A breakaway of six riders was able to stay away in the 189.1km opening stage of Driedaagse De Panne - Koksijde on Tuesday, in a stage where the opening 14.5km were neutralized due to expectations of high winds. The Belgian race comes just two days after extreme winds affected Gent - Wevelgem.
 
                 
                 
                 
                 
             
                                    








 
                         
            
             
             
            
             
            
             
             
             
            
            
                             
                