In this year’s unique October edition of the Ronde van Vlaanderen the riders will not have to climb the steep “Muur” of Geraardsbergen, one of Flanders’ most famous cycling hills. Only three years after its successful re-introduction in 2017, the cobblestoned climb is once again removed from the race. Just[…]

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The cycling world is now pinning its hope on a Tour de France in September and many more exciting top races in the Fall. But cycling fans deserve a reality check. The chances of the cycling feast going on remain slim and the risks of organising the event are huge.[…]

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In 2019, generally positive trends in TV viewing for men’s pro cycling races were observed in France and in Belgium (in both Flanders and Wallonia) while only in the United Kingdom TV interest in cycling slowed down significantly. For all other countries a more mixed picture emerges. Global Tour de[…]

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Brussels hosted Le Grand Départ 2019 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Merckx’s first Tour victory. The total costs for this tribute, including the €5 million hosting fee transferred to Tour organizer ASO, amount to €15 million at least, primarily financed through public funds. Money well spent, according to Brussels[…]

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