Race details | |
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Date | February |
Region | Oostmalle, Belgium |
English name | International Closingaward Oostmalle |
Discipline | Cyclo-cross |
Competition | C1 |
Organiser | Wieler Supporters Club Oostmalle |
History | |
First edition | 1995 |
Editions | 30 (as of 2024) |
First winner | Paul Herygers (BEL) |
Most wins | Niels Albert (BEL)(6 wins) |
Most recent | Niels Vandeputte (BEL) |
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