The Tour of Flanders is a one-day basic biking race held in Belgium. First held in 1913, it’s thought of one of many 5 biking monuments, and is a part of the UCI World Tour. The race is held on the primary Sunday of April, and covers a distance of roughly 260 kilometers (160 miles). The Tour of Flanders is understood for its difficult parcours, which incorporates quite a few cobbled sections and steep climbs. The race is commonly gained by a rider who is ready to assault on one of many climbs and maintain off the chasing group. The present champion is Mathieu van der Poel of the Netherlands.
The Tour of Flanders is without doubt one of the most prestigious races in biking, and is commonly seen as a check of a rider’s all-round capability. The race can also be in style with followers, and attracts giant crowds alongside the route. In recent times, the Tour of Flanders has been gained by a number of the largest names in biking, together with Tom Boonen, Fabian Cancellara, and Peter Sagan.
