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 The 2012 podium is back: The classics season kicks off this Saturday with the 68th edition of the Flanders classic, Omloop Het Nieuwsblad (2.HC) 3 Big Photos from the finish of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2012 — reuters |
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News and Updates for Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2013
2013 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Post-Race Coverage
3 Big Photos from Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2013 — reuters
Paolini wins Omloop Het Nieuwsblad — cyclingnews
Paolini wins one-on-one sprint with Vandenbergh in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad — velonation
Analysis: Two against eight - how Omega Pharma won, then lost the race — cyclesportmag
Tom Boonen has a ‘lot of work to do,’ will skip KBK — velonews
Paolini chalks Omloop Het Nieuwsblad victory up to experience — cyclingnews
Geraint Thomas goes from the floor to fourth at Het Nieuwsblad — cyclingweekly.co.uk
Paolini’s cobbled victory displays the wonderful unpredictability of cycling — velonews
Other race clips (03:14 Dutch) — sporza.be
Extended 2013 Highlights (30:00 English [subscription req'd]) — cycling.tv
3 Big Photos from Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2013 — reuters
More photos — cyclingnews
One-Minute Highlights (01:00 Dutch) — sporza.be
Women's Race: Cromwell wins women's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad — cyclingnews
Women's Race: Victory Salute of Tiffany Cromwell — sporza
2013 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Preview
February 23 update:-1C at the start, Tom Boonen bundled up — instagram
Peloton faces first Belgian race in wintry conditions — cyclingnews
MTN - Qhubeka rider bundled up and unrecognizable — @guyvermeiren
The scene at the start — @celiosi
Start Highlights (00:43) — sporza.be
February 22 update:
Official Startlist w/ bib numbers — steephill.tv
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad + Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne Preview — inrng
Vanmarcke looks to repeat at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad — cyclingnews
Van Avermaet looking for win in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad — cyclingnews
Storming the Belgian Castle: Who could breech the Omloop walls this year? — velonews
Classics campaign kicks off in Belgium this weekend — cyclingnews
MTN Qhubeka facing various challenges in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad — cyclingnews
Here Come The Spring Classics — inrng
Cobbled Classics: The precarious marriage of weather and bike racing — velonews
February 20 update:
Boonen uncertain of form for Belgian openers — cyclingnews
Vanmarcke gears up for Het Nieuwsblad — cyclingnews
Thor Hushovd confident ahead of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad after Haut Var victory — velonation
PEZ Previews The Omloop Het Nieuwsblad — pezcyclingnews
February 17 update:
Boonen confirmed for Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, Gilbert to miss race — velonation
Ciolek encouraged by strong Trofeo Laigueglia result, now aiming for Omloop Het Nieuwsblad — velonation
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad-Week is here! — podiumcafe
 
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2012: The key move with 20 km to go — sporza 2012: The Last Km — sporza3 Big Photos from the finish of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2012 — reuters
Live Video Streaming and TV Coverage
February 22 update: Broadcasters and online sources now posted below. Unrestricted links appear in bold. If come across a link that should be added to the list below then please send it in. — Steve
Start Time: Sunday February 23 11:35 CET (); Weather in Gent, Belgium
Earliest live video: 14:00 CET (); see options below
Approximate Finish: 16:32 CET (); Weather in Gent, Belgium
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2013 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Route Map
Route Map (Large Version) — .flandersclassics.be
Race Bible w/ Timetable — .flandersclassics.be