The flat roads south of Antwerp last for 130km, giving plenty of road for the early attack to form. Chris Froome once again derides disc brakes on road bikes (opens in new tab). 2024 . This classic was first held on 25 May 1913. The two look equally strong and equally as fresh. We just have to enjoy it now," the Dane said. Ride the Tour of Flanders The Jewel in the crown of the Flemish cycling year, the Tour of Flanders Sportive takes place on Saturday 30 March in the heartland of cycling! Will that change the sprint finish? The Big Three, that was the talk of the week leading up to the Tour of Flanders. Looking back on a perfect morning #RVV22 #RVVmen pic.twitter.com/aFv1XJqL2bApril 3, 2022. published 4 April 23, News Flanders Classics What do you look forward to every year? The race has been controlled so far but it's about light-up. Will we see a Pogacar-van der Poel showdown? The road is only one lane ride as they pass through Sint-Niklaas. 2021 sees the 105th edition of the Ronde van Vlaanderen (or Tour of Flanders in English), one of cycling's legendary Spring Classics. Im happy with where I am.". We expect over a million people along the race route today, despite the sunny but cold weather. This is one of the last quiet moments of the race and so riders are taking off more clothing and tasking natural breaks. After a little more than 100 km of racing, the moment had come. Another spectacle on the Taaienberg. Second by second, the Slovenian rode away from the Dutchman, en route to his first victory in the Tour of Flanders. Most riders are using disc brakes at the Tour of Flanders. Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck). A number of riders are also trying to come across, including Tom Pidcock. The next riders to cross were Jorgensen (Team Movistar) and Cosnefroy (AG2R Citron Team). Three riders from Lotto Soudal, Magnus Sheffield of Ineos too. Mads Pedersen (left) beats Wout van Aert for third. It could increase later today and so slow any late attacks but we're expecting a fast and aggressive race. MvdP takes a turn as he and Pogacar enjoy a tailwind to the final climb of the day, the Paterberg. The break reaches the 200km to go point. So Tadej is our top guy. After the Koppenberg, five climbs remain, and recent editions of the Ronde have seen race-winning attacks launched on just about all of them. 2022 Tour of Flanders: Things to know, riders to watch, schedule for Benoot, Kng and Teuns are chasing at 50 seconds but have little chance of catching the five-up front. About Us For now riders can still drop back to team cars for bidons, food, tactical advice or to drop off clothing. Dylan van Baarle dug deep to get second, with Valentin Madouas taking third. I have the sections written on my stem. "With the crowd, I think it will be crazy, I think its going to be amazing. A huge crowd gathers for the podium ceremony. With Belgiums Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) out after testing positive for COVID-19, the Netherlands Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) entered the day as the top favorite. "If we have a good result today, the horn will stay in the bus as a good memory. Let's go! Tour of Flanders start to rotate between Antwerp and Bruges through That's bad timing for the former winner. First Koch (Bora-hansgrohe) and Van Hooydonck (Jumbo-Visma) go off. Cycling in Flanders is your essential guide for cycling in Flanders. Will van der Poel and others try to go across the gap on the Oude Kwaremont? His deceleration allowed a small group of chasers to rejoin the duo, at which point the Dutchman accelerated, winning the race for the second time in three years. The road is cobbled and so needs extra effort. @mathieuvdpoel wins Flanders Finest after an amazing finale! 50 km were covered in the first hour. Along the way, they will take on 18 climbs and seven stretches of . Ben Swift is also doing some of the early work to chase the attack for Ineos leader Tom Pidcock. 9h The finish line that awaits us. The two of them ride to the finish in the Minderbroedersstraat in Oudenaarde. This was Ed Theuns's view from the sign-on stage. Oliver Naesen of AG2R Citroen spoke of the absence of Wout van Aert and the chances of his team leader Greg van Avermaet. Their lead is up to 1:00. Race favourites such as Asgreen, Pogacar and Benoot are up front in the peloton, while Van der Poel is down the back. Have a rewarding drink in our Peloton Caf, relive the heroism of the Ronde and share the experience with fellow cyclists. About Us Key information about the men's and women's Tour of Flanders on 2nd April . The 2023 Tour of Flanders holds a prestigious place on the cycling calendar as one of the famous monuments of cycling and the first Cobbled Classic of the year. Daniel Ostanek, This time only Van Aert and Van der Poel stuck in his wheel. 100 kilomtres ! Kirsten Frattini We seem to have a more serious attack forming. We have the dream scenario: Pogacar - v - van der Poel. For the rest of the peloton, the number 1 favourite is out so it opens it up a bit. Oral History Project 2022. Van der Poel stranded in second place, Pedersen won the sprint for third. The break starts the 7.7% Kanarieberg climb.