The 73rd running of the Tour of Flanders cycling classic was held on 2 April 1989.

[1][2] A group of seven with Edwig Van Hooydonck, Dag-Otto Lauritzen and Rolf Sørensen makes the decisive breakaway on the Berendries, 30 km from the finish.

Lauritzen tries to go solo, but is caught by Van Hooydonck, who places a fierce attack on the Bosberg, 12 km from the finish, and maintains his effort to the line.

At 22, Van Hooydonck becomes the youngest post-War winner of the Tour of Flanders.

[3] The race started in Sint-Niklaas and finished in Meerbeke (Ninove) – totaling 264 km.