A big-name debutant and a trio of former winners – Riders to watch at the men's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

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Tomorrow, the 2026 cycling season really begins in Flanders. The Omloop Nieuwsblad race is on the schedule. Matej Mohorič is among the favorites.

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8:30 PM The Belgian cycling season kicks off with the Omloop Nieuwsblad. Prayers for a successful outcome are said at the Grotto of Our Lady of Cyclists in Klein-Sinaai. The church houses a cycling museum with 670 jerseys.

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The classic season starts this Saturday in Ghent (Belgium), with the Het Nieuwsblad (to be followed on L'Équipe live from 13:30). With the presence of Mathieu Van der Poel, the field of possibilities is narrowing but some riders may surprise.

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The Omloop Nieuwsblad is the first real test for a Walloon rider like Arnaud De Lie, who is already on the rise. The Lotto-Intermarché sprinter is looking for a convincing performance in a Belgian Classic. Between 2022 and 2024,......