UCI Continental CircuitsThe UCI Continental Circuits are a series of road bicycle racing competitions which were introduced in 2005 by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) to expand cycling around the world. The five circuits (representing the continents of Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania) are ranked below the UCI World Tour and UCI ProSeries.
Christophe SercuChristophe Sercu (born 16 October 1970) is a Belgian cycling manager, who currently works as the general manager of UCI ProTeamTeam Flanders–Baloise. He is the son of former cycling champion Patrick Sercu. He is involved in organizing some cycling races. From 2000 until 2004, he was General Manager of the Lotto–Adecco cycling teams.
UCI World TourThe UCI WorldTour is the premier men's elite road cycling tour, sitting above the UCI ProSeries and various regional UCI Continental Circuits. It refers to both the tour of 38 events and, until 2019, an annual ranking system based upon performances in these. The World Ranking was launched in 2009, (known from 2009–2010 as the UCI World Ranking) and merged fully with its predecessor the UCI ProTour in 2011.
Walter PlanckaertWalter Planckaert (born 8 April 1948) is a Belgian former professional road racing cyclist. He is the younger brother of Willy Planckaert, the older brother of Eddy Planckaert, and the uncle of Jo Planckaert. He had 74 victories in his professional career. After retiring from riding, he commenced a long career in team management, working for the Panasonic, Novemail–Histor, Palmans, Lotto–Adecco and Chocolade Jacques teams.
Cycling teamOrganizational unit consisting of cyclists and supporting personnel ISD Continental Team in Donetsk, Ukraine A cycling team is a group of cyclists who join a team or are acquired and train together to compete in bicycle races whether amateur or professional – and the supporting personnel. Cycling teams are most important in road bicycle racing, which is a team sport, but collaboration between team members is also important in track cycling and cyclo-cross.
Directeur sportifA directeur sportif (French:, lit.'sporting director') is a person directing a cycling team during a road bicycle racing event. It is seen as the equivalent to a field manager in baseball, or a head coach in football. At professional level, a directeur sportif follows the team in a car and communicates with riders, personnel and race officials by radio.
Union Cycliste InternationaleThe Union Cycliste Internationale (French pronunciation:; UCI; English: International Cycling Union) is the world governing body for sports cycling and oversees international competitive cycling events. The UCI is based in Aigle, Switzerland. The UCI issues racing licenses to riders and enforces disciplinary rules, such as in matters of doping.
2018 Tour of Flanders← 20172019 → The 2018 Tour of Flanders (Dutch: Ronde van Vlaanderen 2018) was a road cycling one-day race that took place on 1 April 2018 in Belgium. It was the 102nd edition of the Tour of Flanders and the thirteenth event of the 2018 UCI World Tour. Quick-Step Floors rider Niki Terpstra became the first Dutch rider since Adri van der Poel in 1986 to win the Tour of Flanders, having gone clear on the Kruisberg climb.
2019 Tour of Flanders← 20182020 → The 103rd edition of the Tour of Flanders (Dutch: Ronde van Vlaanderen) was held on 7 April 2019 in Belgium. It was the 14th event of the 2019 UCI World Tour and the second monument classic of the season, following Milan–San Remo. The race was won by Italian rider Alberto Bettiol (EF Education First Pro Cycling). The race started in Antwerp and finished in Oudenaarde, covering 267 kilometres (166 mi).
2026 Tour of Belgium← 2025 → The 2026 Tour of Belgium (known as the 2026 Baloise Belgium Tour for sponsorship purposes) was the 95th edition of the Tour of Belgiumroad cyclingstage race, which took place between 17 and 21 June 2026. The category 2.Pro event forms a part of the 2026 UCI ProSeries. TeamsEleven UCI WorldTeams, six UCI ProTeams, four UCI Continental Teams and two UCI Cyclo-cross teams made up the 23 teams that participated in the race.
Gilles De WildeGilles De Wilde (born 12 October 1999) is a Belgian professional racing cyclist, who last rode for UCI ProTeamTeam Flanders–Baloise.
2020 Gent–Wevelgem← 20192021 → The 2020 Gent–Wevelgem – In Flanders Fields was a road cyclingclassic race that took place on 11 October 2020 in Belgium, over a distance of 238 kilometres between its new starting location of Ypres and the traditional finish in Wevelgem. It was the 82nd edition of Gent–Wevelgem and the eighteenth event of the 2020 UCI World Tour. The winner was Denmark's Mads Pedersen of the Trek–Segafredo team.
Aaron VerwilstAaron Verwilst (born 2 May 1997) is a Belgian cyclist, who last rode for UCI ProTeam Team Flanders–Baloise.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.