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June 7, 2026
17th Dwars door de Westhoek 2026 🇧🇪 (1.1) WE – Boezinge – Boezinge : 131,6 km
Dwars door de Westhoek is a UCI 1.1 classification that unfolds across the windswept,
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June 7, 2026
17th Dwars door de Westhoek 2026 🇧🇪 (1.1) WE – Boezinge – Boezinge : 131,6 km
Dwars door de Westhoek is a UCI 1.1 classification that unfolds across the windswept, low-lying farmland and coastal plains of West Flanders, where the terrain is defined by its flat to gently rolling roads, narrow lanes, and the ever-present threat of crosswinds. The course weaves through a landscape of open fields, drainage ditches, and scattered villages, with roads that twist and turn unpredictably, forcing riders to fight for position at every corner. While the gradients are minimal, the race is far from simple, as the wind often howls across the exposed countryside, creating echelons and splitting the peloton into fragmented groups. The roads are narrow and technical, with sudden changes in surface texture, tight roundabouts, and sharp bends that demand constant focus and precise bike handling.
The race dynamics are shaped by these relentless winds and technical challenges, with attacks often launching during moments of wind-induced chaos or on the rare, short rises that punctuate the route. The final kilometers frequently feature a fast, technical run-in through the streets of a small town, where a reduced bunch sprint or a small breakaway group contests the line in a high-speed dash. Dwars door de Westhoek rewards resilience, tactical intelligence, and the ability to endure the unpredictable conditions of Flanders’ western reaches, embodying the gritty, unrelenting spirit of Belgian racing.
Federica Venturelli (UAE Team ADQ) outkicked Lonneke Uneken (VolkerWessels Cycling) and Marta Lach (SD Worx-Protime) for the victory in a reduced group sprint at Dwars door de Westhoek.
The 21-year-old Venturelli threw her bike across the line but had room to spare for her second victory of the season.
The breakaway group entered the final circuits with 13 riders and held a 30-second gap with 30km to race. On the final lap, eight riders continued to drive the pace: Venturelli, Uneken, Lach with Femke Markus of SD Worx-Protime, Kathrin Schweinberger (Human Powered Health), Shari Bossuyt and Niccole Steigenga (AG Insurance-Soudal), and Anna van Wersch (Lotto Intermarche).
Julia Kopecký (SD Worx-Protime) rejoined the front group and then attacked with 3km to go. Venturelli launched her acceleration around SD Worx-Protime riders Markus and Lach to earn the victory.
Results :
 WE </strong> - Boezinge - Boezinge : 131,6 km
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Dwars door de Westhoek is a UCI 1.1 classification that unfolds across the windswept, low-lying farmland and coastal plains of West Flanders, where the terrain is defined by its flat to gently rolling roads, narrow lanes, and the ever-present threat of crosswinds. The course weaves through a landscape of open fields, drainage ditches, and scattered villages, with roads that twist and turn unpredictably, forcing riders to fight for position at every corner. While the gradients are minimal, the race is far from simple, as the wind often howls across the exposed countryside, creating echelons and splitting the peloton into fragmented groups. The roads are narrow and technical, with sudden changes in surface texture, tight roundabouts, and sharp bends that demand constant focus and precise bike handling.
The race dynamics are shaped by these relentless winds and technical challenges, with attacks often launching during moments of wind-induced chaos or on the rare, short rises that punctuate the route. The final kilometers frequently feature a fast, technical run-in through the streets of a small town, where a reduced bunch sprint or a small breakaway group contests the line in a high-speed dash. Dwars door de Westhoek rewards resilience, tactical intelligence, and the ability to endure the unpredictable conditions of Flanders’ western reaches, embodying the gritty, unrelenting spirit of Belgian racing.
Federica Venturelli (UAE Team ADQ) outkicked Lonneke Uneken (VolkerWessels Cycling) and Marta Lach (SD Worx-Protime) for the victory in a reduced group sprint at Dwars door de Westhoek.
The 21-year-old Venturelli threw her bike across the line but had room to spare for her second victory of the season.
The breakaway group entered the final circuits with 13 riders and held a 30-second gap with 30km to race. On the final lap, eight riders continued to drive the pace: Venturelli, Uneken, Lach with Femke Markus of SD Worx-Protime, Kathrin Schweinberger (Human Powered Health), Shari Bossuyt and Niccole Steigenga (AG Insurance-Soudal), and Anna van Wersch (Lotto Intermarche).
Julia Kopecký (SD Worx-Protime) rejoined the front group and then attacked with 3km to go. Venturelli launched her acceleration around SD Worx-Protime riders Markus and Lach to earn the victory.
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