The Tour of Flanders is a one-day classic cycling race held in Belgium. First held in 1913, it is considered one of the five cycling monuments, and is part of the UCI World Tour. The race is held on the first Sunday of April, and covers a distance of approximately 260 kilometers (160 miles). The Tour of Flanders is known for its challenging parcours, which includes numerous cobbled sections and steep climbs. The race is often won by a rider who is able to attack on one of the climbs and hold off the chasing group. The current champion is Mathieu van der Poel of the Netherlands.
The Tour of Flanders is one of the most prestigious races in cycling, and is often seen as a test of a rider’s all-round ability. The race is also popular with fans, and attracts large crowds along the route. In recent years, the Tour of Flanders has been won by some of the biggest names in cycling, including Tom Boonen, Fabian Cancellara, and Peter Sagan.
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