The 83rd running of the Tour of Flanders cycling race in Belgium was held on Sunday 4 April 1999.

Belgian Peter Van Petegem won his first victory in the monument classic.

Michele Bartoli and Vandenbroucke tried to break clear on the Paterberg and Leberg, but were given little space.

Van Petegem and Museeuw continued to work together and only Frank Vandenbroucke, the strongest man in the race, managed to bridge the gap on the Bosberg.

Van Petegem beat Vandenbroucke and Museeuw in a three-man sprint, leading to the first completely Belgian podium in 17 years.