Bruyckere, Janssen, Soontjens and Siemons

Hubys made a final push to close the gap. He came as close as 6s, but the gap is back to 15 now. 2 laps remaining

Huybs gained some time, but its Jens Adams who wins in Mechelen! Van Lierop takes 3rd