{"id":236943,"date":"2026-04-05T08:30:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T08:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/05\/tour-of-flanders-men-live-an-easter-extravaganza-on-the-belgian-cobbles\/"},"modified":"2026-04-05T08:30:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T08:30:57","slug":"tour-of-flanders-men-live-an-easter-extravaganza-on-the-belgian-cobbles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/05\/tour-of-flanders-men-live-an-easter-extravaganza-on-the-belgian-cobbles\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour of Flanders Men LIVE &#8211; An Easter extravaganza on the Belgian cobbles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p>Refresh <i class=\"fa fa-refresh\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-05T08:30:57+00:00\">2026-04-05T08:30:57.057Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1cc02d76-93ba-477b-922d-6d2aa25999b2\">Hugo de la Calle (Burgos-Burpellet-BH) is the next to try a move but nothing is going for the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-05T08:28:31+00:00\">2026-04-05T08:28:31.675Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e1e3f60d-1135-4581-ab2d-2116af94856f\">Nils Politt (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) begins to control the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-05T08:28:15+00:00\">2026-04-05T08:28:15.172Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-321afb8f-001e-4e38-b47e-6750a908aeb1\">Attack by Victor Vercouillie (Flanders-Baloise) but nothing is being allowed to go just yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-05T08:23:51+00:00\">2026-04-05T08:23:51.883Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-745b4090-99a5-402e-82bf-9190b335e5c0\">No break for the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-05T08:23:05+00:00\">2026-04-05T08:23:05.114Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9f2664e8-1cc7-46bb-8929-469820064a23\">Unibet Rose Rockets are the next to launch a move and he gets a gap but he&#8217;s dragged back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-05T08:20:53+00:00\">2026-04-05T08:20:53.798Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-278-2km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-278-2km-to-go\"><span>278.2km to go!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-d5371643-db5e-467e-a834-44d0156430c8\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Racing begins and Picnic-PostNL begin the attacks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-05T08:19:39+00:00\">2026-04-05T08:19:39.204Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4c8765db-a6a7-4e79-8f05-0066f89e180b\">The startlist is absolutely stacked! Tadej Poga\u010dar, Mathieu van der Poel, Wout Van Aert, Mads Pedersen and Remco Evenepoel among a long list of super talents.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-c8fce5c8-4d8d-4f87-84aa-22a1cb1a4afc\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:5491px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.65%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QCs326X5zLNC728LHPnW3T-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QCs326X5zLNC728LHPnW3T-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QCs326X5zLNC728LHPnW3T-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QCs326X5zLNC728LHPnW3T-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QCs326X5zLNC728LHPnW3T-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QCs326X5zLNC728LHPnW3T-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"><br \/>\n<\/source><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-05T08:05:56+00:00\">2026-04-05T08:05:56.557Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-002c1eb6-aae5-4199-be65-b7ea6bc96415\">The riders have started the neutral zone. Rui Oliveira (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) clipped a wheel as they started and hit the barriers. He is back riding.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-05T08:04:19+00:00\">2026-04-05T08:04:19.874Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-50e41604-4f10-4bd2-9e04-0ddec33a351d\">Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Premier Tech) seems very pleased that Evenepoel has decided to debut at the Ronde this year&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/not-a-disadvantage-for-me-mathieu-van-der-poel-welcomes-addition-of-remco-evenepoel-to-tour-of-flanders-but-warns-against-underestimating-debutant\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/not-a-disadvantage-for-me-mathieu-van-der-poel-welcomes-addition-of-remco-evenepoel-to-tour-of-flanders-but-warns-against-underestimating-debutant\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&#8216;Not a disadvantage for me&#8217; \u2013 Mathieu van der Poel welcomes addition of Remco Evenepoel to Tour of Flanders but warns against underestimating debutant<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-6f79a7cb-814c-48b7-ad8c-71b792d678a9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:5843px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.66%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5dqAv8QTj8CEBHYY4GxpA-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5dqAv8QTj8CEBHYY4GxpA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5dqAv8QTj8CEBHYY4GxpA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5dqAv8QTj8CEBHYY4GxpA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5dqAv8QTj8CEBHYY4GxpA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5dqAv8QTj8CEBHYY4GxpA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"MIDDELKERKE, BELGIUM - MARCH 29: Mathieu van der Poel of Alpecin-Premier Tech of Netherlands, Ben Turner of INEOS Grenadiers of Great Britain during the Flanders Fields Men Elite at the Wevelgem on March 29, 2026 in Middelkerke Belgium (Photo by Pim Waslander\/Soccrates\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5dqAv8QTj8CEBHYY4GxpA-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5dqAv8QTj8CEBHYY4GxpA-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5dqAv8QTj8CEBHYY4GxpA-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5dqAv8QTj8CEBHYY4GxpA-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5dqAv8QTj8CEBHYY4GxpA-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5dqAv8QTj8CEBHYY4GxpA-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5dqAv8QTj8CEBHYY4GxpA.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5dqAv8QTj8CEBHYY4GxpA.