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Dwars door Vlaanderen is a professional men's one-day road cycling race held annually in the Flemish region of Belgium. First organized in 1945, the event covers approximately 180 kilometers and features several short, steep cobbled climbs characteristic of the Flemish classics. It has been part of the UCI WorldTour calendar since 2017 and is typically scheduled days before the Tour of Flanders.
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Why is Dwars door Vlaanderen important before the Tour of Flanders?
It is raced in the same Flemish cobbled-classics period and normally falls only a few days before the Tour of Flanders. Teams use its climbs, cobbles and exposed roads as both a major target and a final form check.
What kind of rider usually wins Dwars door Vlaanderen?
The course favors classics specialists who can handle short cobbled climbs, repeated accelerations and tactical breakaways. Depending on the route and race situation, it can finish with a reduced sprint or a small group clear of the peloton.
Where does Dwars door Vlaanderen finish?
The modern race traditionally finishes in Waregem in West Flanders. Its route crosses the Flemish Ardennes and features roads also familiar from races such as E3 Saxo Classic and the Tour of Flanders.
How old is Dwars door Vlaanderen?
The men's race was first held in 1945 and was originally known as Dwars door België. A separate women's edition has been part of the spring calendar since the early 2010s.
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