Strava stats show what it takes to compete in the final of Tour of Flanders 2019

A glimpse at the huge efforts it takes to compete for the win

This is what it takes to compete in the Tour of Flanders (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

(Image credit: Tim de Waele)

The Tour of Flanders is described by many the hardest race in the world.

Covering 270km of relentless cobbled climbs, only the most experienced and toughest riders can battle for victory.

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