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www.cyclingweekly.comI don’t have live access to current news in this moment, but I can summarize the established context around Michael Goolaerts and Wout van Aert and point you to where to check the latest updates.
What this query typically covers
- Michael Goolaerts: Belgian rider who died after a cardiac arrest suffered during the 2018 Paris-Roubaix. This event is the anchor for many of van Aert’s public tributes and emotional moments related to Roubaix [contextual background widely reported over time].
- Wout van Aert: Belgian cyclist who has spoken about Goolaerts, dedicated Roubaix performances and flowers to honor his fallen teammate and friend, and often references Goolaerts in post-race interviews and tributes.
How to find the latest news
- Check major cycling outlets for Paris-Roubaix coverage in 2026, focusing on pieces about Wout van Aert’s performances and tributes to Michael Goolaerts. Sources to look at include Cycling Weekly, CyclingNews, Velonews, and Zeitschriften/Cyclisme outlets that frequently cover Belgian teams and Roubaix stories.
- Look for articles around the Paris-Roubaix edition closest to April, as van Aert’s victory ceremonies and tributes commonly appear there, sometimes accompanied by statements from Goolaerts’ family or Vérandas Willems-Ceilan connections.
- Search for official team statements (Soudal-QuickStep or equivalent collaborators over the years) and Sporza/VR media interviews where van Aert discusses his promise to dedicate wins to Goolaerts and whether he delivered on those promises in the latest edition.
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