Tour of Flanders (Part 1)
The Tour of Flanders (Ronde van Vlaanderen) is one of the most prestigious one-day professional cycling races, held annually in Belgium. It’s considered part of the “Monument” races, along with classics like Milan-San Remo, Paris-Roubaix, and Liège-Bastogne-Liège. Known for its steep cobbled climbs and unpredictable weather, the race is a key event in the Spring Classics season. Tom Boonen and Fabian Cancellara, known for their dominance in the 2000s. Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogacar, recent winners showing the rise of young talent. Johan Museeuw and Eddy Merckx, legends in Belgian cycling history, cemented their legacy with victories here.
Region: Vlaanderen
City: Kluisbergen
Distance: 24.01 km
Elevation Gain: 362 m
Elevation Loss: 336 m
Difficulty: 379 (Moderate)
FIETS Index: 0.12 FIETS
Avg Grade: 1.11 %
Max cat climb: 4
Min elevation: 8 m
Max elevation: 113 m
Ride Category: Hilly