In Flanders Fields - from Middelkerke to Wevelgem (World Tour), Belgium

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The race:

The 1934 and 1935 editions of the Ghent-Wevelgem were for amateurs. From 1936 until 1939 the race was for independents. From 1945 the race was contested by professionals.

It was a fall race until 1947. The race is now scheduled for either a late March or early April running, meaning the riders usually face challenging weather.

For years Gent-Wevelgem was held on the Wednesday between the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix but now it's held on the Sunday before the Tour of Flanders. Having several climbs, most notably the Kemmelberg, the race course is selective and rarely ends in a big sprint.

In November 2025 the organizer announced a name change for the race. It is now called "In Flanders Fields - from Middelkerke to Wevelgem."

The race was renamed to include "In Flanders Fields" (and from 2026, shortened to "In Flanders Fields – from Middelkerke to Wevelgem") to honor the World War I fallen, as the race traverses the Westhoek region, the site of brutal battles. The change highlights the region's historical significance and commemorates the 100th anniversary of the war.