Women Elite race info

1. Netherlands Demi Vollering 2. Poland Katarzyna Niawiadoma 3. Netherlands Lorena Wiebes 4. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Cat Ferguson 5. Germany Franziska Koch 6. Netherlands Karlijn Swinkels 7. Belgium Shari Bossuyt 8. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Millie Couzens 9. Luxembourg Nina Berton 10. Italy Letizia Paternoster

Results 2026

After a decisive acceleration on the Muur van Geraardsbergen, the Opening Classic was decided in a two-up sprint. European champion Demi Vollering proved the fastest, beating Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney convincingly to take the win. Dutch champion Lorena Wiebes was best of the chasing group to secure third place. 

Official Fan Guide

Looking for all the practical information about the opening classic? Download our free Official Fan Guide below. In this guide, you can consult the timetable and roadmap, and you can also read all about mobility and the not-to-be-missed team presentations in ’t Kuipke. Read on quickly and be prepared for the start of your cycling spring!

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Vollering beats Niewiadoma-Phinney at the finish
Vollering beats Niewiadoma-Phinney at the finish
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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?

Your start to the cycling season