Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2026
Mathieu van der Poel won the 81st edition of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. He was joined on the podium by Tim van Dijke and Florian Vermeersch. The race, which covered 207.6 kilometres and featured twelve climbs, was held on Saturday 28 February 2026.
Check out results/race report of the 2026 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, and read about the route and start list.
Another interesting read: records and winners in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2026: routes, profiles, videos
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Muur van Geraardsbergen interactivestreetview Muur van GeraardsbergenVan der Poel solos to triumph
On the Molenberg, Mathieu van der Poel kicks things off alongside Florian Vermeersch and Tim van Dijke. By the time they hit the Muur van Geraardsbergen, the Dutchman leaves his companions behind and powers solo to the win. Van Dijke outsprints Vermeersch for second place.
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Winners and records
First held in 1945, Omloop het Nieuwsblad marks the start of the European classics season. Cyclingstage.com brings you the records and recent winners.
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The Route
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Riders
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad marks the start of the Flemish Opening Weekend. Former winners Dylan van Baarle and Davide Ballerini line up in a bid to reclaim their crowns in a field that also includes defending champion Søren Wærenskjold, Mathieu van der Poel, Tom Pidcock, Arnaud De Lie, Mathias Vacek and Tim Wellens. Cyclingstage.com brings you the final start list for the Omloop.
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Favourites
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad kicks off the Flemish opening weekend in style, on a course that's loaded with climbs and cobbles. Who are the main favourites to take the win?
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