Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2021

Davide Ballerini sprinted to triumph in the 76th edition of the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. The Italian outgunned Jake Stewart and Sep Vanmarcke on the line. The race was played out in almost wind free conditions on Saturday 27 February 2021.

Take a look at the results of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2021, or read about the route and the start list.

Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2021: routes, profiles, more

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Omloop het Nieuwsblad: interactive map Muur van Geraardsbergen

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Ballerini wins bunch sprint

Omloop Het Nieuwsblad is played out in calm weather, resulting an remarkable ending. But the winning team is not. Davide Ballerini wins the bunch sprint for Deceuninck-QuickStep.

Saturday 27 February - Marking the opening of the Belgian cycling calendar, the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad takes in 200.5 kilometres and thirteen climbs. The one-two punch of the Wall of Geraardsbergen and Bosberg in the finale is expected to be decisive.

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World Champion Julian Alaphilippe goes head to head with homeriders Greg Van Avermaet, Oliver Naesen and Tim Wellens in the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. Jasper Stuyven is defending his title.

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The Omloop is 2021's first Classic on Belgian soil, marking the opening of the Flemish cycling calendar. Who are the major contenders to win the race and succeed Jasper Stuyven?

Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2021

Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2021: routes, profiles, more

Ballerini wins bunch sprint

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