Tour of Flanders

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Tour of Flanders: Epic Battles and Victories in Cycling's Classic Race

Cycling - Elisa Longo Borghini - Mathieu van der Poel - Tour of Flanders

Discover the thrilling highlights from the Tour of Flanders with unexpected twists and dramatic finishes!

The Tour of Flanders, a legendary cycling race, unfolded in a series of exhilarating events. From heavy rain adding chaos to the cobbled stretches to Mathieu van der Poel's record-breaking wins, fans witnessed captivating action. The race showcased a tale of two competitions, with Elisa Longo Borghini's impressive performance in the women's category and van der Poel's dominant display in the men's race. As riders faced challenges like the Koppenberg climb, each moment was filled with suspense and determination.

In a stunning turn of events, Mathieu van der Poel demolished his rivals to claim his third Tour of Flanders title. The men's world champion's strategic attack on the cobbles left competitors in awe, solidifying his status as a cycling powerhouse. However, the race was not without its share of setbacks, as Lizzie Deignan and Marlen Reusser were forced to abandon due to unfortunate injuries. Despite the challenges, the spirit of competition and resilience shone through the intense competition.

As the rain-soaked race unfolded, Mathieu van der Poel's exceptional performance stole the spotlight, culminating in a historic victory. His record-equaling third win at the Tour of Flanders cemented his legacy in cycling history. Additionally, Luca Mozzato's surprising second-place finish and Nils Pollit's impressive climb to third added another layer of excitement to the race. The Tour of Flanders was not just a test of endurance but a showcase of determination and grit, making it a thrilling spectacle for cycling enthusiasts worldwide.

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Gallery: Cobbles and chaos at Tour of Flanders - Canadian Cycling ... (Canadian Cycling Magazine)

Sunday's cobbled Classic delivered stunning racing for fans of men's and women's road racing. With heavy rain soaking riders and making the infamous cobbled ...

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The Tour of Flanders: A tale of two races and two very different ... (Rouleur)

Would Elisa Longo Borghini take her to the finish line, or launch moves and force Niewiadoma to close them down? The race was gripping right up until the moment ...

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Tour of Flanders 2024: Mathieu van der Poel converts Koppenberg ... (Olympics)

The 29-year-old broke clear from a chase group on the cobbled climb with around 45km to go on his way to victory, as Elisa Longo Borghini took the women's ...

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Mathieu van der Poel crushes rivals to claim third Tour of Flanders title (The Guardian)

The men's world champion, Mathieu van der Poel, produced a devastating attack on cobbles to win his third Tour of Flanders title while Elisa Longo Borghini ...

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Crash forces Lizzie Deignan, Marlen Reusser to abandon Tour of ... (Cyclingnews.com)

Update: Deignan suffers a fracture to the radial head of her right arm and Reusser suffers fracture to her jaw.

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Tour of Flanders: Mathieu van der Poel claims record third title with ... (Global Cycling Network)

World champion in a league of his own, attacking on the Koppenberg and turning the race into a one-man show.

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Van der Poel solos to record-equaling 3rd Tour of Flanders win ... (ESPN Australia)

World champion Mathieu van der Poel was untouchable in tough, rainy conditions on Sunday as the Dutch rider claimed a record-equaling third win at the Tour ...

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Tour of Flanders: Mathieu van der Poel smashes Monument with ... (Cyclingnews.com)

Luca Mozzato takes second, Nils Pollit moves up to third as Michael Matthews is relegated for dangerous sprinting.

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'Immortalise this moment' โ€“ Mozzato's Tour of Flanders second gives ... (Cyclingnews.com)

'If someone had said to me this morning you're going to be in the top 20 I'd have been happy' says race runner up. OUDENAARDE BELGIUM MARCH 31 Luca Mozzato ...

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Lizzie Deignan breaks arm, Marlen Reusser breaks jaw in nasty ... (Global Cycling Network)

The two star riders will miss Paris-Roubaix Femmes next week.

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Results and Highlights from the 2024 Tour of Flanders (Bicycling)

The world champion attacked on the Koppenberg and he was no match for the rest of the riders in the Ronde van Vlaanderen.

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