Katusha's Daniel Moreno claimed a surprise win in the Flèche Wallone when he surprised the pre-race favourites.

“I’m very happy about this victory,” said Moreno. “Flèche Wallonne’ is my favourite competition, both for its importance and for its course, very suitable to me, especially with its last climb: it was my dream to take a win here, and finally I achieved it.”

“‘Purito’ [Joaquím Rodriguez] wasn’t at his top shape due to the crash in Amstel Gold Race and we had already talked about doing a parallel race prior to the race. I knew I was in a great shape. Joaquím, in fact, predicted I would win today. I don’t think this victory is going to change my status as a rider: I’ve already taken prestigious victories in ‘Criterium du Dauphiné’, or even “Vuelta a España”. Of course, I’m improving year after year and my results prove this but I’m alright like this, I’m glad to help Rodriguez, I can’t stand the pressure like he does. I will have my chance as a leader in the Tour de Romandie, but then in the Tour de France and Vuelta a España I’ll be happy to help him in the general classification. I’ll just take advantage of the chances I’ll have, just like today.”