Tom Boonen
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Kuurne - Brussels - Kuurne: Winners and records
Door Martijn Ophorst Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne was first held in 1945. Together with Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, the race comprises the Flemish Opening Weekend. Cyclingstage.com brings you the records and recent winners.
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E3 Saxo Classic: Winners and records
Door Martijn Ophorst E3 Saxo Classic, previously known as E3 Harelbeke, is on the cycling calendar since 1958. Preceding the Tour of Flanders and featuring both hills and cobbles, the race is seen as a test case for Flander’s cycling high mass itself.…
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Tour of Flanders: Winners and records
Door Martijn Ophorst The Tour of Flanders is one of cycling's 5 Monuments. It is of huge importance to Belgian riders, teams, sponsors and of course the massive crowds of Flemish cycling fanatics that line the route each year. Therefore, no surprise that Flemish…
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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…
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Dwars door Vlaanderen: Winners and records
Door Martijn Ophorst Dwars door Vlaanderen started out as Dwars door België in 1945, which means Across Belgium. For a long time it has been a two days stage race, but as of 1965 it found its current form as a one-day race. In 2000 the name was changed to Dwars door…
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Paris - Roubaix: Winners and records
Door Martijn Ophorst Paris-Roubaix is one of the oldest cycling classics. The 'Hell of the North', as it is often referred to, is one of the toughest races on the cycling calender and suits the strong men of the peloton. It is therefore no surprise that Belgians have…
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Heroes of the Tour of Flanders
Door Rene van der Horst Steep slopes and cobble stones in early spring is like High Mass on two wheels to the Flemish people. A win in Flanders is enough to make a career, but just seven men have managed to win the revered 'Ronde' three times. Cyclingstage.com raises its…
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Tour of Qatar: Winners and records
Door Martijn Ophorst The Tour of Qatar has been in existence since 2002. During the first few years, the race didn't peak the interest of the top cyclists, but this has since changed with riders seeing Qatar as ideal preparation for the classics. Former World…
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Eneco Tour 2015 Stage 3: Boonen wins in home country
Door Martijn Ophorst Stage 3 in the Eneco Tour takes the riders in 172 kilometres from Beveren to Ardooie and it's there good old Tom Boonen blasts to victory in the bunch sprint. Young Dutchman Jesper Asselamn holds on to the leader's jersey, albeit with a 1 second margin.
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Tour of Qatar 2014 Results 4th stage - Boonen wins again
Door Martijn Ophorst Stage 4 in the Tour of Qatar is done with an average of 57 k/hour. It explodes in a bunch sprint, won by Tom Boonen before André Greipel. Niki Terpstra stays in the lead of the GC.
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Tour of Qatar 2014 Results 2nd stage - Tom Boonen wins
Door Martijn Ophorst With 20 stage victories Tom Boonen is record holder in the Tour of Qatar. In today’s bunch sprint he enlarges the score to 21. He is fastest in a break away group of around 20 riders. Niki Terpstra stays in the lead of the GC.