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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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Weather report - Headwind finale expected for Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
By Patrick Fletcher published
News Opening Weekend races will be affected by wind, new finishing stretch

Finding form at Opening Weekend - How good is too good?
By Patrick Fletcher published
In-depth Conventional wisdom suggests 100% form is dangerous, we ask the current crop of pros and support staff

Omloop Het Nieuwsblad favourites - anyone's race without Van Aert, Van der Poel
By Daniel Ostanek published
Preview 'Without them, nobody stands out and it's a bit more open. Few can ride away in the way Wout did last year' says Van Avermaet

Andrii Ponomar: I need to win so people see the Ukraine national jersey
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Interview Ukrainian champion on racing while his father defends country against Russian invasion

'I see De Lie as a favourite' – Lotto's rising star prepares for Omloop Het Nieuwsblad debut
By Daniel Ostanek published
News Belgian team insists there's no added pressure on 20-year-old ahead of Saturday's race

10 conclusions from Opening Weekend 2022
By Daniel Ostanek, Patrick Fletcher last updated
Analysis Jumbo-Visma emerge as a force, QuickStep falter, Sagan suffers, Russian invasion of Ukraine not forgotten

Six kids and a dad: Ineos' new Classics generation shines at Opening Weekend
By Patrick Fletcher published
Feature 'If we continue racing like that, eventually it will pay off' says 19-year-old Magnus Sheffield

Fernando Gaviria and Lawrence Naesen undergo surgeries on collarbone fractures
By Kirsten Frattini published
News Injuries sustained in crashes at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
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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
20-year-old French rider expected to fight for victory at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad -
'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















