Ronde van Vlaanderen - Yellow loop

Oudenaarde
Yellow Loop
Cobbles are the speciality of the yellow loop (102 km) where you will be challenged by some serious cobblestone roads, such as Huispontweg, Doorn, the famous Paddestraat and Kerkgate. That's not all, however, the Wolvenberg, Nokereberg and the famed Molenberg will put your climbing legs to the test also.
 

The route step by step

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Oudenaarde
Jagerij
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Cobbles, cobbles & more cobbles

Nokereberg
17KM
Huisepontweg
20KM
Doorn
23KM
Korten Ast
26KM
Paddestraat
48KM

Some history

Paddestraat is a remnant of an old Roman road that joined the French Bavay with the East-Flemish Velzeke. And the fact that there are still cobblestones here can be attributed to a few fans of the Tour who fought in the 1990s to have them officially listed as part of Flemish heritage. The Paddestraat has been part of the Tour of Flanders since 1973, with the only exceptions being in 1988 (due to road works) and 2011 (due to a change of route).
Indeed, there is a monument here that lists all the winners of the Ronde who have ridden down Paddestraat. Next to the year 2011, you can read in fine print: 'Paddestraat forgotten'.

WIGGINS IN FLANDERS
81KM
Jagerij
89KM
Kerkgate
91KM
Wolvenberg
93KM
Ruitersstraat
100KM
102KM

Finish


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