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Het Nieuwsblad/Ghent-Wevelgem In the turbulent heartland of one-day racing, the fate of two top Belgian Classics hangs in the balance. Spanish star Juan Antonio Flecha knows every inch of Het Nieuwsblad’s cobbled road to glory. In 2010, the doughty one-day veteran won it in spectacular style, alone at the finish line. In 2011, after ripping out of the pack, Flecha has only one, apparently slight, obstacle left between himself and a second straight victory: a little-known and inexperienced young Dutch rider. But Flecha is no longer as strong as he used to be and an intriguing duel ensues... In Ghent-Wevelgem, after nearly two years without a one-day victory, Tom Boonen finally roared back to the top in majestic style. And where better than at the same race where he first truly began to make his mark on the cobbled Classics, way back in 2004? Seven years on, Boonen has to overcome all the old obstacles once again: a bonejolting double ascent of the notorious Kemmel climb, gutsy last-minute breakaways who have no intention of being recaptured whatsoever, and a final, wild charge for the finish line. Two Classic Belgian races; two radically contrasting - but equally fascinating - sides of the sport: all on one superb 240 minute dvd of one-day racing at its purest. 2 race set. Approximate run time: 240 minutes.