Debutants
Koen Vekemans is the youngest debutant in Nokere Koerse in 1988. There are 8 debutants.
| # | Rider | Team | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VEKEMANS Koen | Lotto - Eddy Merckx | 21y + 158d |
| 2 | WILLEMS Ludwig | Lotto - Eddy Merckx | 22y + 77d |
| 3 | CECI Armando | Sigma - Fina | 22y + 109d |
| 4 | BRUYNEEL Johan | S.E.F.B. - Tonissteiner | 23y + 245d |
| 5 | JANSSENS Danny | Sigma - Fina | 25y + 13d |
| 6 | DE BACKER Gino | ADR - Mini Flat - IOC | 25y + 106d |
| 7 | LURQUIN André | Lotto - Eddy Merckx | 26y + 241d |
| 8 | STEVENSON Peter | 7 Eleven - Hoonved | 29y + 47d |