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WHAT IS A FLANDRIEN?

In the brochure at the national cycling museum it’s explained that the nickname “Flandrien” was typical for the Flemish track cyclists who were showmen for the crowd at the Six-day races in the 1910′s and 20′s. When the Flandriens took the boat to America to compete in the velodromes of New York and Chicago they were announced as “blokes who eat raw meat”. The characteristics of a Flandrien are:

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Today a Flandrien is a cyclist with an undiluted attacking instinct. A cyclist who rides through all conditions, never hangs his head (and preferably also wins the race). Are you a Flandrien?

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Nokere Koerse
Races
Races
13/03/2024
Nokere

Danilith Nokere Koerse

Semi classic bike race between Deinze and Nokere. And great fun to watch!
Dwars door Vlaanderen sportive
Cyclosportives
Cyclosportives
16/03/2024
Waregem

Dwars door Vlaanderen sportive

Rub your calves in for a sturdy portion of climbing and cobblestone work. This WorldTour classic offers the cyclist all the best of the Flemish racing...
Classic Brugge - De Panne
Races
Races
20/03/2024
De Panne

Classic Brugge - De Panne

A one day race between Bruges and De Panne, passing through "de Moeren", where there is always a heavy wind.
E3 Saxo Bank Classic
Races
Races
22/03/2024
Harelbeke

E3 Saxo Bank Classic

The E3 Saxo Bank Classic race starts and finishes in Harelbeke over 200 kilometres and is on the UCI World Tour calendar.
2023 - Gent-Wevelgem Cyclo © Peleton
Peleton
Cyclosportives
Cyclosportives
23/03/2024
Wevelgem

Gent-Wevelgem sportive

Fancy warming up the Kemmelberg and Plugstreets one day before the pros during the Gent-Wevelgem sportive? It’s time for a ride steeped in history.

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