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The Classic Brugge-De Panne is one of the most important days for sprinters of the year. After abandoning its traditional three-day format in 2018, known as the Three Days of De Panne (Driedaagse van De Panne in Dutch), the race has established itself in both the men's and women's WorldTour as one of the most anticipated races for top sprinters.

 
Routes

Both the men's and women's races feature completely flat routes, with the main challenge being the passages through De Moeren, a famous area where strong winds can cause splits in the peloton.

The men's race on Wednesday covers 197 km and includes three laps of the final circuit, which features the passage through De Moeren, while the women's race on Thursday totals 152 km with two laps of the same circuit.

 
Men's Race Favorites

The winner of the last two editions, Jasper Philipsen (1200), leads a start list filled with sprinters: Jonathan Milan (1000), Olav Kooij (1000), Tim Merlier (800), Jordi Meeus (600), Juan Sebastián Milano (600), Biniam Girmay (800), Gerben Thijssen (600), Tobias Lund Andresen (400), Pascal Ackermann (600), Alexander Kristoff (800), Phil Bauhaus (800), Arnaud de Lie (800), Arnaud Démare (400), and Milan Fretin (400) are among the top contenders.

 
Women's Race Favorites

Lorena Wiebes (1200), Elisa Balsamo (1000), Charlotte Kool (1000), Chiara Consonni (800), Christina Schweinberger (600), Daria Pikulik (200), Clara Copponi (400), Sofia Bertizzolo (400), Marta Lach (400), Nienke Veenhoven (200), Lara Gillespie (200), Mylene De Zoete (400), Emma Norsgaard (400), and Julie De Wilde (200) are among the favorites for the women's race.

 
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