The 2013 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad took place on 23 February 2013. It was the 68th edition of the international classic Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.

Team Katusha's Luca Paolini of Italy beat Omega Pharma–Quick-Step's Stijn Vandenbergh of Belgium in a two-up sprint.[1][2]

Teams

Non ProTeams teams are indicated by an asterisk below. Each of the 25 teams were permitted up to eight riders, for a total of 198 riders.

Results

[1][2]

Cyclist Team Time
1  Luca Paolini (ITA) Team Katusha 4h 52' 15"
2  Stijn Vandenbergh (BEL) Omega Pharma–Quick-Step s.t.
3  Sven Vandousselaere (BEL) Topsport Vlaanderen–Baloise + 1' 13"
4  Geraint Thomas (GBR) Team Sky + 1' 13"
5  Greg Van Avermaet (BEL) BMC Racing Team + 1' 13"
6  Marco Bandiera (ITA) IAM Cycling + 1' 13"
7  Sylvain Chavanel (FRA) Omega Pharma–Quick-Step + 1' 13"
8  Jürgen Roelandts (BEL) Lotto–Belisol + 1' 13"
9  Maarten Wynants (BEL) Blanco Pro Cycling + 1' 13"
10  Egoitz García (ESP) Cofidis + 1' 13"

References

  1. ^ a b Brecht Decaluwé (23 February 2013). "Paolini wins Omloop Het Nieuwsblad". CyclingNews.com.
  2. ^ a b Kyle Moore (23 February 2013). "Paolini wins one-on-one sprint with Vandenbergh in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad". Velonation.com.