1985 Tour of Flanders

The 69th running of the Tour of Flanders cycling race took place on 7 April 1985. It was won by Belgian Eric Vanderaerden in an average speed of 39,605 km/h. The race was affected by abysmal weather, when a storm accompanied by wind and torrential rainfall, broke in the afternoon. Only 24 of 173 participants arrived.

Race details
Dates7 April 1985
Stages1
Distance271 km (168.4 mi)
Winning time6h 49' 50"
Results
  Winner  Eric Vanderaerden (BEL) (Panasonic)
  Second  Phil Anderson (AUS) (Panasonic)
  Third  Hennie Kuiper (NED) (Verandalux)
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