Tour of Flanders
Tour of Flanders coverage from Cycling Weekly, with up to date race results, rider profiles and news and reports.
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Niki Terpstra uploads Tour of Flanders ride to Strava, revealing the stats behind his stunning victory
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
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'Teams have to change tactics with Quick-Step for Roubaix, or they are being led to the slaughter'
Quick-Step Floors have used their strength in depth to dominate the Classics this season, and will look to continue that trend at Paris-Roubaix
By Gregor Brown • Published
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FDJ riders round on Tony Martin to accuse him of causing massive Tour of Flanders crash (video)
Tony Martin has been on the receiving end of accusations that he caused a major pile-up at the Tour of Flanders after "squeezing" a rider into a ditch.
By Henry Robertshaw • Published
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Vincenzo Nibali on Tour of Flanders debut: 'I've never seen anything like it'
Italian star Vincenzo Nibali gives his verdict on his first ever experience racing the Tour of Flanders
By Gregor Brown • Published
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Luke Rowe 'back to best' despite disappointment of Tour of Flanders disqualification
Welshman Luke Rowe says that his disqualification from the Tour of Flanders has fired him up for next weekend's Paris-Roubaix
By Vern Pitt • Published
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Peter Sagan: 'If the other riders don't wake up, it's going to be like this'
"It's not just me that they need to beat" Peter Sagan said of his rivals after Quick-Step Floors dominated the Tour of Flanders
By Gregor Brown • Published
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Five things we learned from the 2018 Tour of Flanders
We take a look at the main talking points from the 2018 edition of the Tour of Flanders
By Stephen Puddicombe • Published
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Anna van der Breggen proves her strength with women's Tour of Flanders win
Dutchwoman Anna van der Breggen attacks 27km from the finish to net a solo victory in the 2018 Tour of Flanders
By Owen Rogers • Published
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Niki Terpstra leaves rivals reeling with amazing Tour of Flanders solo win
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
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Luke Rowe disqualified from Tour of Flanders: 'I'm just gutted'
Team Sky Welshman Luke Rowe reportedly rode onto bike path in among spectators during the Tour of Flanders
By Nigel Wynn • Published
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Peter Sagan on aiming for second Tour of Flanders win: ‘Sometimes it’s better not to think about it and just do it’
Pre-race favourite Peter Sagan says that he and his Bora-Hansgrohe team are ready to take on the Tour of Flanders on Sunday: "we are strong enough and with the power to be in the front in Flanders"
By Gregor Brown • Published
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Not possible to do full cobbled Classics and Ardennes campaign, says Michal Kwiatkowski
The former world champion says he had to prioritise the Ardennes races and skip most of the cobbled Classics this year, except the Tour of Flanders
By Gregor Brown • Published
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Vincenzo Nibali: 'I'm not going to risk my season in the Tour of Flanders'
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
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Alejandro Valverde decides against racing Tour of Flanders despite strong Dwars Door Vlaanderen performance
Alejandro Valverde has decided not to race the Tour of Flanders despite riding to an impressive 11th place finish in Dwars Door Vlaanderen on Wednesday.
By Henry Robertshaw • Published
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Tour of Flanders odds: Who are the bookmakers tipping for victory?
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
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'I'm in good shape, I love the race route': Alejandro Valverde tempted to ride the Tour of Flanders
Alejandro Valverde says that he has not 100 per cent excluded the possibility that he will stay on in Belgium after Wednesday's Dwars Door Vlaanderen
By Nigel Wynn • Published
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Check out six of the key Tour of Flanders climbs on Strava
Eighteen climbs make up the modern Tour of Flanders, each of them with their own characteristics. Here are six of the key ascents of the famous Classic as Strava segments
By Stuart Clarke • Published
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Lance Armstrong pulls out of controversial Tour of Flanders appearance just three days ahead of event
Lance Armstrong has now pulled out of a planned speaking engagement at an event connected to the Tour of Flanders due to a "personal matter".
By Henry Robertshaw • Published
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There are still five days to go until the Tour of Flanders, but one fan is already camping out to secure his spot
One dedicated fan is already camping out at the base of the Paterberg five days ahead of the Tour of Flanders in order to guarantee himself the best spot.
By Henry Robertshaw • Published
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Cyclocross world champion Wout van Aert targetting top 10 in Tour of Flanders debut
Cyclocross world champion Wout Van Aert says that he will be targetting a top 10 at the Tour of Flanders when he makes his debut at the race next month.
By Henry Robertshaw • Published
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Bookies back Peter Sagan to win unprecedented Milan-San Remo/Tour of Flanders/Paris-Roubaix treble
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
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Vincenzo Nibali on Tour of Flanders debut: 'I know nothing about it, just what I've seen on TV'
The Italian is looking to line-up in Flanders in April, with one eye on preparing for the Tour de France's cobbled stage in July
By Gregor Brown • Published
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Lance Armstrong warned about attending Tour of Flanders events by UCI president
David Lappartient says that Lance Armstrong's attendance of events at the 2018 Tour of Flanders is 'not a good idea'
By Gregor Brown • Published
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'Lance Armstrong's invitation to the Tour of Flanders is absolutely reprehensible'
The news that Lance Armstrong has been invited to speak at an event before the 2018 Tour of Flanders has been met with criticism
By Gregor Brown • Published
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Tour of Flanders organiser invites Lance Armstrong to speak at pre-race event
Disgraced former rider Lance Armstrong will speak at the inaugural Tour of Flanders Business Academy
By Gregor Brown • Published
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Miss the old Tour of Flanders? Omloop Het Nieuwsblad returns to Muur van Geraardsbergen finale
The 2018 edition of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad will allow fans to enjoy the old finale of the Tour of Flanders, with the Muur van Geraardsbergen at centre stage.
By Henry Robertshaw • Published
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What's it like to ride the Tour of Flanders sportive?
We travelled to Belgium to ride the famous cobbled climbs on the Tour of Flanders Sportive the day before the pros.
By Paul Norman • Published
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Peter Sagan still in pain after Tour of Flanders crash
Peter Sagan's Bora-Hansgrohe team say that the world champion is still suffering after crash in the Tour of Flanders, but hopes to be fully fit for Roubaix.
By Gregor Brown • Published
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Philippe Gilbert not selected for Quick-Step's Paris-Roubaix team after Flanders win
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