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Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2026

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The first real big road cycling event of the season in Europe, Omloop Het Nieuwsblad is held on 28 February 2026.

Map of the road cycling spring classic Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2026

The race is 207 km long, starts in Gent and fimishes in Ninove.

TAKE A LOOK AT THE STARTLIST

Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2026 Startlist - Vintage road cycling stories

Omloop Het Nieuwsblad will be held on 28 February 2026. This is the startlist of the race.

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