CyclistThe best photos from the Tour of Flanders 2026Just like that, the stone has been rolled back and the Flemish Week has come to a conclusion following Sundays Tour of Flanders.Rising to the Monument occasion, Tadej Pogaar sprung a move off the Oude Kwaremont, leaving Mathieu van der Poel in his wake. The Slovenian would continue on to win his third Flanders title, with Van der Poel second and Tour of Flanders debutant Remco Evenepoel in third.In the womens race, the Tour de France favourites prevailed once more. Demi Vollering profited from the same launchpad as her European champion contemporary Pogaar. And like Pogaar, she wouldnt be caught, leaving reigning Tour champion Pauline Ferrand-Prvot and Puck Pieterse to complete the podium spots.Photographer Xavier Pereyron was on the ground for the mens and womens races, crossing the country in search of these yellow jersey names-come-Classics contenders. Related Posts The best photos from the Women's CiCLE Classic Pro bike: Tadej Pogaar's Strade Bianche-winning Colnago Y1Rs The best photos from men's Strade Bianche 2026 Xavier PereyronThe race returned to Antwerp after a year in Bruges.Xavier PereyronUntil Sunday, Pogaar hadnt won a Monument as World Champion with black shorts.Xavier PereyronRemco Evenepoel announced his participation just four days before the Tour of Flanders.Xavier PereyronBeers, bergs and Belgians. It must be Flanders.Xavier PereyronThe Lion of Flanders (the flag, not Johan Museeuw) on full display.Xavier PereyronThe weather was temperamental, but the sun would come out again for the final 70km.Xavier PereyronRemco Evenepoel rode the Tour of Flanders like a seasoned Classics man. Third on debut is impressive.Xavier PereyronThe two leaders hit the Koppenberg. On a rainy day, most riders are forced to walk up its 20% slope.Xavier PereyronGiven Mads Pedersens grimace, walking isnt a bad option up here.Xavier PereyronAny extra protein needed?Xavier PereyronLike yin and yang.Xavier PereyronPogaar crests the Oude Kwaremont alone, just like he did in 2023 and 2025.Xavier PereyronThat only means one thing. Its a proven formula for victory.Xavier PereyronHow long until someone asks about Roubaix?Xavier PereyronVan der Poel hasnt finished outside the top two of this race since he won in 2020.Xavier PereyronNow to the women. By the time the TV cameras cut to their race, Demi Vollering was in prime position.Xavier PereyronCrucially, she had distanced rival Pauline Ferrand-Prvot, who was runner-up for the second year in a row.Xavier PereyronAfter getting pipped to Dwars door Vlaanderen glory, Vollering adds another Monument to her palmars.Xavier PereyronClink clink, boys.Xavier PereyronIts all hugs now between Vollering and Ferrand-Prvot. The two will go head-to-head this summer at the Tour de France. Exciting times ahead.The post The best photos from the Tour of Flanders 2026 appeared first on Cyclist.