Tour of Flanders

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

By Alex Ballinger Published 8 April 19

The world champion says he's not sure if he'll get as close to victory again but that he was happy with his performance

By Jonny Long Published 8 April 19

What a day to be an Italian cycling fan!

By Stephen Puddicombe Published 7 April 19

Alberto Bettiol took the first win of his professional career at the 2019 Tour of Flanders with an emphatic solo move.  

By Alex Ballinger Published 7 April 19

Mathieu van der Poel was caught in a bizarre lone crash during the Tour of Flanders.

By Alex Ballinger Published 7 April 19

Niki Terpstra has crashed out of the Tour of Flanders as he looked to defend his 2018 title.

By Alex Ballinger Published 7 April 19

We take a look at what to expect in one of the year's biggest races, the Tour of Flanders

By Stephen Puddicombe Published 6 April 19

The world champion says it's the perfect time to try his hand at a Monument he's never ridden

By Gregor Brown Published 2 March 19

It may have looked like Niki Terpstra was flying for the final 25km of the Tour of Flanders, but the Strava stats show the full effect of the brutal race.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 3 April 18

We take a look at the main talking points from the 2018 edition of the Tour of Flanders

By Stephen Puddicombe Published 1 April 18

Dutchman Niki Terpstra adds a Tour of Flanders victory to his 2018 E3 Harelbeke win and 2014 Paris-Roubaix title after a trademark long-range solo attack

By Nigel Wynn Published 1 April 18

Tour of Flanders odds: Peter Sagan and Greg Van Avermaet lead the betting ahead of the 2018 Tour of Flanders, with Philippe Gilbert also rated highly.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 29 March 18

Peter Sagan is being tipped to win another unprecedented treble, with the bookies putting him as favourite for Milan-San Remo, Flanders, and Roubaix.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 20 February 18

Quick-Step Floors have decided not to select Tour of Flanders winner Philippe Gilbert for Paris-Roubaix, opting to rest him ahead of the Ardennes Classics.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 4 April 17

Footage from the roadside shows how Peter Sagan crashed and brought down Greg Van Avermaet and Oliver Naesen

By Gregor Brown Published 3 April 17

Belgian champion Philippe Gilbert put in a performance of a lifetime to win De Ronde from a 55km solo breakaway

By Richard Windsor Published 2 April 17

Slovak says he was unaware at the time that he had come into contact with Maxime Vantomme (WB Veranclassic-Aqua Protect)

By Gregor Brown Published 30 March 17

We pick seven aspects of Sunday's Tour of Flanders that should help make it one of the best races of the year

By Stephen Puddicombe Published 29 March 17

Everyone likes an upset, and with the unpredictable Spring Classics coming up soon, there are plenty of riders who could defy the odds on the cobbles.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 22 February 17

We take a look at the odds being given on the leading contenders for Paris-Roubaix, Tour of Flanders, Milan-San Remo and La Fleche Wallonne

By Nigel Wynn Published 21 February 17

Tour of Flanders podium hostess Lien Crapoen has defended her role, arguing that there is much more to her race day role than most people get to see.

By Gregor Brown Published 19 January 17

Swedish Champion Emma Johansson's amazing three-week recovery after collarbone surgery sees her taking on the cobbles of Flanders

By Owen Rogers Published 6 April 15

Team Sky Classics sports director Servais Knaven says it would be crazy not to take Geraint Thomas to the Tour of Flanders if he's willing to ride it

By Gregor Brown Published 25 March 16

Tom Boonen will lead a star-studded Quick-Step Floors team at the Tour of Flanders, with a number of riders capable of winning the famous race.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 2 April 17

Geraint Thomas, Michal Kwiatkowski and Sky team-mates turned back from riding on cobbled sector of Tour of Flanders route

By Nigel Wynn Published 1 April 16

Movistar's Imanol Erviti rides in the breakaway all day to claim seventh at the Tour of Flanders and makes history for his nation in the process

By Stuart Clarke Published 4 April 16

Italian Vincenzo Nibali plays down expectations that he could go for the victory in Sunday's Tour of Flanders after his win in Milan-San Remo

By Gregor Brown Published 30 March 18