Team Sky out on the cobbles ahead of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

LottoNL.Jumbo also made a recon of the course on the same day Sky's Ian Stannard and Luke Rowe were out in preparation

20150226 / Cycling : Omloop Het Nieuwsblad training recognition / Ian STANDARD (Gbr) / Luke ROWE (Gbr) / photo Luc Claessen

(Image credit: ISPA/Claessen)

Cycling : Het Nieuwsblad training

Ian Stannard and Luke Rowe prepare for the first cobbles action of the season at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad (L.Claessen/ISPA)
(Image credit: ISPA/Claessen)

The first semi-Classic of the season, Omloop Het Nieuwsblad kicks-off on Saturday, and defending champion Ian Stannard was out on a route reconnaissance on Thursday with Team Sky teammate Luke Rowe.

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Richard Windsor

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Richard is digital editor of Cycling Weekly. Joining the team in 2013, Richard became editor of the website in 2014 and coordinates site content and strategy, leading the news team in coverage of the world's biggest races and working with the tech editor to deliver comprehensive buying guides, reviews, and the latest product news.


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