A rare sprint with no finish-line celebration. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.comPhoto: MVH
It was a grim day for racing, and therefore perfect. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
The fans were not deterred by the wintry weather. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Sep Vanmarcke is a top favorite for Sunday’s Ronde van Vlaanderen, even if he won’t say it. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Sep Vanmarcke has signed a two-year contract extension with Belkin. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Sep Vanmarcke seemed to be everywhere. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
March, and the cobble season, got off to a soggy start. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Former champion Thor Hushovd took a tumble and abandoned. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Defending champ Luca Paolini crashed out of this year’s race. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Sebastian Langeveld on the job. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Edvald Boasson Hagen and Niki Terpstra were at the head of affairs and then in the first chase. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Ian Stannard and Greg Van Avermaet got away late and stayed gone. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
A colorful crowd on a gray day. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
The dash for the line. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
A rare sprint with no finish-line celebration. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Greg Van Avermaet missed the win by a wheel. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Edvald Boasson Hagen rounds out the podium in third. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Niki Terpstra doesn’t seem too happy about the finishing order. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Second best isn’t good enough. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
A pre-race favorite, Tom Boonen finished well down the standings. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Niki Terpstra seemed to be mad at everyone on Saturday. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Niki Terpstra v. the motos. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Ian Stannard spruces up post-race. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Greg Avermaet was still shivering long after the finish. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
The winner. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
The podium. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com