Gent - Wevelgem 2017
In the 79th edition of Gent-Wevelgem Greg Van Avermaet turned out on top. He bested his compatriot Jens Keukeleire in a sprint-à-deux, while Peter Sagan came in third. The route of the 2017 edition featured a novelty, as three stretches of semi-paved roads were added. The race was played out on March, 26th.
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Streetview BanebergVan Avermaet bests Keukeleire in sprint-à-deux
At 241.3 kilometres, the route of Gent-Wevelgem's 78th edition takes in three sectors of semi-paved road and ten hills. The super-steep Kemmelberg is decisive and eventually Keukeleire and Van Avermaet turn out on top. The Olympic Champion is fastest.Read more »
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Riders
Gent-Wevelgem is played out one week before the Tour of Flanders. Strong field featuring the likes of title holder and World Champion Peter Sagan, record holder Tom Boonen and Olympic Champion Greg Van Avermaet! Cyclingstage.com brings you the startlist of Gent-Wevelgem 2017.Read more »
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Gent-Wevelgem is a Flemish Classic for sprinters - that is, in theory. If the weather is as harsh as two years ago - heavy rain, strong winds - the scenario will be different. Then again, last year the race was decided with a successful break, too. So Gent-Wevelgem can play out in all sorts of ways.Read more »