2010 Spring Classics Bicycle Tour - €1599*
April 2nd to 12^th, 2010
(*single supplementation is an additional €400 )

Flanders: A Tale of Three Races

This spring Chainring Tours will take you on a bicycle tour over and alongside some of the most demanding roads of the Spring Classics (Tour of Flanders, GP Scheldeprijs Vlaandren and Paris Roubaix), as riders attempt to conquer the prestigious races; all while exploring the regions history, lifestyle, and culinary delights.

We have limited our bicycle tour to only 6 participants to guarantee that we can provide the personal and detail-oriented attention that will ensure your trip is nothing more than a pure pleasure. Chainring Tours uses our local knowledge of Belgium to bring you all its wonderful nuances and history.

You will delight in the comforts of home while staying in Oudenaarde at our guest house, The Chain Stay. Located in the heart of the Flemish Ardennes, you will enjoy no hotel transfers and the benefits of being centrally located to all the racing action. We look forward to welcoming you this April at The Chain Stay for our Spring Classics Tour.

-Gregg and Holly-

Brief Itinerary: (as used in out 2009 Spring Classics Bicycle Tour, our 2010 will feature many new changes to better serve our guests)

Friday, April 2nd:	Arrival at Brussels Zaventem and transport to Oudenaarde, Belgium.
Saturday, April 3rd:	Tour of Flanders Tourist ride of either 140km or 75km.
Sunday, April 4th:	Race viewing of Tour of Flanders.
Monday, April 5th:	Bicycle ride in the morning followed by an afternoon visit to the enchanting medieval city of Bruges.
Tuesday, April 6th:	Morning bike ride to include parts of the Gent - Wevelgem race course followed by a visit to the eclectic and vibrant city of Ghent.
Wednesday, April 7th:	Race viewing of Gent - Wevelgem.
Thursday, April 8th:	Morning visit to the weekly city square market in Oudenaarde along with a trip to the Tour of Flanders Museum; followed with a free evening or afternoon ride.
Friday, April 9th:	Ride the course of Paris-Roubaix (on the same day most teams do their reconnaissance ride).
Saturday, April 10th:	Morning bike ride followed by an optional city day trip.
Sunday, April 11th:	Race viewing of Paris-Roubaix with a final night BBQ and party in Oudenaarde.
Monday, April 12th:	Depart Belgium via Brussels Zaventem.

 

What you can expect to see and visit:

• Multiple points of the Tour of Flanders, Scheldeprijs Vlaanderen and Paris-Roubaix races.
• The Ronde Van Vlaanderen Museum.
• Historical city centers of Bruges, Ghent, and Oudenaarde..
• Menin Gate Memorial and the nightly Last Post Ceremony.
• Several rides from 50km (31miles) to 140km (87 miles), all optional and flexible to give you the freedom to customize our bicycle tour to your desires (this includes the ability to self guide many of our routes).

Bicycle Tour Includes:

• Brussels Zaventem airport pick-up and drop-off on the first and last day of the bicycle tour. (Train station drop off and pick up can be arranged on request)
• Entry into the Ronde Van Vlaanderen Cyclosportif ride of 140 or 75km.
• Challenging rides including critical sections of the Tour of Flanders, Gent-Wevelgem and Paris-Roubaix.
• Supported rides; including a bicycle tour leader, detailed maps, mechanical equipment, energy drinks and food.
• Help with assembling and disassembling your bicycle.
• Prepared lunches will be provided on most rides, and race viewing days.
• Dining experiences, 5 to 6 included, showcasing the regions finest specialties.
• Massage Therapy treatments can be arranged throughout the bicycle tour (at additional cost)
• A detailed package with historical information, points of interest, café and restaurant suggestions, recommendations for museums, shopping, souvenirs, and where you can find the best waffles or frites.
• Pre-Tour training advice and guidance available upon request to all participants.
  

Links:

Belgium Tourist Information
Travel Belgium
Oudenaarde
Brugge
Gent
Ieper

Ronde Van Vlaanderen - (Tour of Flanders)
Paris - Roubaix
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