Jonny Bellis is competing in the Franco Belge race with his CSC-Saxo Bank team over the next four days.
It’s his last race of the season before he returns to the Island.
Today sees the riders tackle the opening 188km Maubeuge to Mons en Pevele stage.
Boxing: Jade Burden's first fight of 2025 cancelled
The Grenade was due to compete in Liverpool
Football: Cowell Cup first round in midweek fixtures
Under 18's FA Cup final also takes place
Athletics: Sarah Webster wins Crawley 24 hour
Sarah Astin also competes in 10k in Brussels
Hockey: IOM Ladies B into Final
Final to take place in May
Paul Jordan to be first off in Supersport
Top 20 seeds released