Kapelmuur removed from Flanders route
The Oude Kwaremont and Paterberg — often proving to be decisive ascents — are still on the route, and now with the Valkenberg which has been added to the race circuit.
The Oude Kwaremont and Paterberg — often proving to be decisive ascents — are still on the route, and now with the Valkenberg which has been added to the race circuit.
Despite coming nearly 100km from the finish, the Muur still greatly impacts how the Tour of Flanders finale plays out.
The peloton's top riders, like Tom Boonen and Greg Van Avermaet, aren't impressed by the Muur's return to Tour of Flanders route.
The Muur is back! Here is what the famous climb means to the Tour of Flanders, its fans, and former race winners.
Famed climb will return to major classics racing after being cut from Tour of Flanders in 2012