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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Watch: Belgian man stages brave lone protest against tarmacking of cobbled climb (video)
Local authorities in Belgium should have known better than to put tarmac down on a famous cobbled climb, with one local staging a brave lone protest.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Philippe Gilbert takes stunning solo victory in dramatic 2017 Tour of Flanders
Belgian champion Philippe Gilbert put in a performance of a lifetime to win De Ronde from a 55km solo breakaway
By Richard Windsor Published
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Wanty-Groupe Gobert return to racing for first time after death of Antoine Demoitié
The Belgian team will take to the startline of the Tour of Flanders with Antoine Demoitié at the forefront of their minds
By Gregor Brown 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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Mark Cavendish will race Tour of Flanders for first time since 2011
The 2020 Tour of Flanders just had a surprise addition to the start list, as Mark Cavendish will ride the Belgian Monument for the first time since 2011.
By Alex Ballinger 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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Tom Boonen prepares for final Classics showdown with Fabian Cancellara
Tom Boonen has set his sights on a final battle with Fabian Cancellara in this year's Spring Classics, but has no plans to retire himself any time soon
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Marianne Vos misses Tour of Flanders for a fourth year as a health precaution
Marianne Vos is trying to avoid succumbing to health issues she suffered throughout 2015
By Owen Rogers Published
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11 ways the pros modify their bikes for Paris-Roubaix
There's more to do than fit 28mm tyres when riding the cobbles, and professional riders and mechanics have plenty of tricks to improve comfort on the pavé.
By Richard Windsor Published
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Fabian Cancellara: 'Motor allegations hurt, but I didn't need to prove anything to anyone'
Cancellara says he proved throughout his career that he was capable of winning the world's biggest races
By Gregor Brown Published
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Marta Bastianelli continues winning streak with victory at Tour of Flanders 2019
Italian proves her scintillating form forcing the final selection on the Oude Kwaremont
By Owen Rogers Published
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'I thought I'd already lost the race': Mathieu van der Poel impresses in Flanders after fighting back from crash
Dutch champion was able to fight back for fourth place in his Tour of Flanders debut after crashing with 30km to go
By Gregor Brown Published
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By Tim Bonville-Ginn Last updated
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Alexander Kristoff wins Tour of Flanders
Man of the moment Alexander Kristoff out-paced fellow escapee Niki Terpstra to take the victory in the 2015 Tour of Flanders
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Who are the bookies's favourites to win the Tour of Flanders 2021?
The second of the five Monument of the year is almost upon us with the Tour of Flanders and some of the biggest names in cycling are down to race
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
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Matt Brammeier wins his weight in beer at Tour of Flanders
While other riders have their eye on the race win, Irish rider Matt Brammeier aimed to win a huge amount of beer at the Tour of Flanders
By Gregor Brown Published
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Geraint Thomas will lead Team Sky in Tour of Flanders
Welshman Geraint Thomas leads Sky's strong Classics squad in Sunday's Tour of Flanders
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Mathieu van der Poel says he ‘doesn’t draw any conclusions for the Tour of Flanders’ after struggling in Dwars door Vlaanderen
Mathieu van der Poel says he’s not drawing any conclusions for the Tour of Flanders, after he struggled through Dwars door Vlaanderen this week.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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No explanation for Sagan's Flanders flop
Team Cannondale say Peter Sagan's power numbers were the same as last year, he just couldn't hold on to Cancellara when it mattered.
By Gregor Brown Published
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'Clear leaders' make Team Sky squad stronger for the Classics, says Dave Brailsford
The Sky team principal says that there is less confusion about each team member's role for the Spring Classics, making the squad stronger as a whole
By Gregor Brown Published
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Who the bookmakers are backing for Tour of Flanders 2019
One of the biggest dates of the cycling season is just a few days away, and the excitement is mounting.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Peter Sagan: 'I am not like I was in the Tour of Flanders three years ago'
The three-time world champion's condition is improving after he fell ill last month
By Gregor Brown Published
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Wet cobbles possible at Tour of Flanders with rain forecast in coming days
With heavy rain forecast for the Flemish Ardennes in the coming days, the riders at the Tour of Flanders could have to contend with treacherous wet cobbles.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Motorbike rider responds after incident that took Julian Alaphilippe out of Tour of Flanders 2020
The motorbike rider involved in the incident that took Julian Alaphilippe out of the Tour of Flanders has spoken about the crash.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Now Mathieu van der Poel takes on Tour of Flanders day after Roubaix recon
Just a day after a big recon training session on the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix, Mathieu van der Poel crossed the border for another 138km on the stones.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Essential knowledge for the Tour of Flanders
Edward Pickering looks at eight things that dominate the pre-race talk ahead of tomorrow's Ronde van Vlaanderen.
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Epic days: Floods at the 1985 Tour of Flanders
With fewer than 25 riders making it to the finish, the 1985 Ronde was brutal even by Flandrian standards, writes Mick McMahon
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Lizzie Armitstead wins women's Tour of Flanders
Lizzie Armitstead continues stellar season with win in women's Tour of Flanders in a photo finish with Emma Johansson
By Nigel Wynn 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