Gert Steegmans (BEL/Trek Factory Racing) was simply blown into a ditch 2 meters down, off the road by the fierce winds (up to 80km/h) in the infamous Moeren, as other passing riders lean into the wind to be able to stay on the bike.
His bike went under and the team mechanic had to go fish it out. Steegmans abandoned at the spot with an injury to the face.

77th Gent-Wevelgem 2015