Five things you need to know about...Tour of Flanders

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1 Kwaremont-Paterberg double punch

The Oude Kwaremont and Paterberg double punch has become one of the most iconic locations in cycling, with the Tour of Flanders organisers turning the two climbs into an arena. The men do the Kwaremont three times and the Paterberg twice, with the women doing both once. It often provides the launch pad for decisive attacks, and is where many of the VIPs hang out too, hence the repeated passes of the same climbs.

2 Records to fall?

Mathieu van der Poel could become the record holder for wins with a fourth victory at