Women Elite race info
- 0d
- 0h
- 0m
- 0s
Official Fan Guide
Looking for all the practical information about Tour of Flanders? Then discover our Official Fan Guide below. In the guide, you can consult the timetable and the course on street level, and you can also read all about mobility, fan zones and the not-to-be-missed team presentations in Antwerp and Oudenaarde. Be prepared for Flanders' Finest!
Course
Just as in the previous editions, Oudenaarde will be the epicentre of the Tour of Flanders for women, hosting both the start and the finish. Last year, Lotte Kopecky was victorious in Flanders' Finest for the third time. This year too, the Koppenberg is included in the race, as is the duo of the Tour of Flanders: Oude Kwaremont and Paterberg. Discover the Official Fan Guide below, including the timetable and the course on street level.
Start: Markt in Oudenaarde - 13:25
Finish: Minderbroedersstraat in Oudenaarde - around 17:35
Distance: 164,1 km
Participants
Who will follow in the footsteps of Lotte Kopecky on Sunday 5 April? Discover the provisional start list of the women's Tour of Flanders below.
Programme
Tour of Flanders is unquestionably one of the biggest cycling events internationally. Every cycling fan is not only captivated by Flanders’ Finest on the race day itself. The race also keeps the cycling world engaged in the days and weeks before the event. Find out below all that’s on offer around the Tour of Flanders.
In Oudenaarde, there is a lot to experience in the context of the Tour of Flanders. Discover the programme:
- 11:30: Team presentation Women Elite at the Markt
- 13:07: Passage Men Elite at the Markt
- 13:25: Start Women Elite at the Markt
- 14:15: Special Olympics race at Minderbroedersstraat
- 15:18: Passage Women Elite at the Markt
- 16:30: Finish Men Elite at Minderbroedersstraat
- 17:35: Finish Women Elite at Minderbroedersstraat
These are the Tour of Flanders fan zones:
- Fan zone Koppenberg (10:00 - 19:00)
- Fan zone Oude Kwaremont (10:00 - 19:00)
- Fan zone Paterberg (10:00 - 19:00)
- Fan zone Hotond & Oude Kruisberg (10:00 - 19:00)
- Fan zone Finish Oudenaarde (13:00 - 19:00)
Not only the professionals will give it their all on Sunday 5 April. At the finish line on Minderbroedersstraat in Oudenaarde, the Special Olympics athletes will start from 14:15. One by one, they will ride an individual time trial on a 2 km course. They will cycle to the turning point beneath the flamme rouge of the professional races, then turn back to finish under the official finish arch of the Tour of Flanders.
Fan zones
Going wild when Tadej Pogačar unleashes another attack on Oude Kwaremont? Or shouting Lotte Kopecky up Paterberg? These are just two of the many scenarios you can experience from the front row on Sunday, April 5. Discover the Tour of Flanders fan zones below. Curious about how to get to the fan zone of your choice most easily? Click the button below and discover the mobility information.
The fan zone at the Oude Kwaremont will be open from 10:00 to 19:00.
- 13:30 | Passage Men Elite
- 15:17 | Passage Men Elite
- 16:09 | Passage Men Elite
- 17:12 | Passage Women Elite
The fan zone at the Paterberg will be open from 10:00 to 19:00.
- 15:22 | Passage Men Elite
- 16:13 | Passage Men Elite
- 17:17 | Passage Women Elite
The fan zone at the Kruisberg will be open from 10:00 to 19:00.
- 15:04 | Passage Men Elite
- 15:56 | Passage Men Elite
- 16:57 | Passage Women Elite
The fan zone at the Koppenberg will be open from 10:00 to 19:00.
- 15:30 | Passage Men Elite
- 16:29 | Passage Women Elite
The fan zone in Oudenaarde is located at the finish line on Minderbroedersstraat, close to the Markt. The fan zone will be open from 13:00 to 19:00.
- 11:30: Team presentation Women Elite at the Markt
- 13:07: Passage Men Elite at the Markt
- 13:25: Start Women Elite at the Markt
- 14:15: Special Olympics race at Minderbroedersstraat
- 15:18: Passage Women Elite at the Markt
- 16:21: Finish Men Elite at Minderbroedersstraat
- 17:27: Finish Women Elite at Minderbroedersstraat
Broadcasters
Can you not be present on Sunday, April 5th? No worries! Below you will find an overview of the broadcasters on which you can follow the Tour of Flanders!
- BEL - VRT & RTL
- NLD - NOS
- FRA - France Télévisions
- DEN - TV2
- SUI - SRF zwei / RTS.ch / SRF.ch / RTS deux
- UK - TNT Sports
- CAN - FloBikes
- USA - FloBikes
- AUS - SBS
- EUR - MAX/Discovery+ & Eurosport 1 International
- ASIA - MAX/Discovery+ & Eurosport 1 International
- LATAM - ESPN
- AFR - SuperSport
This list will be updated in the lead-up to the race.
Lotte Kopecky
2.
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot
3.
Liane Lippert
4.
Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney
5.
Mary Le Court de Billot
6.
Letizia Borghesi
7.
Elise Chabbey
8.
Ellen van Dijk
9.
Puck Pieterse
10.
Marlen Reusser
Results 2025
Lotte Kopecky has claimed her third victory in the Tour of Flanders. She accelerated on the Oude Kwaremont, creating a leading group of four that rode together to Oudenaarde. In the sprint, she beat Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, Liane Lippert, and Katarzyna Niewiadoma. With this new win in Flanders’ Finest, Kopecky crowns herself the sole record holder.
Play along and win!
Do you follow the Flanders Classics races closely from your couch or along the course? Do you want a chance to win great prizes offered by the race partners? Then don’t forget to claim your free Digital Goodiebag!
Ride Flanders’ Finest yourself
Conquer the iconic Flemish climbs and cobbled sectors one day before Tadej Pogačar and Lotte Kopecky. Sign up now for We Ride Flanders, your Tour of Flanders sportive, on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
Become a partner
Ready to set the pace with us? Please do not hesitate to contact us or to download the partner brochure via the buttons below and discover all our business possibilities for establishing a sustainable partnership. Does your company share our vision and core values and would you like to know more about opportunities to work together? We will gladly make time for an exploratory discussion and we thank you in advance for your interest in Flanders Classics or one of our events.
