Omega Pharma - Quick-Step Cycling Team has announced the selection that will participate in Dwars door Vlaanderen. There are 11 climbs in the 2014 edition: Nieuwe Kwaremont, Kettenberg/Holleweg, Leberg, Valkenberg, Eikenberg, Taiienberg, Oude Kwaremont, Paterberg, Vossenhol, Holstraat, and Nokereberg.

The day after tomorrow, Wednesday March 26, Dwars door Vlaanderen is scheduled. This semi-classic race is part of the Europe Tour. The finish lies in Waregem. That city is not only visited by the peloton Wednesday, but also by American president Barack Obama. His visit has an influence on the organization and the track.

The Russian WorldTour team Katusha left for Belgium to start in a series of prestigious one-day race. The first one, Dwars Door Vlaanderen, will be held on Wednesday, March 26th.

The Belkin Pro Cycling TEAM is almost ready for Belgium’s Dwars door Vlaanderen. This weekend the riders will dot the I’s by racing Handzame Classic or Milano-Sanremo, or training on the Flemish roads that complete the Belgian one-day race. With a balanced formation, the team of Sports Director Jan Boven will start ‘Dwars’ with multiple scenarios in mind.