On the Wall of Geraardsbergen rescuers have seen today during the Tour of Flanders for lovers a cyclist (54) to revive him. The man was by the strenuous exertion may have a cardiac arrest. He was taken to the hospital in Geraardsbergen. Around 16 000 Flemish from all over the world did their own Tour of Flanders. In total, start 63 nationalities from all over the world.
“on Top of the Wall, the man is unwell,” says Gert Van Goolen, spokesperson of We Ride Flanders. “He himself is of the bike stepped on and sit down, but later still together failed. Fortunately, we have the top of the Wall, a Red Cross post and also the MUG is on the spot come. They have the man -a man in his fifties – can resuscitate. He has since had surgery and set it right”, says Van Goolen. “His wife has also let us know that she is thrilled with the rapid response.”
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The bravest cyclists departed at 7 pm in Antwerp and drove the full route of the pros. A total of 4.450 cyclists opted for the longest distance: 229 km. The majority – 5.270 riders went this year for the 139 km, almost 4.030 cyclists reason for the 174 kilometres, and a further 2.150 participants chose the shortest tour of 74 km. There were about 1,100 of women, spread over the various distances, at the start.
The heroism of the Round and the Flemish classics attracts cycling enthusiasts from all over the world. There is a reason this year 63 nationalities around: 42 percent were Belgians, followed by more than 2,800 of the Dutch, Of 1,800 British and 1,300 French. A whopping 184 residents from the United States made the far journey at “their” Round to drive. 68 Australians and 23 New Zealanders traded in Down Under for Flanders. the
From South Africa dropped to a delegation of 20 brave, down to Oudenaarde. But also individuals from hong Kong, Taiwan, Niger, Nepal, Mozambique, India and Bermuda came to the start. For the seventh year in a row the total number of participants to the event will be limited to 16,000 and were the start tickets weeks in advance to the door.
