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Course
As tradition has it, Omloop het Nieuwsblad will once again be the first UCI WorldTour race on European soil in 2026. The Kuipke in Ghent is already preparing for a major cycling celebration at the start on Saturday, 28 February. After the Kerkgate–Jagerij duo, the Molenberg will once again open the finale. With 45 km to go, the cobbled climb in Zwalm will be followed by the third passage over the Haaghoek–Leberg duo, which traditionally plays a key role in the opening classic. The Berendries will also feature, before the race heads towards Geraardsbergen. Will the decision come on the Muur–Bosberg duo? The successor to Søren Wærenskjold will once again be crowned at the finish on Elisabethlaan in Ninove.
Start: Emile Clauslaan in Ghent – 11:05
Finish: Elisabethlaan in Ninove – around 15:52
Distance: 207,6 km
Participants
Who will succeed Søren Wærenskjold? Soon you'll discover the start list for Omloop het Nieuwsblad 2026 below.
Soren Waerenskjold
2.
Paul Magnier
3.
Jasper Philipsen
4.
Brent Van Moer
5.
Samuel Watson
6.
Lukas Kubis
7.
Piet Allegaert
8.
Vincenzo Albanese
9.
Marijn van den Berg
10.
Lewis Askey
Results 2025
Søren Wærenskjold sprinted to his first WorldTour victory on the Elisabethlaan in Ninove. He was faster than Paul Magnier and Jasper Philipsen.
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Your start to the cycling season
It is not only the pros who are looking forward to the opening weekend. Join us at Omloop Nieuwsblad Cyclo and test your legs for the first time on the cobblestones of the Haaghoek in combination with the Leberg or give your all on the duo Muur van Geraardsbergen-Bosberg. Will you be there on Sunday 1 March?
