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Gallery: Easter morning in Brugge Markt Square

Photos from the start of the 2013 Tour of Flanders

March 31, 2013 Mark Johnson

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2013 — On Easter morning, Belgium gathers in Brugges’ Markt Square for the Ronde Van Vlaanderen start. Photo: Mark Johnson | Ironstring

2013 — Fans stack up for a better perspective on the morning sign-in. Photo: Mark Johnson | Ironstring

2013 — A young Flandrian shows her pride on a chilly morning. Photo: Mark Johnson | Ironstring

2013 — Riders took time to satisfy their fans’ thirst for autographs. Photo: Mark Johnson | Ironstring

2013 — Riders were rugged up against the 35-degree cold at the 10 a.m. Ronde Van Vlaanderen start. Photo: Mark Johnson | Ironstring

2013 — A giant Easter cake on the Ronde sign-in stage. Photo: Mark Johnson | Ironstring

2013 — These Ronde fans started their day with a hamburger breakfast in Markt Square. Photo: Mark Johnson | Ironstring

2013 — Fans show the colors of the Belgian flag on what is one of Belgium’s most festive days. Photo: Mark Johnson | Ironstring

2013 — Tom Boonen sports a space-age helmet on a day that saw him crash out and Fabian Cancellara win. Photo: Mark Johnson | Ironstring

2013 — Stijn Vandenbergh isn’t going to rob a bank, he’s going to race. Photo: Mark Johnson | Ironstring

2013 — Andreas Klier shares a laugh with Thor Hushovd. Photo: Mark Johnson | Ironstring

2013 — Geraint Thomas and Tom Boonen caused a roar when they rode past fans lining the roads of Brugges. Photo: Mark Johnson | Ironstring

2013 — Norwegian national champion Edvald Boasson Hagen rides through Brugges on his way to sign in. Photo: Mark Johnson | Ironstring

2013 — Andre Greipel was active at the front of the race, but couldn’t keep it together for the finale. Photo: Mark Johnson | Ironstring

2013 — Pat McQuaid went on the attack on Tuesday after Brian Cookson announced the platform for his UCI presidency bid. Photo: Mark Johnson | Ironstring

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