The 2001 Gent–Wevelgem was the 63rd edition of the Gent–Wevelgem cycling race, a professional one-day road race held annually in Belgium. It took place on April 11, 2001, covering a distance of 214 kilometers, starting in Gent and finishing in Wevelgem. The race was the fifth event of the 2001 UCI Road World Cup, a series of ten major professional road races throughout the season.
The course is known for its flat sections, open to crosswinds, and a series of short, sharp climbs (known as bergs) in the Flemish Ardennes, including the Kemmelberg, which often proves decisive. The 2001 edition saw a challenging race that culminated in a sprint finish from a small leading group.
Results
| Position | Rider | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Hincapie (USA) | US Postal Service | 5h 01' 51" |
| 2 | Léon van Bon (NED) | Mercury–Viatel | s.t. |
| 3 | Steffen Wesemann (GER) | Team Telekom | s.t. |
| 4 | Andrei Tchmil (BEL) | Lotto–Adecco | s.t. |
| 5 | Rolf Sørensen (DEN) | CSC–World Online | s.t. |
| 6 | Daniele Nardello (ITA) | Mapei–Quick Step | + 4" |
| 7 | Tomáš Konečný (CZE) | Domina Vacanze–Elitron | + 4" |
| 8 | Biagio Conte (ITA) | Saeco Macchine per Caffè | + 13" |
| 9 | Lars Michaelsen (DEN) | Team CSC–World Online | + 13" |
| 10 | Gabriele Balducci (ITA) | Tacconi Sport | + 13" |