Gent-Wevelgem 2025: Men’s and Women’s Races Set to Kick Off the Road Cycling Classics Season
The Legendary Gent-Wevelgem Race
The 2025 Gent-Wevelgem and Gent-Wevelgem Women races mark the beginning of the Belgian road cycling classics season, culminating in the Tour of Flanders on April 6. Both races are scheduled for Sunday, March 30, starting in Ypres and finishing in Wevelgem.
The Men’s Event
The men’s event celebrates its 77th edition this year. Last year, Denmark’s Mads Pedersen, who stated that he had no intention to slow down any time lately, surged past Mathieu Van der Poel in a dramatic two-up sprint to claim the title. This year, Mathieu Van der Poel won’t take part in the 2025 race, nor will his rival – Dutch local favorite Wout Van Aert.
Among the key competitors to watch out for are reigning champions Mads Pedersen and Eritrea’s Biniam Girmay (2022), sprinters Jasper Philipsen, Tim Merlier and Italy’s Jonathan Milan .
The Women’s Event
This year marks the 14th edition of the women’s race, which joined the WorldTour in 2016. Dutch rider Lorena Wiebes emerged triumphant in 2024, edging Italy’s Elisa Balsamo in a photo finish at the line. Wiebes is also fresh off a win at Sanremo Women, adding to the anticipation for this year’s race.
Looking to make a stand will be Floortje Mackaij of the Netherlands, Paris 2024 bronze medalist Lotte Kopecky of Belgium, who stated that she will attempt her debut succes in these races, and Italian riders Elisa Longo Borghini, who last year won gold in the time trial event, and Chiara Consonni.
Notable Absences
A promising side note is that while Van der Poel will be missing this year, flooding the track with a burst of talent is the reigning world champion
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the schedule for the 2025 Gent-Wevelgem races?
- Who are the defending champions for the 2025 races?
The 2025 Gent-Wevelgem and Gent-Wevelgem Women races are scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 30, with the start and finish locations being Ypres and wevelgem, respectively.
The defending champions are Danmarks Mads Pedersen in the men’s race and Dutch Lorena Wiebes in the women’s race.
Conclusion
The 2025 Gent-Wevelgem races are set to be an exciting start to the Belgian road cycling classics season. With defending champions ready to defend their titles and a host of talented riders eager to make their mark, this year’s races promise to be thrilling events. Whether you’re following the men’s or women’s race, or both, get ready for the action live on March 30.