De Ronde

Ronde facts & figures

  • THE FIRST RONDE: 37 Flandriens cycled the first hellish journey of 324 km, which was won by Paul Deman.
  • 6KG OF SPAGHETTI: The amount of calories consumed by a typical rider corresponds to 18 pasta portions. He can also lose 5 to 6 litres of fluid in sweat.
  • 1 OF THE 5 CYCLING MONUMENTS: The Tour (of Flanders) with Milan-San-Remo, Paris-Roubaix, Liege-Bastonge-Liege and the Tour of Lombardy
  • THE YOUNGEST WINNER: Rik van Steenbergen, rode The Tour in 1944 at the age of 19.
  • THE OLDEST WINNER: Andrei Tchmil won in 2000 when he was 37 years old.
  • 26.22 KM/H: The slowest Tour of Flanders was held in 1926
  • 43.58 KM/H: The fastest Tour of Flanders was held in 2001

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Zesdaagse Gent - (c) Henrik Alpers
Henrik Alpers
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12/11/2024
Gent

The Six-days of Ghent

Cycling enthusiasts are undoubtedly familiar with ’t Kuipke. This cycling track hosts the yearly Six Days of Ghent, a world-famous track cycling event.
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22/12/2024
Zonhoven

Cyclocross: UCI World Cup Zonhoven

The race in Zonhoven is held at one of the most picturesque, photogenic venues in European cyclocross. The race is part of the UCI World Cup.
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Cyclocross: UCI World Cup Gavere

Time for some mud? No better place than cyclocross Gavere to see what fall has to offer.

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Check out VISITFLANDERS to plan your trip exploring the history, nature, heritage and arts of Flanders. A place home to unparalleled culinary and beer culture.
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Plan a cycling weekend or holiday along one of the nine iconic cycle routes to discover the best of Flanders.
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