In Flanders Fields. From Middelkerke to Wevelgem

Also known as Gent - Wevelgem, Gent-Wevelgem, Gent–Wevelgem

Gent–Wevelgem, and from 2026 officially In Flanders Fields - From Middelkerke to Wevelgem, is a road cycling race in Belgium, held annually since 1934. It is one of the classic races part of the Flemish Cycling Week, run in late March on the last Sunday before the Tour of Flanders.

Key facts

Cycling race.name: Gent–Wevelgem
Cycling race.image: File:Gent–Wevelgem logo.png
Cycling race.date: Late March
Cycling race.region: Flanders, Belgium
Cycling race.english: Ghent-Wevelgem
Cycling race.localnames: Gent–Wevelgem
Cycling race.nickname: The Wind Classic The Echelon Race
Cycling race.discipline: Road
Cycling race.competition: UCI World Tour UCI Women's World Tour
Cycling race.type: One-day
Cycling race.organiser: Flanders Classics
Cycling race.director: Luc Gheysens

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Article

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Contents

History
Amateur event
Spring classic
In Flanders Fields Classic
Route
Present course
Character of the race
Cobbles
Course changes
Winners
Multiple winners
Wins per country
Women's race
Wins per country
Cyclosportive
Notes
References
External links

Although the event is often called a sprinters' classic due to its flat finishing terrain, its early-season date means riders are often tested by wind and rain, as well as several climbs, including two ascents of the steep and fully cobbled Kemmelberg. As a result, few editions of Gent–Wevelgem actually end in a bunch sprint; often the winner comes from a small group of escapees.