Riders are starting to take off some of the warm clothing as the race heats up. Dat zijn meer dan 1 miljoen mensen. It is a week before the Paris-Roubaix road race. Van der Poel tops Van Baarle in a Tour of Flanders thriller (opens in new tab). I was not even mad about it to anyone. That was something special, Tadej Pogaar smashing the competition on the Paterberg en route to winning the 2023 Tour of Flanders, Tour of Flanders: Tadej Pogacar wins alone after stunning Kwaremont attack, the Tour of Flanders route returns to Brugge, Elite Men - Tour of Flanders: Tadej Pogacar wins alone after stunning Kwaremont attack. The 2022 Tour of Flanders podium (l-r): Dylan van Baarle, Mathieu van der Poel and Valentin Madouas. 'We want to set an example' says UCI official, By Tour of Flanders 2022: The Route Slideshow 1/20 Sunday 3 April - The High Mass of Flemish cycling will be celebrated in front of roaring crowds. Each year the day before the pros battle it out a sportive is held to allow the public to share the experience of riding the famous cobbles of Flanders in one of the highlights of the sportive calendar. For me the goal is to be my best for him and for myself and for the team.". After concussion and bronchitis together, it was kind of a shit situation. The gap to the peloton remains at 20 seconds. Team TotalEnergies is presented Dylan van Baarle and Fred Wright on the Koppenberg Tadej Pogacar on the Koppenberg with Valentin Madouas & Mathieu van der Poel just behind him. The warm-up races with names we can barely pronounce wrapped-up with Wednesdays Dwars door Vlaanderen, which means its time for the biggest race in Belgium and one of the hardest races on the mens and womens calendars: the Tour of Flanders (known locally as the Ronde van Vlaanderen, or more simply as the Ronde). The group is splitting over the top of the Pattenberg. pic.twitter.com/A0hKBcE0s3April 3, 2022. Pogacar's trail into the history books, Kopecky's stunning repeat victory, SD-Worx's domination, Van Aert's defeat and more By Patrick Fletcher, Cyclingnews is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. After a little more than 100 km of racing, the moment had come. Well see, its a long race. Pogacar was angry to be boxed in the sprint and even raised his arm in anger. Pogacar attacked his rivals on the Oude Kwaremont climb, splitting the front group the first time and then trying to crack van der Poel the second time. ", "Hes physically not the strongest on the start line but hes got the experience, probably the most in the race looking at his number of podiums here.". 699pp inc. tax - Book Now Below. On the final climb it's Van der Poel who gets in trouble in the gutter, but Pogacar doesn't get away. The big question is if the UAE-lead peloton can catch the group of counter-attackers. The pace is slow in the neutralised sector, as riders know they face a long, hard day in the saddle. Yet van der Poel still had the speed to win the sprint. Will we see a Pogacar-van der Poel showdown? Tour of Flanders 2022 - Cyclingstage.com #RVVmen - 3 kmReady for a sprint-a-deux? Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Startlist for Ronde van Vlaanderen - Tour des Flandres ME 2022 It will decide the race of Pogacar and van der Poel. Next up are the Kortekeer, Achterberg, Wolvenberg and the Molenberg. (Slideshow route/profile) Results Ronde van Vlaanderen 2022 1. Or maybe you are preparing for We Ride Flanders, the Tour of Flanders for cycling enthusiasts? The Ronde is an interval race. The tour started with the Tour Down Under on 17 January, and will conclude with the Tour of Guangxi on 17 October. The break remains at 4:25 but the chase is on over the Kortekeer climb. Well, after messing up last year, hes back and committed to winning it. He wants to distance some of the riders in his five-rider group. The men will cover 273 km of racing at the Tour of Flanders on Sunday, starting in Antwerp and finishing in Oudenaarde. Thanks for joining us for our full live coverage. This year, the longest distance (242km) starts from Bruges and finishes in Oudenaarde. On the Kanarieberg, De Buyst had to unload at the front, while Politt (Bora-hansgrohe) and Zingle (Cofidis) went in search of the chasers. Click below to read his post-race reaction. This was the view on the Antwerp Grote Markt. Stop by our merchandise booth at the Qubus in Oudenaarde and discover our collection in collaboration with Sportful or the head & neck wear collection by Buff. Next up is the 2.5km long Kruisberg/Hotond. Wij gebruiken cookies om onze site en onze service te optimaliseren. Stephen Farrand Antwerp - Oudenaarde, 272.5 km, 18 hills and 7 cobbled sectors. If thats too early for you, set an alarm for about 9:30 a.m. EDT, the second passage over the cobbled ascent on the first of the Rondes two final circuits. All other distances will start and finish in Oudenaarde. The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox! Stuff We Like, Rider Histories Their lead is up to 1:00. We'll be back with full live coverage from next week's Amstel Gold Race and then of course for Paris-Roubaix. Cyclingnews is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. The cobbles are not rough or dangerous but serve as a wake-up call for the peloton. While Van der Poel and Pogaar looked for the group behind Pedersen, Van Hooydonck dropped out to assist his leader Van Aert. Tour of Flanders 2022, as it happened - Eurosport Tour of Flanders 2022: Van der Poel wins thrilling race - Cyclingstage.com Our demanding hill and cobbles and deep-rooted cycling culture are irresistible those who are Flandrien in heart. Will Kopecky chase her if she doesnt? These are the 11 riders in the counter-attack: Ivan Garcia Cortina (Movistar), Ben Turner (Ineos), Zdenek Stybar, Jannik Steimle (QuickStep-AlphaVinyl), Gianni Vermeersch (Alpecin-Fenix), Alberto Bettiol (EF Education-EasyPost), Marco Haller, Jonas Koch (Bora-Hansgrohe), Mads Pedersen, Alex Kirsch (Trek-Segafredo), Olivier Le Gac (Groupama-FDJ), Nathan Van Hooydonck, Mick Van Dijke (Jumbo-Visma). "The Kwaremont and Paterberg I was just trying to hold the wheel of Tadej. Van der Poel attacked on the Kruisberg and dropped Van Aert, then Pogaar returned the favour on the Kwaremont, soloing to a remarkable victory, making up for his gaffe in 2022 where he played cat and mouse with Van der Poel only to see two chasers come back and out-sprint him for the final two podium places. The podium, from left: Dylan van Baarle (2nd), Mathieu van der Poel (1st) & Valentin Madouas (3rd). The peloton finally let Van Keirsbulck (Bingoal WB), Hoole (Trek-Segafredo), De Buyst (Lotto Dstny), Colombo (Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team) and Reinders (Team Jayco Alula) get away. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. KOM: A Guide to Race info - Men Elite | Omloop Het Nieuwsblad It might have seemed that way but I was frustrated with myself because I couldnt do the last 100 metre to the finish. Welcome to LIVE coverage from the second Monument of the season: the Tour of Flanders (aka Ronde van Vlaanderen). It was a really amazing race. "Its not too cold, so were pretty happy," the Italian said. 2022 Tour of Flanders men's race: Schedule (all times local CEST, approximate after race start): 10:00 - Riders roll out from the Grote Markt Antwerp 10:18 - Official race start from Zwijndrecht 12:46 - Riders pass through first two cobbled sectors - Lippenhovestraat and Paddestraat (168.8km to go) Meanwhile, the lead of the early breakaway riders drops below half a minute. Riders in the peloton are already eating to keep their energy levels up. Year-to-Date Results News & Opinion, Bike Tech Essays Jumbo-Visma seem keen to let the attack go. At first it wasn't even sure if I would get to the Classics and to win is incredible," he added, explaining his race. Mathieu van der Poel wins Tour of Flanders after Tadej Pogacar blows golden opportunity with rookie error By John MacLeary 3 April 2022 4:11pm Mathieu van der Poel punches the air in. Winner of two of the last three editionsand Milan-Sanremo two weeks agovan der Poel is the top favorite heading into Sundays mens event. Ronde van Vlaanderen 2022 / Tour of Flanders 2022 - YouTube Tadej Pogacar on the Koppenberg with Valentin Madouas & Mathieu van der Poel just behind him. published 3 April 23. This is one of the last quiet moments of the race and so riders are taking off more clothing and tasking natural breaks. After botching the sprint, Pogaar was forced to settle for a disappointing fourth-place finish. The most important cycling race in Flanders, it is part of the UCI World Tour and organized by Flanders Classics.Its nickname is Vlaanderens Mooiste (Dutch for "Flanders' Finest"). There are 11 riders in the counter-attack going after Van Hooydonck and Koch. 100 kilomtres ! This was Ed Theuns's view from the sign-on stage. His compatriot Dylan van Baarle (INEOS Grenadiers) finished second, and Frances Valentin Madouas (Groupama-FDJ) took third. Pogacar, Asgreen, Garcia Cortina, Pedersen and Turner are up front. As the Cyclingnews blimp takes height, the riders are gathering in the centre of Antwerp for the start. On the second climb of the Oude Kwaremont the