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Link to Police identify culprit who threw beer at Mathieu van der Poel during Tour of Flanders
Mathieu van der Poel was fortunately undeterred by the incidents in both Monuments

Police identify culprit who threw beer at Mathieu van der Poel during Tour of Flanders

Suspect to be questioned, whilst spectator who threw cap at world champion during Paris-Roubaix is set to hand herself in amidst complaint from French rider union

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Link to Average Joe vs the Tour of Flanders: Cillian Kelly takes on the cobbles of Flanders
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Average Joe vs the Tour of Flanders: Cillian Kelly takes on the cobbles of Flanders

Whipped into shape by a eight-week Wahoo SYSTM training plan, Cillian embarked on a journey to Belgium in an attempt to complete the Tour of Flanders sportive

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Link to Mads Pedersen: I wouldn’t even call it a rivalry with Mathieu van der Poel
Mads Pedersen and Mathieu van der Poel at the finish of Gent-Wevelgem

Mads Pedersen: I wouldn’t even call it a rivalry with Mathieu van der Poel

Danish rider looks ahead to Paris-Roubaix as he aims to win his first Monument

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Link to The best cycling bar in Belgium? Calling in at Bar Gidon
Frederik Penne proudly holds his Lotte Kopecky World Championships jersey

The best cycling bar in Belgium? Calling in at Bar Gidon

Ex-professional Frederik Penne's bar is a pit-stop for pros, a party for fans, and a celebration of cycling culture. We paid him a visit.

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Link to How Alpecin-Deceuninck mastered the Tour of Flanders: GCN Racing News Show
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How Alpecin-Deceuninck mastered the Tour of Flanders: GCN Racing News Show

Dan Lloyd reflects on a masterclass from Mathieu van der Poel and his team, and commends the longevity of Lidl-Trek's Elisa Longo Borghini

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Link to Wout van Aert's Giro d'Italia participation still in the balance
Wout van Aert at Dwars Door Vlaanderen

Wout van Aert's Giro d'Italia participation still in the balance

'We need to see when he’s training again, then we can make a plan-B' says Visma team boss Richard Plugge

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Link to Adrie van der Poel: Flanders is in Mathieu's top-3 all-time victories
Mathieu van der Poel celebrates in style after winning his third Tour of Flanders

Adrie van der Poel: Flanders is in Mathieu's top-3 all-time victories

Dutchman's father says the absence of Wout van Aert only made the victory more impressive

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Link to Marlen Reusser set for jaw surgery on Tuesday following Tour of Flanders crash
Marlen Reusser at the start of an ill-fated Tour of Flanders

Marlen Reusser set for jaw surgery on Tuesday following Tour of Flanders crash

SD Worx-Protime's Swiss national champion suffered a fractured jaw along with eight broken teeth in Sunday's crash at the Tour of Flanders

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Link to ‘I love when it’s hectic’ – Riley Sheehan ready for Tour of Flanders debut
Riley Sheehan at his European debut last season for Israel-Premier Tech

‘I love when it’s hectic’ – Riley Sheehan ready for Tour of Flanders debut

23-year-old American reflects on the lessons and challenges of his first spring Classics campaign ahead of the Tour of Flanders on Sunday

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Link to Toms Skujiņš: 'The responsibility is on Alpecin-Deceuninck for Tour of Flanders'
Toms Skujiņš has enjoyed the best Classics campaign of his career to date

Toms Skujiņš: 'The responsibility is on Alpecin-Deceuninck for Tour of Flanders'

All eyes turn to Mathieu van der Poel as Lidl-Trek head into Sunday a weakened force, but Latvian's game plan does not change in Jasper Stuyven's absence

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Link to Tour of Flanders: Depleted Visma-Lease a Bike may capitalise on ‘underdog’ status
Matteo Jorgenson and Tiesj Benoit spoke to the media on Friday afternoon

Tour of Flanders: Depleted Visma-Lease a Bike may capitalise on ‘underdog’ status

Matteo Jorgenson and Tiesj Benoot ready to race for themselves on Sunday, with the former's light shining bright after Dwars door Vlaanderen success

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Link to Mathieu van der Poel: ‘I prefer to race with all the top riders’ says Tour of Flanders favourite
Mathieu van der Poel and Mads Pedersen will do battle once more on Sunday, but the jury is out on Pedersen's condition

Mathieu van der Poel: ‘I prefer to race with all the top riders’ says Tour of Flanders favourite

Two-time winner reflects on the absences of Jasper Stuyven and Wout Van Aert, but stresses the continued strength of Lidl-Trek and Visma-Lease a Bike

