The organizers of the Tour of Flanders have announced the teams invited for the 2015 edition, the April 5. With the 17 World Tour teams, eight Professional Continental teams will join the World Tour teams. MTN-Qhubeka, Bora-Argon18, Androni-Giocattoli and Team Roompot all got the nod. We can find also two French teams (Cofidis and EuRopcar) and two Belgian teams (Wanty Groupe Gobert and Topsport Vlaanderens Baloise).

About the route, the race runs 264 kilometers. Riders can expect many sections of cobblestones, including the very famous Oude Kwaremont and Paterberg.

The three last race was won by the Swiss Fabian Cancellara. This week, the Trek Factory Racing leader said that if he would win either Paris-Roubaix or the Tour of Flanders, he might retire immediately.

Wildcards for the Tour of Flanders: Topsport Vlaanderen – Baloise, Wanty – Groupe Gobert, Cofidis Solutions Crédit, Team Europcar, Bora-Argon 18, Androni Giocattoli, Team Roompot and MTN – Qhubeka.