What a race!
The wind is one of the elements that can add some spice to the Gent-Wevelgem, which was no different in this edition. This time, a strong northeast wind played a crucial role in the racing story: it inspired the cyclists to make the race a tough one, right from the beginning. Twenty cyclists did not wait until “De Moeren”, but made use of the wind and the coastal zone to enforce a separation after 50 kilometres already, and that with an average of 52 km/h. (Photo: Photo News)