Tour of Flanders 2017

1. Tour of Flanders 2017: Heroic solo victory Philippe Gilbert

   Door Martijn Ophorst

   The Tour of Flanders ignites on the Muur van Geraardsbergen with a Tom Boonen attack. His team mate Philippe Gilbert joins him to go solo on Oude Kwaremont with 55 kilometres to go. He powers on to the win, while Van Avermaet outsprints Terpstra…

2. Tour of Flanders 2017: The Route

   Door Martijn Ophorst

   Sunday 2 April, 2017 – At 259.5 kilometres, the 101st edition of the Tour of Flanders features 18 hills. While the Muur van Geraardsbergen returns, the last 75 kilometres are the same as last year's, meaning a ceaseless succession of short,…

3. Tour of Flanders 2017: Riders

   Door Martijn Ophorst

   It's the last time Tom Boonen is on the startlist of the Tour of Flanders. The record holder is eager to win again, yet he faces strong competition by the likes of Kristoff, Vanmarcke, Van Avermaet, and - of course - title defender Sagan.…

4. Tour of Flanders 2017: Favourites

   Door Martijn Ophorst

   Every Grand Tour contender dreams of winning the Tour de France, while the Tour of Flanders is high on the bucket list of all Classics riders. In 2017 its the main goal of Olympic Champion Greg Van Avermaet, but is he able to hold off title…