The Omloop Het Nieuwsblad is the traditional opener of the Belgian cycling season. After weeks of preparation in sunny places, the peloton battles the cold in addition to the Flemish cobblestones and hills.
The main favorites for the 2023 edition were: Tom Pidcock, Tim Wellens, Matej Mohoric, Dylan Van Baarle, Christophe Laporte and Arnaud De Lie.
0:00 Holleweg cobblestones
22:17 Molenberg
29:15 Haaghoek & Leberg
36:45 Berendries
55:50 Muur of Geraardsbergen
1:03:26 Bosberg
1:18:09 Final kilometer
You like cycling?
Check out more stories on the King of the Echelon pro cycling blog:
https://www.kingoftheechelon.com/procycling-blog
Or explore the greatest legends of cycling in the King of the Echelon all-time cycling ranking: https://www.kingoftheechelon.com/all-time-pro-cycling-ranking
