It's the 100th edition of the Tour of Flanders! Here's our preview of one of cycling's great events.
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The Tour of Flanders is the second monument of the cycling season. Also known as the 'Belgian Worlds', the race sees hundreds of thousands of fans line the roads, especially around the 'hellingen' – the short, steep, cobbled climbs that dot the route and define the race.
What about favourites? Fabian Cancellara, Peter Sagan, Tom Boonen, Alexander Kristoff and more are in with a shout. Let us know your favourites and whether you'll be tuning in down in the comments.
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