The prestigious Tour of Flanders cycling race takes place in Belgium today.

The prestigious Tour of Flanders cycling race takes place in Belgium today.

Today, Belgium celebrates the Tour of Flanders, affectionately known as De Ronde.

locationBelgium
eventTour of Flanders
eventDe Ronde

The event is famous for its hellingen, which are short, steep, and often cobbled climbs that test the world’s best riders.

concepthelling

Today, both the men’s 110th edition and the women’s 10th edition finish in Oudenaarde.

locationOudenaarde

Elite cyclists like Tadej Pogačar and Lotte Kopecky compete over these challenging segments, including the iconic Oude Kwaremont.

personTadej Pogačar
personLotte Kopecky
locationOude Kwaremont

Organized by Flanders Classics, the race serves as an intense preparation for Paris–Roubaix, which follows next week.

orgFlanders Classics
eventParis–Roubaix
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What is the Tour of Flanders frequently called?

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De Ronde

What makes the terrain of the race particularly difficult?

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Short, steep, and cobbled climbs

In which city does the race finish?

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Oudenaarde

When was the Tour of Flanders first held?

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1913

Which race takes place one week after the Tour of Flanders?

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Paris–Roubaix

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