Matteo Jorgenson became the first North American winner of the Dwars door Vlaanderen this week, joining a growing list of riders from the continent who have prevailed in the Spring Classics.
Before the 2000s, only one North American had succeeded in claiming one of these tough one-day races, coming out on top in the often terrible weather of northern Europe on a long day of aggressive racing.
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