Men Elite race info

Course
In 2025, the start of Tour of Flanders returns to Bruges. This also means that the route to the Flemish Ardennes is changing. The duo Oude Kwaremont - Paterberg will once again serve as a major obstacle in the finale. The finish does not change either. Mathieu van der Poel's successor may raise his arms on the Minderbroedersstraat in Oudenaarde. Download the timetable and roadmap below.
Start: Markt in Bruges - 10:00
Finish: Minderbroedersstraat in Oudenaarde - around 16:15
Distance: 268,9 km

Participants
Who will follow in the footsteps of Mathieu van der Poel on Sunday 6 April? Discover the provisional start list for a new edition of Tour of Flanders soon below.

Programme
Tour of Flanders is unquestionably one of the biggest cycling events internationally. Every cycling fan is not only captivated by Flanders’ Finest on the race day itself. The race also keeps the cycling world engaged in the days and weeks before the event. Find out below all that’s on offer around the Tour of Flanders.
The Men Elite team presentation will take place on the Markt of Bruges. This is what the programme looks like:
- 8:15: Start of the team presentation on the Markt
- 10:00: Start Tour of Flanders Men Elite
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These are the Tour of Flanders fan zones:
- Fan zone Koppenberg (10:00 - 19:00)
- Fan zone Oude Kwaremont (10:00 - 19:00)
- Fan zone Paterberg (10:00 - 19:00)
- Fan zone Hotond & Oude Kruisberg (10:00 - 19:00)
- Fan zone Finish Oudenaarde (13:00 - 19:00)
Also in Oudenaarde, there is a lot to experience in the context of the Tour of Flanders. Discover the programme:
- 11:30: Team presentation Women Elite at De Markt
- 12:49: Passage Men Elite at De Markt
- 13:10: Start Women Elite and first passage at De Markt
- 14:53: Passage Women Elite at De Markt
- 16:15: Finish Men Elite at Minderbroedersstraat
- 17:33: Finish Women Elite at Minderbroedersstraat

Fan zones
Going wild when Tadej Pogacar unleashes another attack on the Oude Kwaremont? Or shouting Lotte Kopecky up the Paterberg? These are just two of the many scenarios you can experience from the front row on Sunday, April 6. Discover the fan zones of the 2025 Tour of Flanders below.
Curious about how to get to the fan zone of your choice most easily? Click the button below and discover the mobility information.
The fan zone at the Oude Kwaremont will be open from 10:00 to 19:00.
- 13:09 | Passage Men Elite
- 15:03 | Passage Men Elite
- 15:53 | Passage Men Elite
- 17:08 | Passage Women Elite
The fan zone at the Paterberg will be open from 10:00 to 19:00.
- 15:08 | Passage Men Elite
- 15:58 | Passage Men Elite
- 17:13 | Passage Women Elite
The fan zone at the Koppenberg will be open from 10:00 to 19:00.
- 15:16 | Passage Men Elite
- 16:26 | Passage Women Elite
The fan zone in Oudenaarde is located at the finish line on Minderbroedersstraat, close to the Markt. The fan zone will be open from 13:00 to 19:00.
- 11:30: Team presentation Women Elite at the Markt
- 12:49: Passage Men Elite at the Markt
- 13:10: Start Women Elite and first passage at the Markt
- 14:53: Passage Women Elite at the Markt
- 16:15: Finish Men Elite at Minderbroedersstraat
- 17:33: Finish Women Elite at Minderbroedersstraat

Broadcasters
Can you not be present on Sunday, April 6th? No worries! Below you will find an overview of the broadcasters on which you can follow the Tour of Flanders!
- VRT & RTL: Belgium
- JSports: Japan
- TV2: Denmark
- SBS: Australia
- France TV: France
- FloSports: USA & Canada
- TV2: Norway
- NOS: Netherlands
- RTVS: Slovakia
- ORF: Austria
- SuperSport: Africa
- ESPN: Latin America
- Eurosport: Europe
Results 2024
With a third win, Mathieu van der Poel has joined an exceptional list of champions. From the Koppenberg, the Dutchman rode solo to victory in Oudenaarde. He made it ahead of Mozzato and Politt.
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