At the request of one of the riders' unions (UCPA), a chicane should be installed at the entrance to the legendary paved sector of the Trouée d'Arenberg. The objective being to limit the speed of the runners to avoid any big falls like that of Van Aert, Wednesday, on Across Flanders.
A request deemed legitimate by the race director, Thierry Gouvenou: "The request seems legitimate to me. I did it 12 times professionally, I asked myself 12 times how I was going to come out." If this chicane is installed, Thierry Gouvenou asks the riders to remain careful.