peloton splits up. As we reach a symbolic point in the 272km race, will we see an attack? At the front, Narvaez and Cosnefroy had to let go of the role, while Van der Poel's shifting system faltered in the chase and he had to close a gap. Here's Alexander Kristoff enjoying the cobbles of the Koppenberg. In fact, the womens and mens finales are identical, with the Kruisberg, the Oude Kwaremont, and the Paterberg coming in quick succession providing the final launchpad for riders hoping to escape. BA1 1UA. Site Map, Complete results of every Tour of Flanders, KOM: A Guide to There is a tactical moment in the race as the five eat a last gel. Preview: The route and the favorites for the 2022 men's Tour of Flanders The. This time it was Van der Poel who started shaking the tree. Tour of Flanders - Ronde van Vlaanderen 2023 - Cyclingnews.com The Flemish climbs are short but they hurt more and more. He knows the roads here.". Were calling ourselves Vikings today. The "3x Oude Kwaremont VIP coach" gives you the opportunity to experience the amazing role that Oude Kwaremont plays in the final stage of the Tour of Flanders combined with the start experience in Antwerp. The Paddestraat sector follows the Lippenhovestraat sector. The 106th edition of the Tour of Flanders one-day cycling classic took place on 3 April 2022, as the 12th event of the 2022 UCI World Tour.The race began in Antwerp and covered 272.5 kilometres (169.3 mi) on the way to the finish in Oudenaarde.. With about 90km to go, the peloton is in turmoil. This is the moment Alpecin-Fenix rode to the sign-on podium. I hope it continues in the race. Wright is gapped too. Chris Froome once again derides disc brakes on road bikes (opens in new tab). 2022 Tour of Flanders photos by Fotoreporter Sirotti: Starting ceremonies, Team Grouapma-FDJ is introduced to the crowd. There is no wind today for now. Team SD Worx is far and away the strongest in the race, and as they showed last year, they have several cards to play. The riders will face 272km of racing when the flag drops the race starts. The former Olympic champion takes time to wave to his fans. Teuns, Kung and Wright form the third chase group at 1:00. We're halfway to the first section of cobbles, when things will get more tense and positioning will be more important. But can he beat van der Poel in a shoulder to shoulder sprint? Gianni Moscon crashes as he takes off some clothes. There are actually two sectors of cobbles together. The crowds are out on virtually every metre of the race route. Position is vital even so early at the Tour of Flanders. There are 20 riders in the chase group but can they pull back Pogacar and van der Poel? van Baarle is chasing in the cars. Ill have a free roll. A number of riders are also trying to come across, including Tom Pidcock. The cobbles sand climbs are getting nearer and nearer. But van der Poel had a new foe: Slovenias Tadej Pogaar (UAE Team Emirates), who was making his Flanders debut 1) to get a taste of the cobblestones in preparation for Julys Tour de France, and 2) because hes Tadej Pogaar and he can pretty much be a contender in any race he enters. The team will soon climb the Oude Kwaremont, the first of the 18 Hellingen climbs. A descent offers the five a chance to eat and drink. Also on the Paterberg, Pogaar held his own. The riders covered 43.6km in the second hour of racing, the race average is a painful 45.7km. He and the others are quickly up and away but that will cause some concern and a shot of adrenaline. And just like the past two years, Van der Poel was one of the main protagonists. The Asgreen group is only 20 seconds behind now. The duo pull together to the final climb of the Paterberg. Year-to-Date Results It was close to zero before the start but will be around 7 for most of the day. 2023 UCI World Tour - Wikipedia ", #RVVmenWHAT A RACE! Heres how it works. "It is my first time here and so far, so good. Wow. Lindsay De Vylder(Sport Flanders-Baloise), Taco van der Hoorn (Intermarch-Wanty-Gobert), Mathijs Paasschens (Bingoal-Pauwels Sauces-WB). Not much later a group separates with among others Stybar (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl), Pedersen (Trek-Segafredo), Bettiol (EF Education-Easypost), Ben Turner (INEOS Grenadiers) and Vermeersch (Alpecin Fenix). We have a new front group of 12 riders or so. "No Wout van Aert doesnt change the race for us but it does change the dynamics of the race. Tour of Flanders | VIP | Hospitality | DSE - Destination Sport Experiences Van der Poel: It was a bit of a shock to see Tour of Flanders final play out like that (opens in new tab). This time only Van Aert and Van der Poel stuck in his wheel. The Slovenian went solo in search of the leaders, where the chasing group with Asgreen and Trentin had joined in the meantime. 