In Flanders Fields 2026

1. In Flanders Fields 2026: Philipsen sprints to triumph in thriller

   Door Harmen Lustig

   Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel light up In Flanders Fields with a fantastic show, but when they are reeled in just before the flamme rouge, the fast men take over. Jasper Philipsen powers to victory, with Tobias Lund Andresen and…

2. In Flanders Fields: Winners and records

   Door Martijn Ophorst

   Since 1934, In Flanders Fields has been one of the Flemish classics, although it was known as Gent-Wevelgem until 2026. The route is peppered with several short cobbled climbs and features a number of unpaved roads. Winds often play a crucial role…

3. In Flanders Fields 2026: Route

   Door Harmen Lustig

   Sunday 29 March – Gent-Wevelgem has been renamed In Flanders Fields and the start location has changed as well, but those are essentially the only differences. The riders are served the familiar recipe of nine climbs, three gravel sectors and a…

4. In Flanders Fields 2026: Riders

   Door Harmen Lustig

   At In Flanders Fields, Mathieu van der Poel, Wout van Aert, Jasper Philipsen, Matthew Brennan, Jonathan Milan, Arnaud De Lie, Biniam Girmay, Tobias Lund Andresen and Christophe Laporte are contesting the succession of Mads Pedersen.…

5. In Flanders Fields 2026: Favourites

   Door Harmen Lustig

   With its flat finale, Gent–Wevelgem is a race that suits sprinters perfectly. But it is also a classic in which the weather often plays a major role. The forecast suggests a north-westerly wind, meaning the riders will have a cross-tailwind on…