Feb 25, 2012; 11:15 AM ET
Sebastian Langeveld wins last years edition of Omloop Het Niewsblad over Juan Antonio Flecha. The conditions last year were more typical of the spring classics. (AP Photo/Yves Logghe)
This weekend is an important one to cycling fans in Europe, as the weekend features the first two races of the spring classics, Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussel-Kurrne.
The races in Belgium are famous for their use of cobblestones as well as the usually dreadful weather. Rain turns the old fashioned roads into a muddy skating rink, and creates a unique challenge.
This year however, after what was a rather cold and snowy winter for much of Europe, the races will feature rather dry and warm conditions.
Temperatures during todays Omloop Het Niewsblad race approached 50F (10C). Tomorrow's Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne looks to be partly sunny with highs breaching the 50-degree mark.
High pressure provided plenty of protection for the region from any unpleasant weather this weekend.
Looking ahead, the pattern for Europe looks rather warm and dry until sometime in early March; however, the major classics do not begin until the end of March and early April.
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