273.4 kilometers raced at an average speed of 44.083 km/hr. The atmosphere gives you goosebumps. Other Races The pairing are among 19 climbs on the route, which also includes 15 cobbled stretches. Tadej Pogacar spoke about his chances at the start. Organisers crafted a more contained finale that has been used for the past decade, with a circuit around Oudenaarde that includes the dual cobbled ascents of the Oude Kwaremont and Paterberg. Ok, let's go! Will that change the sprint finish? That is why the Tour of Flanders is a monument Classic. Analysis This is the twisting route for the second half of the race. The fans are there to cheer on their favourites. Everyone else is spread across the Paterberg and the Flemish fields. However they refuse to give in. This year, the longest distance (242km) starts from Bruges and finishes in Oudenaarde. He is fortunate the peloton is riding steady at the moment. The peloton passes through the key feed zone, grabbing bidons and musettes. It went hard in the first race hours of the Tour of Flanders 2023 and so there was work to do to form an early breakaway. Stan Dewulf, Sbastien Grignard, Manuele Boaro, Max Kanter, Tom Bohli, Mathijs Paasschens, Lindsay De Vylder, Luca Mozzato and Taco van der Hoorn all seem to be in the attack. Kirsten Frattini Les Woodland's book Tour of Flanders: The Inside Story - The rocky roads of the Ronde van Vlaanderen is available in print, Kindle eBook and audiobook versions. Dylan van Baarle dug deep to get second, with Valentin Madouas taking third. As soon as the cobbles start, Pogacar ups the pace. More riders attack over the top. We Ride Flanders - Ieder jaar rijden 16.000 wielertoeristen hun Ronde And its early April, which means weather can be a factor as well (theres nothing more slippery than cobblestones covered in wet manure). Oudenaarde will have the finishing line. 2023 Ronde van Vlaanderen - Tour of Flanders results The disappointment of Tadej Pogaar was plain to see at the finish of the Tour of Flanders, with the Slovenian throwing his arms in the air as he crossed the line in fourth place despite racing to the finish in a two-man lead group. Contact The two-time Ronde winner recovered though, chasing down van den Broek-Blaakbut bringing Kopecky along for the ride. Eventual winner Tadej Pogacar on the Oude Kwaremont. For a moment it looks like Asgreen and Van der Poel will make the jump to the front with an attack on Berg Ten Houte, but that doesn't happen. There was a problem. The speed is up in the peloton as the cobbles approach. You have a choice of 4 different distances: 75km, 144km, 177km or 242km. #RVV22What a thrilling finale that was! Jan Tratnik The chasers are at 1:20 and seemed condemned to defeat today. In the peloton, the men of TotalEnergies, Bahrain Victorious and UAE Team Emirates have to work hard. That first Sunday of April, when Flanders takes to the streets en masse during the Tour of Flanders? After 15km we know the escapees of the day who will write the first hours of the race story. You will start from Waregem for an 73, 117 or 147 -kilometer ride through the challenging Flemish countryside. They've opened a 40-second gap on the peloton as QuickStep take over setting the pace with Yves Lampaert over the top of theBerendries. How to watch Tour of Flanders 2022: Live stream the first cobbled The race could be escaping UAE Team Emirates and Pogacar. The race will wind for 273km around Flanders, including a twisting section late on centred around the major. The peloton is struggling to close the gap on the counter-attack. There are typically four distances on offer, and while the exact distance varies depending on the start location, you can expect to choose from around 229km, 174km, 139km . That said, weve learned to never discount the current world champion, who had a quiet spring in 2021 but then won both Dwars door Vlaanderen and Flanders in the same week. Sports Tours International | Our Experience Will Make Yours But Pog doesnt start races for training: he finished 10th in Dwars door Vlaanderen and 4th in Flanders. The race has been controlled so far but it's about light-up. The counter-attack hits the Berg Ten Houte and Mads Pedersen kicks hard. Alasdair Fotheringham De technische opslag of toegang is strikt noodzakelijk voor het legitieme doel het gebruik mogelijk te maken van een specifieke dienst waarom de abonnee of gebruiker uitdrukkelijk heeft gevraagd, of met als enig doel de uitvoering van de transmissie van een communicatie over een elektronisch communicatienetwerk. Most riders are wearing jackets and leg warmers, so there will be a lot of clothing to remove later. 