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Kuurne Brussel Kuurne

— The 2010 Kuurne Brussel Kuurne was marked by strong winds and heavy rain. We caught up with the riders on the Oude Kwaremont.”

Oude Kwaremont: Kuurne Brussel Kuurne 2010

Oude Kwaremont

The day after the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Juan Antonio Flecha’s thrilling victory in Gent, the weather turned decidedly foul. The riders set out from Kuurne to be buffeted by strong winds and heavy rain.

Undeterred we headed for Kwaremont, an arty Flemish village through the centre of which runs the famous Oude Kwaremont cobbled hill.

The Oude Kwaremont is a staple of the Flemish Classics. It is not especially steep in comparison with other climbs but unlike the others, it is significantly longer at over two kilometres from end to end.

Originally published: February 28th, 2010 in Editorial

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