In Flanders Fields 2026
Gent-Wevelgem has been renamed In Flanders Fields, and its 88th edition takes place on Sunday, 29 March. Dating back to 1934, the race features cobblestones, hills, and unpaved roads. Preceded by E3 Saxo Bank Classic and followed by Dwars door Vlaanderen and the Tour of Flanders, In Flanders Fields is the second race in the so-called Flemish Week. The four Classics are held within a ten-day period. Starting in Middelkerke, In Flanders Fields covers 240.8 kilometres.
Check out the start list for In Flanders Fields.
Mads Pedersen won the last two editions. One more and he will be the sole record holder in In Flanders Fields with four victories.
Another interesting read: winners and records In Flanders Fields.
In Flanders Fields 2026: videos, profiles, more
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Riders
Mads Pedersen returns to Flanders Fields to defend his title in a field featuring Mathieu van der Poel, Tim Wellens, Tim Merlier, Arnaud De Lie, Jasper Philipsen, and Christophe Laporte. Cyclingstage.com brings you the entry list for In Flanders Fields.
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Winners and records
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 in the race. Cyclingstage.com brings you the records and recent winners.
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