The essence of 'de Ronde'

Waiting for the bunch

Waiting for the bunch (Image credit: Sirotti)

As the season heads into the heart of the Spring Classics it's time to focus on Belgium and a race which captures the imagination of most cycling enthusiasts - the Tour of Flanders. Cycling historian Les Woodland takes a look at what makes de Ronde van Vlaanderen so special.

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