The fans’ view of the Tour of Flanders, a Casey Gibson gallery
- By Casey B. Gibson
- Published Apr. 3, 2011
- Updated Apr. 3, 2011 at 3:35 PM EDT
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Cycling brothers catch up on their favorites while waiting for the race. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Belgians love affair with the Ronde van Vlaanderen starts early, riding it when your 10. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Wine to go on the Kwaremont. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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A Willems rider climbs beside favorites Haussler and Cancellara. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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The early break in the women's field featured Shelley Olds and some Swedish riders. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Inside the party tent, three kinds of wine and catered Brunch to help you watch the race. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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The biggest party on the Kwaremont, for several hundred invited guests. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Clusters of fans mark the course as it winds through Flanders. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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The peloton squeezes past fans on the lower sections of the climb. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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The women's race starts in Oudenaarde, which is definitely happy about it. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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A nice setting for four, in the back of a panel truck. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Nederland Bloeit controlled the front of the field, and put Ammaemiek Van Vleuten in first. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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The low key parties feature opening bottles with your teeth. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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With the race over, a few thousand people fill the Kwaremont square to watch the finish. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Early in the morning, the 1500 meters of cobbles await. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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After the race, the Kwaremont is just as full with fans as bikes. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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The crowds are building with an hour to go, to about 5000 on this climb alone. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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The Koppenberg from across the fields, doesn't look so bad. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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4 hours to race time, and the crowd heads up the Koppenberg. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Sky's Jeremy Hunt in the front group. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Race over, heading home, if we can find the car. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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A Flanders toast. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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These guys were planning to stay all day, and eat all day as well. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Some fans on the Kwaremont are a little more cultured than others. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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World Champion Giorgia Bronzini wasn't liking the climb. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Either the boots or the crutch got this girl a ride up the hill. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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BMC and Garmin lead the chase up the Kwaremont Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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