The 'real' racing season kicks off this weekend as the men's and women's peloton descend upon Flanders for Opening Weekend – as the name suggests, the first road racing action in Belgium of the new season.
Of course, the 2024 campaign has already been underway for well over a month, taking in stops in Australia, in the UAE and Oman, and also with races in Spain and Portugal. However, after some early-season sunshine, now marks the time to hit the grey skies and cobbles – and for fans, the beers and frites – as the spring Classics begin.
