Tour of Flanders 2012
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Julian Alaphilippe: I'm motivated for a Tour of Flanders return
Frenchman set for busy 2021, with Tour de France, Olympics, Worlds defence, and contract decision all on the menu -
Belgian Classics to be held without crowds in spring of 2021
'The most important thing is that there is a race' says Tour of Flanders organiser -
Julian Alaphilippe: I don't blame moto rider for Tour of Flanders crash
Frenchman recovering from fractured hand in readiness for new season
Tour of Flanders 2012
The 2012 Tour of Flanders is already one of the most talked about editions in the long and distinguished history of the race. Significant changes to the route for this year have caused controversy, with riders and fans reacting with consternation to the removal of the Muur van Geraardsbergen from the parcours.
Nevertheless the race will retain its status as one of the most loved and eagerly anticipated of the season and remains Belgium’s premier Monument. The Tour of Flanders traditionally attracts the best riders in the world to the start line, but riders of other nationalities are always fighting the home team here. The race is a national emblem in Belgium and the host country’s riders have won almost seven times more titles here than any other nation. Tom Boonen, who has been in fine early season form, is sure to make a bold bid to continue that dominance, provided he gets to grips with the changes to the course.
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Tour of Flanders 20121 April 2012 | BEL | WorldTour
Latest Content on the Race

Julian Alaphilippe: I'm motivated for a Tour of Flanders return
By Daniel Ostanek
News Frenchman set for busy 2021, with Tour de France, Olympics, Worlds defence, and contract decision all on the menu

Belgian Classics to be held without crowds in spring of 2021
By Cyclingnews
News 'The most important thing is that there is a race' says Tour of Flanders organiser

Julian Alaphilippe: I don't blame moto rider for Tour of Flanders crash
By Cyclingnews
News Frenchman recovering from fractured hand in readiness for new season

Julian Alaphilippe dreams of Tour of Flanders return in 2021
By Cyclingnews
News Frenchman crashed out after collision with motorbike during debut Ronde at weekend

Vuelta a España favourites, Van der Poel and Van Aert rivalry and Dumoulin interview – Podcast
By Cyclingnews
Podcast We also hear from stage winner Tao Geoghegan Hart and overall leader Joao Almeida at the Giro d'Italia

5 conclusions from the men's Tour of Flanders
By Daniel Ostanek
Analysis A new Classics rivalry, moto mayhem, aggressive NTT, and more

Motorbike rider involved in Alaphilippe crash: I feel terrible
By Cyclingnews
News Former police officer Eddy Lissens gives his side of story after world champion crashes out of Tour of Flanders

Wout van Aert: Mathieu was just a bit stronger at Tour of Flanders
By Daniel Ostanek
News 'I would have benefited from a longer sprint, but I didn't use it'
Top News on the Race
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Vuelta a España favourites, Van der Poel and Van Aert rivalry and Dumoulin interview – Podcast
We also hear from stage winner Tao Geoghegan Hart and overall leader Joao Almeida at the Giro d'Italia -
Motorbike rider involved in Alaphilippe crash: I feel terrible
Former police officer Eddy Lissens gives his side of story after world champion crashes out of Tour of Flanders -
Wout van Aert: Mathieu was just a bit stronger at Tour of Flanders
'I would have benefited from a longer sprint, but I didn't use it'
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Alexander Kristoff takes unexpected podium at Tour of Flanders
'Luckily for me, but unfortunate for QuickStep and Alaphilippe, there was still a podium spot' -
Alberto Bettiol: I didn’t have the same Tour of Flanders legs as last year
Italian can't match last year's winning ride -
Mathieu van der Poel: Flanders win turns an average season into a super season
'It was incredible to sprint for victory against Van Aert, knowing where we came from'
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Julian Alaphilippe crashes out of Tour of Flanders
World champion suffers a double fracture in his right hand -
How to watch the Classics – Tour of Flanders TV, live stream
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Van der Poel: If Van Aert is strongest at Tour of Flanders, he'll be a great winner
Dutchman also names Alaphilippe, Pedersen, Bettiol and Lampaert as riders to watch
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