In 2015 he was beaten by Joris Massaer in the final sprint but this year there was no doubt who was the strongest in the 75 kilometers long chrono race La Trace d’Hez.. ‘I had a very good day and felt really strong. Even the fact I took a wrong turn in the final was no problem. With ten kilometers to go I caught up with leaders again and managed to win the race.’, stated de Bock.