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Tour of Flanders

Bizarre race names, silly calendar tweaks, and tech overhauls: Pro cycling changes that worked (and those that didn’t)

Wherefore art thou, Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?

Wed, Jun 10, 2026 16:17

How to prepare for Paris-Roubaix: Alex Dowsett’s tech guide to the cobbled classics + Reflections on cycling’s Holy Week

Get the rosary beads out, it’s time to genuflect at the altar of Flemish bike racing…

Sat, Apr 11, 2026 17:03

“The cries haunted me all day”: Cycling fans frustrated by “sadistic” TV coverage of Tour of Flanders crash; “I’d end up in a box”: No marathon for G; Will this appointment “completely reinvent what it feels like to wear Rapha”? + more on the live blog

Factor 50 at the ready... Dan Alexander will be dodging sunburn and hayfever to bring you all the goings-on from the world of cycling this Wednesday

Wed, Apr 08, 2026 09:14

Tour of Flanders level crossing incident

Tadej Pogačar could face driving ban for running red light at railway crossing during Tour of Flanders, as train operator criticises riders setting “bad example”

East Flanders public prosecutor’s office takes dim view of incident during early stages of Sunday's race, with riders who ignored the red light at the rail crossing also facing hefty fines if prosecuted

Tue, Apr 07, 2026 10:27

The Paterberg comes alive: A day well spent on the Tour of Flanders’ final hill

Every year, the steep, fearsome slopes of the Paterberg crown the Tour of Flanders’ latest champions. Photographer James Startt spent his Ronde Sunday in a ditch on the climb, capturing all the action and excitement

Mon, Apr 06, 2026 15:12

Demi Vollering’s Tour of Flanders-winning S-Works

Eurostar: Check out Demi Vollering’s Tour of Flanders-winning Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8

Demi Vollering destroyed the opposition to secure her first ever win at the Ronde on Sunday, and here’s the extremely EU-flavoured bike that she used to roar over the cobbled bergs of Flanders

Sun, Apr 05, 2026 22:39

Dominant Tadej Pogačar equals Tour of Flanders record to continue perfect season

All eyes on Roubaix next weekend after world champion wins third Tour of Flanders crown

Sun, Apr 05, 2026 15:46

British cyclist dies during Tour of Flanders sportive

Man from Britain riding event with his son dies after suspected heart attack

Sun, Apr 05, 2026 09:50

The relentless ring of the Garmin: I cycled the roads of the Tour of Flanders… and nearly lost my mind

Ryan’s GPS-led antics during Flemish Holy Week have given him a renewed appreciation for the mental and physical fortitude required to take on cycling’s best race – while reminding him to mute his Garmin next time

Sun, Apr 05, 2026 09:06

“The day after a classic, I was dead. He’s playing golf!” Adrie van der Poel on Mathieu’s chances of making Tour of Flanders history, Tadej Pogačar, and remembering his own Ronde win 40 years on

In 1986, Adrie van der Poel beat Sean Kelly to win the Tour of Flanders. This Sunday, his son can make history by becoming the Flemish monument’s most successful ever rider. The 66-year-old chats to the road.cc Podcast about the past, the present, and why records don’t matter

Sat, Apr 04, 2026 22:39