Boyacá-born sprinter Juan Sebastián Molano (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) delivered a remarkable performance at the 2025 Tour of Belgium. The Paipa-born sprinter led the field and finished second three times, securing the UCI points champion of the race.

The Belgian race title went to his teammate, Italian Filippo Baroncini (UAE Team Emirates – XRG), who was joined on the podium by Briton Ethan Hayter (Soudal Quick-Step) and Belgian Jenno Berckmoes (Lotto), who   

As for the two Colombians competing, Juan Sebastián Molano (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) finished in 107th place and Fernando Gaviria (Movistar) in 109th place, both more than 22 minutes behind Baroncini.

The final day was won by European champion Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step), who won two stages and was faster than Molano. Third place went to German Kim Heiduk (INEOS Grenadiers).

Baloise Belgium Tour (2.Pro)
Results Stage 5 | Brussels – Brussels (183,4 km)

1Tim MerlierSoudal Quick-Step3:56:38
2Juan Sebastián MolanoUAE Team Emirates-XRGm.t.
3Kim HeidukINEOS Grenadiersm.t.
4Tim Torn TeutenbergLidl-Trekm.t.
5Jasper PhilipsenAlpecin-Deceuninckm.t.
6Arne MaritIntermarché-Wantym.t.
7Matyas KopeckyTeam Novo Nordiskm.t.
8Ethan VernonIsrael-Premier Techm.t.
9Alberto DaineseTudor Pro Cycling Teamm.t.
10Tom Van AsbroeckIsrael-Premier Techm.t.

Ranking General

1Filippo BaronciniUAE Team Emirates – XRG16:39:07
2Ethan HayterSoudal Quick-Step0:04
3Jenno BerckmoesLotto0:07
4Filippo GannaINEOS Grenadiers0:10
5Marco FrigoIsrael – Premier Tech0:11
6Florian VermeerschUAE Team Emirates – XRG0:16
7Orluis AularMovistar Team0:18
8Jasper PhilipsenAlpecin – Deceuninck0:22
9Pier-André CoteIsrael – Premier Tech0:23
10Axel van der TuukMetec – SOLARWATT p/b Mantel,,