2015 Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne

The 2015 Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne was the 67th edition of the Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne cycling classic. It was run on 1 March 2015 and was rated as a 1.1 race as part of the 2015 UCI Europe Tour. The race was run over a 193 km (120 mi) course, starting and finishing in Kuurne; despite the name, the race did not at any point enter Brussels.[1][2] The race is traditionally the second race of the weekend that opens the Belgian classics season following the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, the 2015 edition of which was won by Ian Stannard (Team Sky).

2015 Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne
Cavendish (centre), Kristoff (left) and Viviani, the top three in the race
Race details
Dates1 March
Stages1
Distance193 km (119.9 mi)
Winning time4h 29' 00"
Results
  Winner  Mark Cavendish (GBR) (Etixx–Quick-Step)
  Second  Alexander Kristoff (NOR) (Team Katusha)
  Third  Elia Viviani (ITA) (Team Sky)

The race was won by Mark Cavendish (Etixx–Quick-Step) in a sprint finish. Cavendish beat Alexander Kristoff (Team Katusha) and Elia Viviani (Team Sky) in the sprint. Cavendish's team had split the race on the Oude Kwaremont, but the race came back together due to a strong headwind. After Philippe Gilbert (BMC Racing Team) made a late attack, Team Katusha led the peloton in the final kilometres. Cavendish held Kristoff's wheel in the final kilometres and was able to come around him to take his second victory in the race, following his win in 2012.[3]

Results
Result
Rank Rider Team Time
1  Mark Cavendish (GBR) Etixx–Quick-Step 4hr 29' 00"
2  Alexander Kristoff (NOR) Team Katusha +0"
3  Elia Viviani (ITA) Team Sky +0"
4  Tom Van Asbroeck (BEL) LottoNL–Jumbo +0"
5  Daniele Colli (ITA) Nippo–Vini Fantini +0"
6  Jean-Pierre Drucker (LUX) BMC Racing Team +0"
7  Jens Debusschere (BEL) Lotto–Soudal +0"
8  Kristian Sbaragli (ITA) MTN–Qhubeka +0"
9  Raymond Kreder (NED) Team Roompot +0"
10  Matteo Pelucchi (ITA) IAM Cycling +0"

References
  1. "Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne 2015 - Classic". ProCyclingStats.
  2. "Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne 2015 - Classic". ProCyclingStats.
  3. Benson, Daniel. "Cavendish sprints to Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne win". Cyclingnews.com. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
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