Tour of Flanders (Belgium) Known locally as “De Ronde,” the Tour of Flanders is Belgium’s crown jewel—a monument of cycling steeped in Flemish pride and springtime intensity. Since 1913, riders have tackled short, explosive climbs like the Oude Kwaremont and Paterberg, often multiple times, on narrow roads lined by roaring crowds. Cobbles, wind, and relentless attacks define this 260-kilometer war. Icons Johan Museeuw, Tom Boonen, and Fabian Cancellara built legacies here. The race embodies Belgian cycling culture: stoic, passionate, and deeply communal. Winning earns you a lion-emblazoned trophy and hero status in Flanders. Unlike Alpine epics, Flanders is won in seconds—on steep, cobbled ramps where legs scream and tactics vanish. It’s not just a race; it’s a regional identity rolling on two wheels.
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