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Van der Poel Eyes Victory in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

2/28/2026

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Story summary
  • Mathieu van der Poel, the Dutch cyclist, will compete in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and aims to win a Belgian race.
  • Following a successful cyclocross season, he is prepared for a 207-kilometer race that opens the cobbled classics.
  • Key competitors include Tim Wellens (the Belgian rider) and Tom Pidcock (the British rider).
  • The race features climbs and cobbled sectors and could end in a sprint.