Opening Weekend is very nearly upon us, and with it the first European race of the Women's WorldTour, Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. Traditionally the opening Classic of the Belgian racing season, Omloop is always a hugely important and competitive event, and this year will be no different, with almost all of peloton's strongest rider's lining up on Saturday.
Last year, the favourites were denied a chance to go for victory after an extraordinary underdog win for Lotte Claes, who was riding for Arkéa-B&B Hotels at the time, so it follows that there might be an extra level of commitment to making sure it's a battle of the top riders this year.
