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AnalysisSix conclusions from Opening Weekend 2025 – fascinating big team weaknesses, a new women's balance of power and Alpecin-Deceuninck's great start
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techLidl-Trek raced on gravel groupsets at Opening Weekend
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News'We just haven't clicked yet' - Matteo Jorgenson makes honest analysis of Visma-Lease a Bike shortcomings in Opening Weekend
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Omloop Het Nieuwsblad28 February 2026 | Ninove | WorldTour
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Elite men | Gent - Ninove2026-02-28
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Biniam Girmay pulls out of Opening Weekend, putting family ahead of racing
By Stephen Farrand published
News Intermarché-Wanty at home in Eritrea after his wife gave birth to their second child

'We're not desperate, we're hungry' - Josh Tarling and Ineos Grenadiers carry winning momentum into Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
By James Moultrie published
News 21-year-old Welshman will line up alongside Turner, Watson, Jungels, Heiduk, Swift and Shmidt in Ghent on Saturday

'Everybody has been waiting all winter for Omloop' - EF Education's Charly Wegelius analyses the Opening Weekend
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Analysis Well-rounded EF line-up for unpredictable opening weekend includes former winner Michael Valgren and new signing Kasper Asgreen

'I don’t think it suits me perfectly' - Tom Pidcock underplays his Omloop Het Nieuwsblad prospects
By Stephen Farrand published
News Briton leads Q36.5 in Belgium as the 2025 season steps up a level

Omloop Het Nieuwsblad contenders 2025
By Dani Ostanek, Kirsten Frattini published
Analysis The Classics begin with Opening Weekend, and Tom Pidcock, Wout van Aert and Demi Vollering are among the favourites in the men's and women's races

Remco Evenepoel makes surprise appearance on Soudal-QuickStep's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad recon ride
By Stephen Farrand published
News 'The desire is great, but at the moment not much is possible' says Olympic champion before long ride in the Flemish hills

'I just want the legs of Tadej, just one time' - Nils Politt co-leads UAE Team Emirates at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News German rider was second in 2024 race and has a big goals - 'Get on podium or go for win'

Omloop Het Nieuwsblad start list
By Cyclingnews published
Start List Official starters as of February 25, 2025
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A closer look at the winning bike from the men's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad: Søren Wærenskjold's Ridley Noah Fast 3.0
Wærenskjold sprinted to victory in the men's race on the hyper aero Ridley Noah Fast -
'A positive day, but we've got some improving to do' - Tom Pidcock makes 'disappointing' Classics debut with new team Q36.5
Brit fails to enter key Muur van Geraardsbergen climb in good position, eventually finishing 38th in Ninove after sprint -
'Never felt I was in contention' - Wout van Aert and Visma-Lease a Bike rue tough day out at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
Leading favourite 'did not feel good' and finishes eleventh
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'A bit surreal' - Søren Wærenskjold celebrates unexpected Omloop triumph after last-minute addition to line-up
Uno-X Mobility racer outsprints reduced lead peloton after headwind kept race together -
How to watch Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2025 – Live streams, TV channels for opening Classic
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'Every time I've done this race, I've felt great' - Arnaud De Lie eyes triumph in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
Belgian keen to build on runner's-up spot in 2023
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'Can I win the Omloop? Why not?' - Paul Magnier could be Soudal-QuickStep's new Tom Boonen
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'I'm more like I used to be' - Tom Pidcock back to roots and ready to set the bar higher at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
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'Focus is more towards the Classics' – Jasper Philipsen undeterred by winless build-up to Opening Weekend at UAE Tour
Alpecin-Deceuninck rider heads into Omloop and Kuurne after UAE Tour, his first stage race without a victory since Paris-Nice in 2022
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Tom Pidcock, Jasper Philipsen and Jasper Stuyven hit the roads of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad in wet recon
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'Everybody has been waiting all winter for Omloop' - EF Education's Charly Wegelius analyses the Opening Weekend
Well-rounded EF line-up for unpredictable opening weekend includes former winner Michael Valgren and new signing Kasper Asgreen














