Weather report - Headwind finale expected for Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

Echelons broke up the Omloop het Nieuwsblad early in the race in 2022
Echelons broke up the Omloop het Nieuwsblad early in the race in 2022 (Image credit: Getty Images Sport)

The chances of open, attacking racing at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2023 could be dented somewhat by the headwind predicted in the races' finales. 

Since 2018, the routes for the men's and women's edition of the Classics opener have used the Muur van Geraardsbergen and Bosberg as the final climbs before a 13km run-in to Ninove.

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