Belgium is cycling country. The new season opened this weekend with the ‘Omloop Het Nieuwsblad’ organized by the popular daily Het Nieuwsblad. The ‘Omloop’ is not categorized as a ‘classic’ but it is a traditional, held since 1945.Football is very popular in this country but mainly among men whereas cycling is followed by young and old, male and female. Tens of thousands of people encourage the racers all along the track and watch…