Van der Poel and Pogacar Set for Tour des Flandres Showdown
The 109th edition of the cycling Monument begins today with Van der Poel aiming for a record fourth win and Pogacar seeking redemption after Milan-San Remo.
- The 2025 Tour des Flandres starts today, covering a grueling 268.9 km course from Bruges to Audenarde, featuring 19 iconic climbs.
- Mathieu van der Poel, a three-time winner, is vying to become the first cyclist to win the race four times, following recent victories at Milan-San Remo and the E3 Saxo Bank Classic.
- Tadej Pogacar, the 2023 champion, seeks to avenge his defeat to Van der Poel at Milan-San Remo and capitalize on the challenging terrain.
- Dry weather is expected to influence race dynamics, with the decisive climbs of the Vieux Quaremont and Paterberg likely shaping the outcome.
- Live coverage of the event is available on Eurosport 1 starting at 9:45 AM and France 3 from 1:35 PM.
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