Snow and ice on Belgian cobbles

The Berendries

The Berendries (Image credit: CN)

The first week-end of Belgian road cycling might again be a troubled by snow and ice, just like last year, as it has been snowing in the Northern European country yesterday. Race organiser Wim Van Herreweghe, who presented the course for the 60th edition of the race on Monday, February 21, has been arranging for an alternative course in case temperatures stay below zero, and has furthermore contracted a bad weather insurance policy.