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Link to 10 riders to watch at the Tour of Flanders
Lotte Kopecky and Mathieu van der Poel have stood on the podium at the Tour of Flanders before

10 riders to watch at the Tour of Flanders

Mathieu van der Poel and Lotte Kopecky are the two outstanding favourites, but there are a whole host of riders knocking on the door of a big victory

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Link to Visma-Lease a Bike lose Jan Tratnik for the Tour of Flanders
Jan Tratnik has failed to recovery from his injuries following a crash at Gent-Wevelgem

Visma-Lease a Bike lose Jan Tratnik for the Tour of Flanders

The Slovenian hasn’t recovered from his injuries following a crash at Gent-Wevelgem

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Link to Marianne Vos: I expect SD Worx-Protime to be extra sharp at Tour of Flanders
Marianne Vos dons Visma-Lease a Bike's new special-edition track jacket during Friday's press conference

Marianne Vos: I expect SD Worx-Protime to be extra sharp at Tour of Flanders

Former winner reflects on how the race has changed since 2013, looks towards Sunday's race and offers comment on Demi Vollering's departure from SD Worx-Protime

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Link to Mads Pedersen: 'Pain in the ass that we lost Jasper Stuyven for Tour of Flanders'
Mads Pedersen was the winner at Dwars door Vlaanderen on Sunday, but crashed heavily at Gent-Wevelgem just two days ago

Mads Pedersen: 'Pain in the ass that we lost Jasper Stuyven for Tour of Flanders'

Former runner-up rues the loss of key teammates and his own nasty crash at Dwars door Vlaanderen, but insists that Lidl-Trek continue to race aggressively

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Link to Demi Vollering finding form for Tour of Flanders, with half an eye on the Ardennes
Demi Vollering is still looking for her first win of the campaign

Demi Vollering finding form for Tour of Flanders, with half an eye on the Ardennes

Dutchwoman has never won in Oudenaarde, but is still getting back to race pace after altitude training

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Link to EF Pro Cycling reveal special switch-out kit for the Tour of Flanders
Coryn Labecki, Michael Valgren and Kristen Faulkner will line up in their team's one-off strip on Sunday

EF Pro Cycling reveal special switch-out kit for the Tour of Flanders

Black and white design will be worn by EF Education-EasyPost and EF Education-Cannondale, as Rapha launches new 'Flandrien collection'

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Link to Greg Van Avermaet: Cycling has always been my passion, it’s never been my work
Greg Van Avermaet is one of Belgium's most popular cyclists of the modern age

Greg Van Avermaet: Cycling has always been my passion, it’s never been my work

Belgian rider talks to GCN about his retirement, his move into gravel and undying love for cycling

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Link to We tried Flemish beef stew and fries energy gel (so you don't have to)
Beef stew energy gel vs the real thing

We tried Flemish beef stew and fries energy gel (so you don't have to)

To celebrate the upcoming Tour of Flanders, Cycling in Flanders has released an energy gel that tastes like a Belgian classic dish

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Link to Mads Pedersen 'needs time' as Lidl-Trek hold out hope for Tour of Flanders
Mads Pedersen faces question marks ahead of Tour of Flanders

Mads Pedersen 'needs time' as Lidl-Trek hold out hope for Tour of Flanders

Gent-Wevelgem winner misses team recon of Flanders route but is set to train on Friday

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Link to Victor Campenaerts: At 32 you don't want to wait until after the Tour de France to sign a contract
Victor Campenaerts in action at the 2023 Primus Classic

Victor Campenaerts: At 32 you don't want to wait until after the Tour de France to sign a contract

Lotto Dstny rider talking to multiple teams as he looks to make a mark in the Tour of Flanders

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Link to Emma Norsgaard blog: Missing splits and taking risks
Emma Norsgaard was regularly on attack in the final kilometres of Gent-Wevelgem, but none were ultimately made to count

Emma Norsgaard blog: Missing splits and taking risks

Movistar rider reflects on Gent-Wevelgem and a flurry of attacks in the finale, as she anticipates the battle with SD Worx-Protime at the Tour of Flanders

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Link to Wilfried Peeters: Winning with the best rider is easy
Wilfried Peeters will look to guide his Soudal Quick-Step team to an unlikely victory on Sunday

Wilfried Peeters: Winning with the best rider is easy

Soudal Quick-Step's sports director looks ahead to Sunday's Tour of Flanders, as his team struggles in the face of Mathieu van der Poel's strength

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