Ballerini sprints to victory at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
Saturday, 27 February 2021
Italy’s Davide Ballerini triumphed at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad after winning a reduced sprint finish at the one-day race in Belgium.
Belgium’s Greg Van Avermaet and Sep Vanmarcke were among key riders caught up in crashes during the cobbled race.
The duo recovered to feature in attacks during the race, with France’s world champion Julian Alaphilippe and Britain’s Tom Pidcock also going on the offensive during the 201-kilometre event.
An attack by Alaphilippe was halted prior to the Muur climb, as a reduced group came together at the front of the race.