Belgium holds virtual Tour of Flanders as coronavirus shuts down main event

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Belgium’s famed Tour de Flanders had it all this year: cyclists sweating it out, spectators waving flags, roadside ads and live commentary, but with a twist. The race was all virtual

BRUSSELS - Belgium’s famed Tour of Flanders cycle race went virtual on Sunday after being postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, with 12 cyclists pedalling it out in isolation on stationary bikes hooked up to a video-game recreation of the Belgian countryside.

“When I heard about this idea, I thought it was a joke,” Zdenek Stybar, a professional road racing cyclist from the Czech Republic, said in a pre-race interview. “Yesterday evening I was a bit panicked, but it was fun to do it, I think we had a good time,” Van Avermaet said after his victory.

 

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Go go go , bravo! You're all champions

Disgusting!

it should always be like this

I need more info! where can I download this simulator? is it compatible with Echelon/Peloton/Schwinn bikes?

How were the cobbles?

Don’t forget to drug test

The bikes are only allowed outside long-distance recreational sporting exercises now in Vlaanderen. Running and walking are OK. But only alone exercises are allowed now by the law. The fine for not complying with the justice is 250EUR and uprising.

Outstanding!

My wife doesn’t get it 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️

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