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By Barry Boyce,
CyclingRevealed Historian
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The Dutchman
Holland 's Wim Van Est rode an inspired race to become the first Dutchman to win the prestigious Tour of Flanders.
| Flanders April 5, 1953 |
| 258 Km, Gent to Wetteren |
1.
Wim VAN EST (Ned) 7h19'00" |
2.
Desire Keteleer (Bel) +2" |
3.
Bernard Gauthier (Fra) +45" |
Starters: 213 |
| Finishers: 44 |
Average Speed: 34.581 km/h |
RVV 1952
RVV 1954
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x37th Ronde van Vlaanderen 1953 / Tour of Flanders (Belgium) 
