Kick off the Flandrien Challenge by conquering the 9 segments in the Kemmelberg area. The roads of the Westhoek are an under-appreciated hotbed of cycling. On these muddy farm lanes, through the constant wind, Flandriens like Frank Vandenbroucke, Johan Museeuw and Johan Bruyneel honed their craft. After the appetiser we served up in the West, we send you along the river Lys to the cobbles northeast of Oudenaarde. Nokereberg serves as your entrance to the Flemish Ardennes and is followed by some of the longest cobble sectors of the region. Do Doorn, Paddestraat and Kerkgate ring a bell? After conquering the last of the 26 segments, you end your first day at the Centrum Ronde van Vlaanderen.

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Pre-ride

Food & Drink
Biking Bar

NOW ENJOY A LONG STRETCH WITHOUT BERGS & COBBLES BEFORE HITTING THE NEXT 17 SEGMENTS

BOOM! YOU MADE IT THROUGH DAY 1

212km Finish