Rik Vanwalleghem
Koarle: The Father of the Tour of Flanders
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The importance of Karen Van Wijnendaele for cycling in Flanders can hardly be overestimated. In 1912 Van Wijnendaele founded the sports newspaper 'Sportwereld'. A year later he launched the Tour of Flanders. Cycling was the driving force of his life. He was a journalist, competition organizer, radio commentator, leader of the federation, selection officer, mentor, manager, bniece father.....
Karel Van Wijnendaele was born Karel Steyaert on 16 November 1882. He grew up in the Wijnendale district of Torhout. As a child from a large and poor family, he began a remarkable career at the age of fourteen.
Karel Van Wijnendaele was born Karel Steyaert on 16 November 1882. He grew up in the Wijnendale district of Torhout. As a child from a large and poor family, he began a remarkable career at the age of fourteen.
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