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Gent Wevelgem gallery: Windy weather, wild sprint finishes

The men's and women's pelotons face a tough day of cobblestones and wind as a string of Belgian classics get underway with Gent-Wevelgem.

April 1, 2019 VeloNews.com

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Gent-Wevelgem — Gracie Elvin led the peloton past the Bell tower of Gent in the women’s race. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

Gent-Wevelgem — Two riders were faced with the decision to bridge or to drop back to the women’s peloton. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

Gent-Wevelgem — Christine Majerus led the field through a gravel section of the course. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

Gent-Wevelgem — Chantal Blaak got in position for a cobbled descent. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

Gent-Wevelgem — Coryn Rivera appeared to have crashed, showing a torn jersey and bibs. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

Gent-Wevelgem — Katarzyna Niewiadoma led the charge up one of many cobbled climbs. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

Gent-Wevelgem — Ellen van Dijk crested a climb ahead of the field. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

8th — Team Sunweb was very active at the front of the Women’s WorldTour race. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

Gent-Wevelgem — Emilia Fahlin set the pace on the climb. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

Gent-Wevelgem — The road narrowed forcing riders to fight for position. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

Gent-Wevelgem — Kirsten Wild and Lorena Wiebes fought for the line after 137 kilometers of racing. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

Gent-Wevelgem — Kirsten Wild had that extra kick in her legs to claim victory at Gent-Wevelgem. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

Gent-Wevelgem — The men’s peloton cruised past Town Hall in Bailleul City, Belgium. Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images

81st — Fans from around the world were out to support their favorite riders. Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images

Gent-Wevelgem — Peter Sagan led the breakaway. Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images

Gent-Wevelgem — The men’s peloton filled the road with color at Gent-Wevelgem. Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images

Gent-Wevelgem — Photo: Nico Vereecken-Pool/Getty Images

Gent-Wevelgem — John Degenkolb was feeling strong and pushed the pace. Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images

Gent-Wevelgem — Alexander Kristoff showed his form before the sprint attacking on the climbs. Photo by Nico Vereecken-Pool/Getty Images

Gent-Wevelgem — Niki Terpstra was full-gas through the gravel. Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images

Gent-Wevelgem — Alexander Kristoff was the strongest and took the sprint win at Gent-Wevelgem. Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images

Gent-Wevelgem — John Degenkolb collapsed in exhaustion after finishing second to Kristoff. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

Gent-Wevelgem — Alexander Kristoff let out a sigh of relief after crossing the line. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

Gent-Wevelgem — Alexander Kristoff celebrated his victory with a little bubbly. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

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