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Asgreen wins 105th Tour of Flanders

  • 4 April 2021

After a fairly calm start the race exploded with 50km remaining. The Dane Asgreen and the Dutchman Van der Poel shaped the race and could sprint for victory in Oudenaarde. The Dane was the strongest. Van Avermaet finished in 3rd place.

Antwerp and Bruges alternate hosting of the Ronde

  • 4 April 2021

Starting next year, the cities of Antwerp and Bruges have a 6-year agreement for the organization of the start of the Tour of Flanders. Both cities will alternately host the start of Flanders' Finest.

New partnership between La Passione and Flanders Classics

  • 11 February 2021

Starting in the spring of 2021, La Passione and Flanders Classics will join forces. As part of the new partnership between the Italian brand and Flanders Classics, an exclusive Ronde van Vlaanderen collection will be launched by La Passione.

Safety first with new partner Boplan

  • 31 March 2021

You may have noticed the yellow Boplan Race Barriers and Race Totems at previous races. Flanders Classics is joining forces with Boplan to make the beautiful, yet sometimes dangerous cycling a lot safer.

Buff® and Tour of Flanders join forces

  • 4 March 2021

Original BUFF S.A., manufacturer of neck and head accessories for sport and lifestyle, joins forces with Flanders’ Finest pro race and the brand-new event Flanders Gravel, as a full Tour of Flanders collection will be released. The collection includes an Original Multifunctional Neckwear, a CoolNet UV® Headband and three different caps: a Trucker Cap, a Pack Bike Cap and an Underhelmet; and aims to bring sport and lifestyle closer together.

Topteams ready for Flanders' Finest

  • 23 February 2021

The Tour of Flanders is traditionally one of the highlights of the season for many teams. In addition to the 19 UCI WorldTeams, 6 UCI ProTeams will be at the start of Flanders’ Finest. The winner of the 105th edition of the Ronde will therefore be a rider from one of these 25 participating teams.

We Ride Flanders postponed

  • 19 February 2021

Unfortunately we can’t welcome cycling enthusiasts this year at the start of their Tour of Flanders due to Covid-circumstances. That’s why the sportive has been rescheduled to September 18th.

Flanders Classics and GeoDynamics join forces again

  • 11 February 2021

Few cycling fans realise that the race is actually a gigantic event that is constantly on the move. In order to keep an overview of this constantly moving caravan, Flanders Classics and GeoDynamics will also be working closely together in 2021.

FLANDERS CLASSICS WELCOMES CAR PARTNER BMW

  • 23 December 2020

As this exceptional year draws to a close, Flanders Classics announces a new partnership. From 2021, BMW Belux will be the official car partner of the organiser of such prestigious races as the Tour of Flanders.

FLANDERS CLASSICS PARTNERS WITH RGT AND META ON VIRTUAL CYCLING PROJECT: PROXIMUS CYCLING eSERIES

  • 18 December 2020

From today on, cycling enthusiasts can discover the virtual world of the Proximus Cycling eSeries. Flanders Classics, title partner Proximus, META as an eSports specialist and virtual cycling platform RGT offer challenges all year round in a free and realistic cycling environment. First challenge on the programme: the Paterberg challenge.

Van der Poel cheers after very close sprint

  • 18 October 2020

An exceptional edition of the Tour of Flanders got an exceptional final. Van der Poel and Van Aert were so daring that a very close sprint had to decide on the victory. Van der Poel won the 104th edition of Flanders’ Fienst before Wout Van Aert. Kristoff sprinted to third place in the chasing group.

World Champion and strong flandriens at the start

  • 15 October 2020

On the provisional list of participants of the Tour of Flanders there are many strong and motivated challengers for title defending champion Bettiol and world champion Alaphilippe. Van Aert and Van der Poel, among others, will do everything possible between Antwerp and Oudenaarde to win the last monument of the 2020 cycling season.

Enjoy the cycling season to the fullest thanks to a change in the starting hours of the classics

  • 26 August 2020

The 2020 cycling calendar is completely upside down, with a particularly busy agenda in the autumn. For example, all the postponed spring races of Flanders Classics overlap with the Giro. In order not to let cycling fans choose, but above all to let them enjoy all the postponed races, Flanders Classics now decides to change the starting hours of its classics, so that the women's WorldTour races end up in an attractive time slot.

Flanders Classics announces autumn courses

  • 12 June 2020

With De Brabantse Pijl (7/10), Gent-Wevelgem in Flanders Fields (11/10), the Scheldeprijs (14/10) and finally, the Tour of Flanders (18/10), there are still four Flanders Classics races on the revised cycling calendar. The organisation has decided to change the race circuit a bit from what was planned in the spring and to shorten the races in view of the busy autumn calendar that awaits the teams.

Flanders Classics has new race...

  • 5 May 2020

Van Avermaet wins DeRonde2020

  • 5 April 2020

Tour of Flanders still on next Sunday

  • 2 April 2020

Of course, the real Tour of Flanders has been postponed for the time being in line with the guidelines issued by the government to prevent the coronavirus from spreading. Nevertheless, we have found an alternative for the Tour of Flanders this Sunday - with the first virtual edition ever, as well a radio play featuring 104 years of Flanders Finest.

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.

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.

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.