The 745km Renewi Tour gets underway on Wednesday with five stages including an individual time trial and a finale on the Muur van Geraardsbergen - made famous for its key role in the old Tour of Flanders route - where riders face four ascents of the infamous climb.
The opening stage in Riemst is similarly hilly and will likely lead to a first selection for the overall classification contenders, with repeated climbs such as the Côte Slingerberg, Côte de Hallembaye and Côte Sur les Coteaux.
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Stage 5
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