THE MOST POPULAR CLIMBS IN THE TOUR OF FLANDERS
Six of De Ronde's brutally steep bergs Rouleur - MARZO 30, 2023 WORDS: ÁLVARO RUBIO PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES One of the most special things about the Tour of Flanders is the vast amount of fans that line the edge of the roads, cheering on the riders as they make their way up the brutally steep bergs and over the bone-juddering cobbled sections. The waving flags, tireless chanting, the smell of frites, and the hectic fan zones add something unique to this race which is a spectacle already within itself. The Tour of Flanders brings together all the elements that define the cycling culture of the Flemish region: steep bergs, cobblestones and passion. This Belgian region is a territory that knows how to care for and protect the cobbled roads that are part of its history. To celebrate the return of the highly-anticipated Monument race, we look at six of the most popular bergs in Flandrian history. MOLENBERG For many editions, the Molenberg was a crucial point in the of the Tour of Flanders...