Great Women's Races

The first Women's Tour of Flanders took place in 2004. The route followed the last 55km of the men's race with a bit before it to take the distance up to 94km. The finish parcours of the time is now used

The Omloop Van Borsele became a professional race in 2002 but has been held each year since 1983. It takes place just over the border from Antwerp in...

The Women's Gent Wevelgem has been running since 2012. Taking place on the same day as the men's race, the women's version starts from Ypres and...

A complete guide to Le Samyn des Dames history, including previous winners, the cobbled sectors that define the race, and the greatest editions of this early-season Belgian Classic.

The first Drentse Acht van Westerveld took place in 2007. For its first few years it was known as the Drentse 8 Van Dwingeloo. It slowly morphed into...

Omloop van het Hageland first took place in 2005 as Tielt Winge. It didn't get its current name until 2011. The race began life as a criterium and...

The Omloop Het Nieuwsblad for Women opens the Spring Classics season, as it does in the men's version. It takes place on the same day and uses much of...

La Flèche Wallonne Féminine or the Women's Flèche Wallonne has been running since 1998. A relatively long history for a women's cycling race

The Trofeo Alfredo Binda, named after the legendary Italian rider from the 1920s and 30s, famous for his rivalry with Costante Girardengo, is one of the...