Gallery: Gent-Wevelgem 2023

With Gent-Wevelgem in the books, and the Tour of Flanders approaching in a matter of days, the spring classics are in full swing.

And just as the top riders are hitting their stride, so too are the photographers who bring us images of the races, from the highly circulated finish line shots to the lesser seen roadside views not captured on TV.

Jered Gruber, Ashley Gruber, and Chris Auld were dashing around the Flemish countryside last weekend capturing the action as Marlen Reusser and Christophe Laporte picked up wins for their dominant SD Worx and Jumbo Visma squads.

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Maike van der Duin was elated to snag a podium finish. (Photo: Gruber Images)

Flemish races make for picturesque backdrops both in the countryside and in cities. (Photo: Gruber Images)

Christophe Laporte and Wout van Aert made the winning move and held off a disorganized chase to snag another win for the yellow train. (Photo: Gruber Images)

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Rainy, muddy conditions always make things extra dramatic. (Photo: Gruber Images)

This race is technically now known as Gent-Wevelgem – In Flanders Fields. It passes by World War I battlegrounds and cemeteries. (Photo: Gruber Images)

Flemish fans won’t pass up an opportunity to watch a bike race. (Photo: Gruber Images)

The peloton rolls along at Gent-Wevelgem. (Photo: Gruber Images)

The Belgians know how to decorate for a bike race! (Photo: Chris Auld)

Gent-Wevelgem is a hard day for everyone. (Photo: Chris Auld)

There’s a clear fan favorite at the moment in Belgium. (Photo: Gruber Images)

…and everyone wants to get a picture of him. (Photo: Chris Auld)

Laporte and Van Aert had plenty of time to celebrate. (Photo: Gruber Images)

The view from a course-side restaurant. (Photo: Gruber Images)

Marlen Reusser attacked solo to win Gent-Wevelgem. (Photo: Gruber Images)

A bike race viewed from a chocolate shop — is there anything more Belgian? (Photo: Gruber Images)

The Flemish countryside delivers plenty of interesting photo opportunities. (Photo: Gruber Images)

Even the best might have to walk the cobbled climbs in the spring classics. (Photo: Gruber Images)

Fabio Jakobsen on the hunt. His Soudal Quick-Step team has had a lackluster spring campaign. (Photo: Chris Auld)