The fans were back after three years and they didn’t disappoint.
It’s more than just a race, it’s one of Belgium’s biggest events of the year, a stirring show that draws euphoric crowds in huge numbers, all wanting to see the tough, dramatic and spectacular racing De Ronde produces every time.
But Flanders isn’t an unforgettable day only for these amazing fans, but also for the riders, especially those racing it for the first time, as was the case with Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl’s Jannik Steimle, who talked about this unique experience in our latest video.
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