Spring Classics

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  Tour Operator  Thomson Bike Tours

  Belgium,  France & Netherlands

 11 days (Bike: 8 days)

  893 km  (~112km per day)

 Avid

 Big climbs, On-road

Guided

Supported

Real bike racing, rough roads, questionable weather, frites and great beer, welcome to the Classics!

Not for the faint of heart, only a spot on the Quick-Step Team would get you a more intense Classics experience!

Over the course of the trip, you’ll conquer the cobbles, catch premier pro race action, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture that define the Classics.

You’ll start this epic trip by riding the Official Tour of Flanders Gran Fondo. The trip then continues the next day with live viewing of the Tour of Flanders on the Paterberg! Witness the sheer grit of the peloton as they battle to claim one of the oldest and most prestigious titles in the history of cycling. After watching the pros in action in the Tour of Flanders, you’ll spend the next four days riding the final 100 km (62 miles) of Gent-Wevelgem, then each of the Ardennes Classics: Liege-Bastogne-Liege, Amstel Gold and La Flèche Wallonne, before returning to Roubaix.

Learn how to ride the Roubaix cobbles with our expert ride leaders then the following day, ride the Official Paris-Roubaix Gran Fondo, a gruelling 170 km ride with 28 cobbled sections! Finally, you’ll cap off a thrilling cycling week with VIP race viewing of the “Hell of the North,” Paris-Roubaix. Our relationship with ASO will get you VIP Access to the Race Start, a mid-race cobble section and then VIP access to the Race Finish in the famous Velodrome.

Featured climbs

  • Paterberg,
  • Oude Kwaremont,
  • Koppenberg,
  • Mur de Huy,
  • Cote de la Redoute,
  • Cote de la Roche-aux-Faucons

Have a non-riding partner who’d like to join you? No problem, bring them along – we have a full itinerary specifically designed for non-riders. Race viewings, town visits, cultural tours – all managed by Jacinta, our Spectator Trip Manager!

Tour Information

From

Lille

To

Lille

Cost From

Guided   US$ 6895

Departure(s)

April 5, 2024

Single Supplement

$950

Elevation Gain

  9251 m

Inclusions

  • 11 days / 10 nights fully accompanied trip
  • All accommodations
  • All breakfasts
  • All dinners
  • 2 lunches (on Day 1 and Day 8)
  • Entry to the Tour of Flanders Gran Fondo
  • Entry to the Paris-Roubaix Gran Fondo
  • VIP passes to the Start and Finish of the Paris Roubaix pro race
  • Pick-up and Drop-Off at Lille Europe Train Station
  • All transportation during the trip
  • All luggage & bike box transfers
  • 1 x Support Van & 1 x Ride Leader per 8 guests (approx.)
  • Experienced bike mechanic
  • Park Tools Toolkit
  • Daily ride gpx files provided
  • Energy bars, gels and sports drink
  • Variety of snacks and local specialties
  • Bottled water

Exclusions

  • Airfare
  • Travel and personal insurance
  • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
  • Staff gratuities

Options

  • Rental Bike $600
  • Non-rider discount $1320

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