In a disappointing day for Visma-Lease a Bike, their performance at the E3 Saxo Classic was overshadowed by a series of unfortunate events rather than the race itself. Matteo Jorgenson's crash on the way back to the team bus summarized the team's string of bad luck. However, amidst their struggles, the team remains confident in their abilities.

The race started with Per Strand Hagenes crashing and sustaining a head injury in the early kilometers. Then, Dylan van Baarle faced mechanical issues before the crucial climb of the Taaienberg, further hindering Visma-Lease a Bike's progress. To make matters worse, Tiesj Benoot crashed out with 50 kilometers still to go, leaving the team on the back foot.

The decisive blow came on the Paterberg, as Mathieu van der Poel executed a winning move while Wout van Aert, the team leader, lost control of his bike. This incident marked the turning point for Visma-Lease a Bike's race, according to Jorgenson.

Despite the setbacks, Jorgenson's primary task became launching Van Aert on a rescue mission. Van Aert displayed immense strength and determination, closing the gap to Van der Poel within 15 seconds. However, Van der Poel's relentless attacks eventually stretched the elastic to its breaking point. Jasper Stuyven managed to out-sprint Van Aert, leaving Jorgenson to secure fifth place in the finale.

The lingering question revolves around Van Aert's potential to challenge Van der Poel had he not crashed. According to the team's sports director, Arthur van Dongen, they believe Van Aert could have matched him. The team plans to delve into the numbers and analyze their performance to gather more conclusive evidence.

Additionally, Visma-Lease a Bike contemplates the possibility of outmaneuvering Van der Poel in future races, considering their superior strength in depth. While Van der Poel was praised for his exceptional performance, Van Dongen believes that with more numbers, Visma-Lease a Bike can adopt a different strategy.

In terms of injuries, Jorgenson mentioned feeling frozen and struggling to pedal after crossing the finish line. Van Aert experienced pain in his hip and elbow due to the crash that shattered his chances of challenging Van der Poel.

Visma-Lease a Bike now faces the task of regrouping and analyzing their performance at the E3 Saxo Classic. With their future races in mind, the team aims to overcome their recent misfortunes and come back stronger.

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