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Van Vleuten repeats 2011 trick

  • 4 April 2021

After a decisive attack on the Paterberg, Annemiek van Vleuten commenced on a solo ride towards Oudenaarde. There the European champion won her second victory in the Ronde, exactly 10 years after her first victory.

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.

Tough competition for Van den Broek - Blaak in Flanders' Finest

  • 29 March 2021

On Sunday April 4 the women's peloton will gather in Oudenaarde for the start of the Tour of Flanders. In addition to defending champion Van den Broek-Blaak, the provisional start list includes many other big names, such as Van Vleuten, D'hoore, Kopecky and Deignan.

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 at the start of Flanders' Finest for women

  • 23 February 2021

Sunday 4 April will be a special day on the agendas of many teams. 9 UCI Women's World Teams and 15 UCI Women's Continental Teams will be at the start of the 18th edition of the Tour of Flanders. These 24 teams will decide who will become the successor to Chantal van den Broek - Blaak.

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 den Broek - Blaak rides solo to victory

  • 18 October 2020

With an acceleration on the Oude Kwaremont and a strong solo effort, Chantal Van den Broek-Blaak won the 17th edition of the Tour of Flanders for women. Amy Pieters, team mate of the winner, sprinted to second place, ahead of Belgian champion Kopecky.

World Champion gets tough competition in Oudenaarde

  • 15 October 2020

On Sunday, Oudenaarde welcomes the biggest names in women's cycling for the start and finish of the Tour of Flanders. In addition to world champion Van der Breggen, Van Vleuten, Deignan and Gent-Wevelgem winner D'hoore will also be present.

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 dates

  • 5 May 2020

The UCI has announced its new race calendar for this autumn today. Three Flanders Classics WorldTour races in the week of 11 until 18 October. Despite this positive announcement, the new dates remain subject to the corona measures, determined by Belgium’s federal government.

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.

KPMG presenting partner of Flanders Classics Women   

  • 18 February 2020

Flanders Classics and KPMG Belgium have announced their new collaboration in women’s cycling today. Flanders Classics, renowned for its one day races, and the international provider of audit and consultancy services will work together to improve the overall level of the organizer’s women’s cycling races.

Tough 17th Tour of Flanders for women

  • 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. The Tour of Flanders offers a course tailor-made for ‘Flandriennes’ for the women’s peloton, with start and finish in Oudenaarde.

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!

Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig steals the show

  • 8 April 2019

The Danish Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig neatly finished third in the Tour of Flanders. After the race, she stole the hearts of all cycling fans thanks to her enthusiasm during an interview with our reporter. Watch and enjoy!

European champion Bastianelli wins in Flanders

  • 7 April 2019

The Italian Marta Bastianelli has won the Tour of Flanders for the first time in her long career. The European champion was able to win in a sprint with three. Annemiek van Vleuten came in second, a surprising Cecilie Ludwig finished third.

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.

Who will succeed Van der Breggen in Oudenaarde?

  • 27 March 2019

On Sunday 7th April, a world-class field will go head-to-head fighting to be crowned winner of the 16th edition of the Tour of Flanders for women. The preliminary start list features many riders with a strong chance of earning themselves a second victory in Flanders’ finest race, such as Van Vleuten, Vos, Van Dijk, Longo Borghini and Rivera.

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.

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.

Anna van der Breggen: "I died ten times in the final phase"

  • 3 April 2018

Anna van der Breggen won the 15th Tour of Flanders after a fantastic solo. After the race, the Olympic champion was very happy: "I died ten times in the final phase." She adds a big victory to her already impressive honors list. Jolien D'Hoore had to be happy with a 12th place. The Belgian champion hadn't enough power left on the Oude Kwaremont. Sofie De Vuyst surprised with a 16th place and goes with a lot of courage towards the Ardennes classics.

Anna van der Breggen completes Dutch party with victory in "Flanders' most beautiful"

  • 3 April 2018

Anna van der Breggen won the 15th Tour of Flanders for Elite Women. The Dutchwoman attacked on the Kruisberg and started a strong solo on the Oude Kwaremont and the Paterberg towards her first Tour of Flanders victory. The podium was totally coloured orange with van der Breggen's teammate Amy Pieters on the second place and Annemiek Van Vleuten (Mitchelton-Scott) on place three.