This incredible three day adventure will see you cycling through one of the most historic and scenic quarters of Europe visiting celebrated cities and exploring ancient routeways all on two wheels using cycle friendly paths and roads ideal for a memorable and unique cycling experience.
Your first night finds you in the magnificent, unspoiled capital of West Flanders, Bruges. You will have time to briefly explore this historic city before your departure on two wheels to the Belgium coast and a night beside the sea at the seaside town of Blankenberge. After ice creams and a paddle your following day sees you enjoying a cycle down the coast to the next significant city of the tour, Ostende. With it’s magnificent marina and historic city centre, you will again enjoy another evening of culture and hospitality in this beautiful district of Flanders before your final day’s ride return to Bruges riding the 350 year old waterway canal that connects Bruges and Brussels to the coast. Your final night, now back in the familiar sights of Bruges will allow you to explore this beautiful city one more time enjoying the best hospitality and culture Western Flanders can offer…enjoy!
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive at Bruges hotel – check in. Free time enjoying historical city of Bruges.
Day 2 – RIDE Bruges to Blankenberge [21.5km]
Day 3 – RIDE Blankenberge to Ostende [22.2km]
Day 4 – RIDE Ostende to Bruges [23.7km]
Included
Three Days Guided Cycling, Route Planning & Navigation, Logistical Planning, Experienced Cycle Guide, Full Vehicle Support including Driver/Mechanic, First Aiders, Baggage Transfer, 3/4 star Hotel Accommodation (4 nights inc Breakfast), Bike Hire
Not Included
Travel to/from start/finish, Lunches, Evening Meals
Logistics
Your personal luggage will be carried by the support vehicle throughout the event.
Soft bike bags only – please do not arrive to the event with rigid bike boxes
Weather & Kit
We can expect warm, sunny weather, *however we should prepare for some rain – remember to bring layers – not heavy coverings.
Your bike should be well maintained and in good running order with suitable gears and brakes.
A full kit list will be issued in your Challenge Instructions document after your application. We will be glad to discuss any aspect of kit and your bike with you, please contact us anytime with any questions.
Fitness & Training
This is a level 2 cycle event. You should be capable of riding comfortably upto 25km in a day. If you have any doubt as to your fitness regarding participation in this event please give call us and we will be more than happy to chat with you.
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Please arrive to the event ready to ride and not rely on ‘muscle memory’ or riding into ‘trip fitness’ – don’t let yourself or the team down…it is important you train to succeed!
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