Briek Schotte statue at Sint-Bavokerk in Kanegem

Briek Schotte statue at Sint-Bavokerk in Kanegem

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Briek Schotte statue at Sint-Bavokerk in Kanegem

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Location: West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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October 22, 2024

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Briek Schotte is sometimes called "The last real Flandrien".
The word 'Flandrien' was originally a swear word for the Flemish seasonal workers in Wallonia and Northern France: rough guys, perseverers, not afraid of anything.
Later, the word took on a completely different color in the cycling world and was included in the Dikke Van Dale:
"a cyclist who, in addition to great physical strength, is characterized by the ability to maintain his fighting spirit in unfavorable (weather) conditions, and is therefore extremely suitable for riding the Flemish spring classics."

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Herwig Jonckheere

September 3, 2022

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Monument to honor a true Flandrien. Located in the center of Kanegem, a flower village.

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Geert Vergauwe

July 28, 2022

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The statue 'De Flandrien' at the Sint-Bavokerk in Kanegem was unveiled in 2019. The statue illustrates Briek Schotte, or 'Iron Briek'. The statue is made of iron and is about 1.80 meters high. At the monument there are three panels that depict three phases in the life of Briek Schotte.

Briek Schotte took part in the Tour of Flanders 20 times and won this Flemish classic in 1942 and 1948. He became world champion in 1948 and 1950, took part in the Tour de France four times, finishing second in 1948.

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