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/><br \/>\n<\/source><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-05T08:01:48+00:00\">2026-04-05T08:01:48.853Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f2a55217-8bf5-425c-9a6f-78bbe3719a6a\">Wout Van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike) refuses to be included in the discussion when it comes to the biggest names of the sport&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/i-dont-consider-myself-in-the-big-four-wout-van-aert-older-and-wiser-but-avoids-talking-himself-up-for-major-tour-of-flanders-battle\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/i-dont-consider-myself-in-the-big-four-wout-van-aert-older-and-wiser-but-avoids-talking-himself-up-for-major-tour-of-flanders-battle\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&#8216;I don&#8217;t consider myself in the big four&#8217; \u2013 Wout van Aert &#8216;older and wiser&#8217; but avoids talking himself up for major Tour of Flanders battle<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-b1209542-8c5c-4634-9f4f-df50b2c434ec\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2400px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2f6yDEapxtfhcsY9Wmqi5-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2f6yDEapxtfhcsY9Wmqi5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2f6yDEapxtfhcsY9Wmqi5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2f6yDEapxtfhcsY9Wmqi5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2f6yDEapxtfhcsY9Wmqi5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2f6yDEapxtfhcsY9Wmqi5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A side shot of Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike) riding up a cobbled climb during In Flanders Fields, with excited fans cheering behind a barrier\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2f6yDEapxtfhcsY9Wmqi5-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2f6yDEapxtfhcsY9Wmqi5-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2f6yDEapxtfhcsY9Wmqi5-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2f6yDEapxtfhcsY9Wmqi5-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2f6yDEapxtfhcsY9Wmqi5-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2f6yDEapxtfhcsY9Wmqi5-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2f6yDEapxtfhcsY9Wmqi5.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2f6yDEapxtfhcsY9Wmqi5.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/><br \/>\n<\/source><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Zac Williams\/SWpix.com)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-05T07:59:10+00:00\">2026-04-05T07:59:10.063Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5ca300fa-0c7a-412a-805d-04d11659f662\">Tadej Poga\u010dar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) is, obviously, the big favourite for today. However, he is a bit concerned about the ability of Evenepoel and his unpredictability&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/he-can-attack-in-the-most-random-places-tadej-pogacar-ponders-potential-tactical-headache-of-remco-evenepoel-at-tour-of-flanders\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/he-can-attack-in-the-most-random-places-tadej-pogacar-ponders-potential-tactical-headache-of-remco-evenepoel-at-tour-of-flanders\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&#8216;He can attack in the most random places&#8217; \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar ponders potential tactical headache of Remco Evenepoel at Tour of Flanders<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-effaa0ba-8fa4-4a2b-a418-fc3df5b7de7b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3502px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.68%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRo4eCDSYkD6hHXQ2YpsaM-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRo4eCDSYkD6hHXQ2YpsaM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRo4eCDSYkD6hHXQ2YpsaM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRo4eCDSYkD6hHXQ2YpsaM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRo4eCDSYkD6hHXQ2YpsaM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRo4eCDSYkD6hHXQ2YpsaM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"ANTWERP, BELGIUM - APRIL 05: Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia and UAE Team Emirates - XRG prior to the 110th Tour of Flanders - Ronde van Vlaanderen 2026 - Men&amp;amp;amp;apos;s Elite a 278.6km one day race from Antwerp to Oudenaarde \/ #UCIWT \/ on April 05, 2026 in Antwerp, Belgium. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRo4eCDSYkD6hHXQ2YpsaM-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRo4eCDSYkD6hHXQ2YpsaM-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRo4eCDSYkD6hHXQ2YpsaM-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRo4eCDSYkD6hHXQ2YpsaM-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRo4eCDSYkD6hHXQ2YpsaM-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRo4eCDSYkD6hHXQ2YpsaM-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRo4eCDSYkD6hHXQ2YpsaM.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRo4eCDSYkD6hHXQ2YpsaM.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/><br \/>\n<\/source><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-05T07:54:48+00:00\">2026-04-05T07:54:48.185Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-182a36c2-b515-48ad-a9df-69d7a45901ca\">Hello and welcome to <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>&#8216; live report of the men&#8217;s Tour of Flanders\/Ronde Van Vlaanderen 2026!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<p id=\"elk-ef6d9112-128d-477d-b480-fbf0df8e946e\">It was a surprise on April Fool&#8217;s Day that the announcement of Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) wasn&#8217;t a joke and very definitely is happening! Whether you like how they did the announcement or not, it captured the attention of the cycling world!<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/i-deliberately-got-rid-of-my-social-media-for-two-weeks-remco-evenepoel-addresses-drama-of-surprise-tour-of-flanders-debut-and-says-he-wouldnt-be-starting-if-victory-wasnt-possible\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/i-deliberately-got-rid-of-my-social-media-for-two-weeks-remco-evenepoel-addresses-drama-of-surprise-tour-of-flanders-debut-and-says-he-wouldnt-be-starting-if-victory-wasnt-possible\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&#8216;I deliberately got rid of my social media for two weeks&#8217; \u2013 Remco Evenepoel addresses drama of surprise Tour of Flanders debut and says he wouldn&#8217;t be starting if victory wasn&#8217;t possible<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-e2997f55-492c-4b06-a047-118fa69e4217\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:7039px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EpeEMUPeVXkyiWBiWyugWE-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EpeEMUPeVXkyiWBiWyugWE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EpeEMUPeVXkyiWBiWyugWE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EpeEMUPeVXkyiWBiWyugWE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EpeEMUPeVXkyiWBiWyugWE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EpeEMUPeVXkyiWBiWyugWE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Belgian Remco Evenepoel of Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe pictured during a press conference of the Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe cycling team ahead of the Ronde van Vlaanderen \/ Tour des Flandres \/ Tour of Flanders cycling race, Friday 03 April 2026 in Ledegem. The 110th edition of the cycling race will take place on Sunday 5th April. 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