Series synopsis
The Tour, also known as De Ronde is a drama comedy television series that premiered on VRT 1 on February 13, 2011. It ended on April 10, 2011. It was created by Jan Eelen. It stars Heike Langsdorf, Jamal Boukhriss, Ramzi Zerqane and Seppe De Belie.
Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010. In Bruges, some 200 cyclists and their entourage are getting ready for the 94th Tour of Flanders. A sea of supporters awaits them along the route, while millions more follow Flanders' finest on radio or TV. With the race as a backdrop, De ronde tells the story of a number of people who, like the cyclists, have everything to gain or lose today.
The series originally had nine episodes, but these were recut to seven episodes for the DVD.
Premise
Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010. In Bruges, some 200 cyclists and their entourage are getting ready for the 94th Tour of Flanders. A sea of supporters awaits them along the route, while millions more follow Flanders' finest on radio or TV. With the race as a backdrop, De ronde tells the story of a number of people who, like the cyclists, have everything to gain or lose today.
The series originally had nine episodes, but these were recut to seven episodes for the DVD.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Heike Langsdorf as Jana Moltman
- Jamal Boukhriss as Brahim Al-Amrani
- Ramzi Zerqane as Abdel Al-Amrani
- Seppe De Belie as Robby Willemeyns
- Rik Van Geel as Berten Nollet
- Ludo Dierckxsens as zichzelf
- Johan Heldenbergh as Peter Willemyns
- Jaak Van Assche as Reddy Hardeel
Supporting cast
- Dirk Roofthooft as Boudewijn De Bock
- Warre Borgmans as Jean-Jacques Deckx
- Wim Helsen as Filip Creffier
- Chris Willemsen as Jimmy Ceustermans
- Paul Wuyts as Lou Abeloos
- Mieke De Groote as Herta Grootaers
- Sven de Ridder as Patrick Latré
- Reinhilde Decleir as Nora Abeloos-Cormijn
- Katrin Lohmann as Ulrike Moltman
- Katelijne Verbeke as Annick Sabbe-De Witte
- Stefaan Degand as Dieter De Leus
- Tom van Dyck as Johan Bekaert
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 14 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 5 | April 7, 2019 | |
| Season 1 | 9 | February 13, 2011 | April 10, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | De Ronde 100 | |
| 2 | De Ronde 101 | March 31, 2018 |
| 3 | De Ronde 102 | March 31, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Boudewijn De Bock, CEO of Dyramac, has rented a VIP van to experience the 94th Tour of Flanders from up close. His assistant, Marc Six, convinces him to invite along a few business associates. Former cyclist Ludo Dierckxens will be driving the van. |
February 13, 2011 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Vera gets to do her very first directing work: the pre-race show with Karl Vannieuwkerke. |
February 20, 2011 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Dieter is reminded of a painful memory. Lou needs to take a tough decision. The race has its first injuries. |
February 27, 2011 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | VRT 1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 13, 2011 |
| Last aired | April 10, 2011 |
| Runtime | 55 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:35:00 |