Elisa Longo Borghini, who recently recovered from a concussion, aims for her second consecutive win after her success at À travers les Flandres.

Another key competitor is Anna van der Breggen, celebrating her 35th birthday and seeking her first victory since returning to competition.

Remco Evenepoel is also making his return in the men's race after a period of sidelining.

Today marks the 65th edition of the Brabantse Pijl, a prestigious cycling event in Belgium that features both men's and women's races.

Notably, defending champion Benoît Cosnefroy is absent due to injury, creating an open field for competitors like Wout Van Aert and Tom Pidcock.

The women's race kicks off at 11:25 AM, followed by the men's race at 1:30 PM local time.

The men's race will cover a distance of 162.5 kilometers starting from Berseel, while the women's race will span 125.7 kilometers starting from Lennik.

As a 1.Pro event, the Brabantse Pijl attracts top talent from the cycling world.

Prominent riders like Marianne Vos and Olympic champion Kristin Faulkner are expected to make a significant impact in the women's race.

Belgian viewers can enjoy a free stream of the event on Sporza, while international audiences have various streaming options.

In the UK, fans can watch the races on TNT Sports and Discovery+, while viewers in the US and Canada can tune in via FloBikes.

For those outside Belgium, using NordVPN is recommended for secure and legal access to the race streams.