The 1961 Tour of Flanders cycling race took place on March 26, 1961, and was won by Rapha-Gitane-Dunlop's Tom Simpson, becoming the first British winner.

It was the 45th edition of the Tour of Flanders "monument" classic race.

[1][2][3] The race started in Ghent and finished in Wetteren for the last time – after 17 years.

The total distance was 255 km.

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