First 2 Time Winner of Flanders
The 11th edition of the Tour of Flanders was held on April 3, 1927.
SPECIAL NOTE: again, this year the course featured 2 categorized ‘bergs’ climbs:
After multiple attacks Gerard Debaets (J.B. Louvet-Wolber), 1924 Flanders winner, broke away solo from six rider breakaway group. The Belgian rode into the velodrome alone to secure the 1927 Flanders victory.
Belgians Gustave Van Slembrouck (J.B. Louvet-Wolber) and Maurice Dewaele (Wonder) completed the podium.
SPECIAL NOTE: Debaets earned the honor of becoming the first 2-time winner of the Tour of Flanders.
Flanders April 3, 1927 |
205 Km, Gent to Gent (Velodrome- Citadelpark) |
1.
Gerard DEBAETS (Bel)
6h39'00" |
2.
Gustave Van Slembroeck (Bel) +1'35" |
3.
Maurice Dewaele (Bel) +2'20" |
Starters: 96 |
Finishers: 41 |
Average Speed: 30.830 km/h |
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