2021 sees the 105th edition of the Ronde van Vlaanderen (or Tour of Flanders in English), one of cycling's legendary Spring Classics. Onze missie is om mens en maatschappij te inspireren dat iedereen met of zonder beperkingen in staat is tot grote prestaties, zolang je maar uitgaat van je mogelijkheden in plaats van je beperkingen. The race within this team will go a long way toward determining the Rondes final outcome. Among others, Van der Poel (Alpecin - Deceuninck), Girmay (Intermarch-Circus-Wanty), Matthews (Team Jayco Alula) and Vanmarcke (Israel-Premier Tech) were among the riders who were caught by surprise. After the Koppenberg, five climbs remain, and recent editions of the Ronde have seen race-winning attacks launched on just about all of them. In 2023, the Tour of Flanders route returns to Brugge for the first time since 2016. Simone Giuliani Suffering on the steep climbs and cobbled sections, enjoying the picturesque, meandering roads through the Flemish countryside and being propelled by that typical, unparalleled atmosphere of We Ride Flanders. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Click here (opens in new tab) to read our report on the women's race. Have a rewarding drink in our Peloton Caf, relive the heroism of the Ronde and share the experience with fellow cyclists. "I like the Oude Kwaremont. The sign-on is over and the riders are on the move to the official race start on the outskirts of Antwerp. The races passes through Hamme, near Greg Van Avermaet's hometown of Lokeren. On Sunday (2 April), the Tour of Flanders (Ronde van Vlaanderen; Tour des Flandres) will celebrate its 107th men's and 20th women's editions as the first of two back-to-back cobbled monuments (Paris-Roubaix follows next week). Contact The pace in the peloton has slowed on the narrow roads, helping the break extend its lead. It is the first of seven sectors in the next 140km of the race. Pro Championship in Philadelphia, longtime Bicycling contributor Whit Yost has raced on Belgian cobbles, helped build a European pro team, and piloted that team from Malaysia to Mont Ventoux as an assistant director sportif. A last moment of calm. @sporzapic.twitter.com/Ols2buvjIjApril 3, 2022. but thats cycling. This show the moment when van der Poel opened up his sprint. 165 riders started, 62 abandined, leaving 103 classified finishers. @RondeVlaanderen pic.twitter.com/tky571eeL1April 3, 2022. Jackie Tyson, Oral History Project Yes, he lost last Fridays E3 Saxo Bank Classic (a mini-Tour of Flanders) to van Aert, but he was clearly the strongest rider in the race and would have won had van Aert not (wisely) opted for a long-distance sprint (the Dutchman prefers shorter, more sudden accelerations). Lap up the beautiful scenery whilst imagining . More and more people join in the chasing group. Madouas and van Baarle are 30 seconds down on Pogacar and van der Poel. "With the crowd, I think it will be crazy, I think its going to be amazing. The 2023 Tour of Flanders holds a prestigious place on the cycling calendar as one of the famous monuments of cycling and the first Cobbled Classic of the year. I love this race. Tour of Flanders - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The race remains closed for a while and the gap of the breakaway increases up to 4 minutes. It was Van der Poel's team that had to correct the lopsided situation. No wonder Belgians have won the race 69 times. With 60 kilometers to go a break with about 13 riders is almost 3 minutes ahead of the field. Oliver Naesen tries to chase too but other riders are sitting on the wheels. Peter Stuart That's the big question heading into the Tour of Flanders. We have a bigger counterattack forming. Since getting hooked on pro cycling while watching Lance Armstrong win the 1993 U.S. The next riders to cross were Jorgensen (Team Movistar) and Cosnefroy (AG2R Citron Team). Site Map, Complete results of every Tour of Flanders, KOM: A Guide to Behind Trentin ups the pace to try to go across to the move. Britain's Ben Swift leads the peloton over the Kortekeer climb. The two look equally strong and equally as fresh. And that proved to be the case as the two-time Tour de France champion attacked on the second ascent of the Oude Kwaremont, then again on the Koppenberg, and finally on the last ascent of the Oude Kwaremontwith van der Poel the only rider able to follow him.