Ronde van Vlaanderen
The Ronde van Vlaanderen, known in English as the Tour of Flanders, is a UCI WorldTour one-day race held in Flanders, Belgium. Considered as one of the five Monuments in cycling, the Tour of Flanders is characterised by the many short but steep cobbled climbs around Flanders that the route includes. First held in 1913, De Ronde sees spectacular crowds and produces explosive, attacking racing annually.
When was the first edition of the Tour of Flanders?
The first edition of the Tour of Flanders was in 1913, and was won by 25-year-old Flandrien Paul Deman.
How did the Tour of Flanders come into existence?
The Tour of Flanders was conceived by Léon van der Haute in 1913. Van den Haute was the co-founder of the sports newspaper Sportwereld.
The co-founder of the race was Karel Van Wijnendael, a former cyclist, turned journalist, who became the editor of Sportwereld on 1 January 1913.
Who has won the Tour of Flanders the most times?
Since 1913, 83 different riders have won the Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders), with seven riders tied with three victories each. The list of riders includes Achiel Buysse, Fiorenzo Magni, Eric Leman, Johan Museeuw, Tom Boonen, Fabian Cancellara, and Mathieu van der Poel.
What makes the Tour of Flanders unique?
The Tour of Flanders is unique for its use of cobbled climbs as the main feature of the race.
Where is the Tour of Flanders held?
The Tour of Flanders is held in the region of Flanders, Belgium
What category race is the Tour of Flanders?
The Tour of Flanders is a UCI WorldTour one day race, considered one of the five monuments of cycling.
