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Tour of Flanders will not take place on 5 april

  • 17 March 2020

Flanders Classics is forced to cancel the Tour of Flanders on the planned date. The biggest one day race in the world, which was scheduled for 5 April, will not be able to take place due to the measures taken by the government to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Join the Tour of Flanders Group Ride from home!

  • 26 March 2020

As we all know there will be no Tour of Flanders on April 5th. Don't worry, ‘Flanders Classics by Bkool’ invites you to join us from home on Saturday April 4th during our virtual Tour of Flanders Group Ride!

RIDE THE FINAL OF THE TOUR OF FLANDERS YOURSELF ON YOUR INDOOR TRAINER!

  • 19 March 2020

Unfortunately, the true Tour of Flanders has been cancelled for now, but you can still ride the final in our virtual competition Flanders Classics by Bkool.

Flanders Classics and Çois Cycling launch exclusive Tour of Flanders collection

  • 10 March 2020

Flanders Classics and Çois Cycling Legacy, producer of clothing for on and off the bike, join forces. Together they release an exclusive clothing line linked to the Tour of Flanders. The collection includes T-shirts and sweaters for young and old. 

Discover the Tour of Flanders in a playful way

  • 27 February 2020

Those who are not riding bikes yet can already discover the Tour of Flanders. By means of the book ‘The water bottle of the Tour of Flanders’, little ones can learn more about Flanders’ Finest in a playful way.

104th Tour of Flanders: course virtually unchanged and five ‘Villages of De Ronde’

  • 6 February 2020

Sunday 5 April is probably marked with a big red circle around the date in many cycling fans’ calendars, both in and outside of Belgium. This also goes for Sint-Niklaas, Hamme, Berlare, Herzele and Zottegem. These villages look forward with great enthusiasm to the first Sunday of April. There are five of them in 2020 and 2021: ‘Villages of de Ronde’. They will join the party alongisde the virtually unchanged course between Antwerp and Oudenaarde.

Twofold Tour of Flanders winner Devolder says goodbye to cycling

  • 5 November 2019

At age 40, Stijn Devolder is putting his bike aside. After an 18-year career, the West-Fleming says goodbye to cycling with two victories in the Tour of Flanders on his record.

Get your VIP tickets now!

  • 15 October 2019

Do you want to experience the Tour of Flanders in an exclusive way on Sunday 5 April? Take a look at our VIP packages and choose the formula that suits you best.

Ronde Fan Ride 2020 : be quick to join!

  • 14 October 2019

The ‘Ronde Fan Ride’ is back! Want to ride the last 100 kilometres of “Flanders Finest” on the day of the Ronde yourself? Then now is your time!

Mads Pedersen : world champion to shine in the spring classics?

  • 30 September 2019

The 23-year-old Mads Pedersen is the new world champion! The Dane won in Yorkshire after a tough race in hellish conditions. To the fans of the spring classics, Pedersen is no stranger: in 2018 he finished second in the Tour of Flanders and in 2016 he wrote Ghent-Wevelgem U23 to his name.

Italian Alberto Bettiol surprises his competitors

  • 7 April 2019

The Italian Alberto Bettiol has surprisingly won the Tour of Flanders. It’s his first victory as a professional cyclist. He finished solo after an attack on the Oude Kwaremont with about 16 kilometers left. Kasper Asgreen (Deceuninck – Quick Step) and Alexander Kristoff (UAE Team Emirates) completed the podium.

Watch Tour of Flanders presentation live via Proximus Sports

  • 6 April 2019

For those unable to attend the presentation in Antwerp on Sunday morning, Proximus shall stream the ceremony live via the official Proximus Sports Facebook page, broadcasting live from 9:00 am.

Flanders Classics supports the Belgian National Lottery in the GP Stig...

  • 4 April 2019

Extending an existing partnership, Flanders Classics and the Belgian National Lottery have today announced a new initiative to take place during the men’s Tour of Flanders. On Sunday 7 April, the racers will be competing in a race-within-a-race during the “Grote Prijs Stig Broeckx”.

1969: the year of Merckx

  • 2 April 2019

Eddy Merckx welcomes us with a firm handshake when we arrive at his farm in Meise. The winner of the 1969 Tour of Flanders is beaming - the weather has improved and he can cycle outdoors again. He tells us about the brisk wind on his ride earlier today, which was not in any way comparable to the stormy conditions 50 years ago.

Defending champion Terpstra returns alongside world’s finest

  • 27 March 2019

Le 7 avril, Anvers accueillera le gratin mondial du cyclisme pour le départ du 103e Tour des Flandres. Parmi les noms présents sur la liste des participants provisoire, on trouve le tenant du titre Niki Terpstra, le champion du monde Valverde, Sagan, Matthews et les champions belges Naesen, Van Avermaet, Lampaert, Benoot et Vanmarcke.

Visit our fan zones!

  • 27 March 2019

​​​​​​​Clanging chains, panting racers, cheering supporters... Time and again, the Tour promises a cycling spectacle for fans and racers alike. From Antwerp to Oudenaarde, every supporter will be able to get to know the unique atmosphere of the Tour of Flanders close up. Supporters, unite!

Mobility info: plan your day!

  • 27 March 2019

During the weekend of Tour of Flanders, tens of thousands of cycling enthusiasts will come to Antwerp and the Oudenaarde region. To ensure traffic doesn’t get stuck, we have worked out a mobility plan.

Mathieu van der Poel will contest 4 spring races by Flanders Classics

  • 17 December 2018

This spring, Mathieu van der Poel will race in Gent-Wevelgem, Dwars Door Vlaanderen, the Tour of Flanders and the Brabantse Pijl.

Route of the 103rd Tour of Flanders practically the same as last year...

  • 12 December 2018

On Sunday 7 April 2019, the 103rd Tour of Flanders will kick off again in Antwerp, for the third consecutive year. The race starts at 10:30 a.m., and the riders must cover a 267-km route, crossing the finish line in Oudenaarde’s Minderbroedersstraat for the 8th year running.

World Champion Alejandro Valverde has his mind set on participating in...

  • 29 October 2018

There is a big chance of Alejandro Valverde participating in next year's Tour of Flanders. That's what the new World Champion said himself to the Spanish cycling magazine 'Ciclismo a fondo'.

Niki Terpstra triumphs on a phenomenal way in 102nd Tour of Flanders

  • 3 April 2018

Niki Terpstra has crowned himself as the new Tour of Flanders king. The Dutchman attacked at 26 km from the finish line and completed his phenomenal solo in Oudenaarde. Terpstra succeeds Philippe Gilbert, who completed the party at Quick-Step Floors with a 3rd place. The young Mads Pedersen was able to stay before the favorites and made a fantastic debut in "Flanders' Finest" with a 2nd place.

REACTIONS. Terpstra: "Fighting against the wind"

  • 3 April 2018

It was a heavy, but memorable edition of the Tour of Flanders. With Niki Terpstra "Flanders' most beautiful" got a deserved winner, and he shone after his fantastic effort. The Dutchman kept his tradition and commented with a song text in the interview afterwards.

Finish of the Ronde remains in Oudenaarde until at least 2023

  • 22 October 2016

Flanders Classics, organizer of the Ronde van Vlaanderen, and the city of Oudenaarde have come to an aggreement to extend their cooperation with 6 years. Till at least 2023, Oudenaarde will remain the place where the winner of “Flanders Finest” is crowned.