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2026 Ardennes Classics Tour

17th April, 2026

Step into the lush, undulating landscapes of Belgium and the Netherlands for a cycling experience steeped in history, grit, and strategy. Our Ardennes Classics Tour takes you deep into the heart of Europe’s most iconic hill races, Amstel Gold Race, La Flèche Wallonne, and the grand finale, Liège–Bastogne–Liège.

Over several unforgettable days, you’ll ride the same roads as the pros, conquering legendary climbs like the Cauberg, Mur de Huy, and Côte de la Redoute. Feel the buzz roadside as the world’s best cyclists duel for glory in these punchy, tactical races.

Between the race-day action, you’ll explore charming towns, scenic valleys, and the hidden corners of the Ardennes, guided and supported every step of the way by our expert Bikestyle team.

Each day brings a mix of thrilling race access, cultural discovery, and rewarding riding, and each evening is a chance to share the stories over local beers and hearty Belgian cuisine.

Join us in 2026 for a journey through cycling’s heartland, where legends are made, and every climb tells a story. It’s the Ardennes, the Bikestyle way.

Key Details

  • 11 Days
  • Intermediate to Experienced
  • 2 Dinners, 4 Lunches
  • Hotels
  • Support Vehicle
  • Mechanical Assistance
  • Navigational Guidance
PRICE (AUD)

Twin Share $8,990

Single Supplement $1,100
Tour Gallery
Tour Departs

Brussels, Belgium, 17th April 2026

Tour Finishes

Brussels, Belgium, 27th April 2026

Tour Style

Group Size: 15 guests – 3 staff

Tour Experience: Our Ardennes Classics Tour is crafted for both passionate cyclists and dedicated race fans, offering a truly immersive experience in one of cycling’s most scenic and storied regions. Whether you’re riding the legendary climbs or cheering from the roadside, you’ll feel part of the action from start to finish.

Cyclists will take on some of the sport’s most iconic, and deceptively challenging, hills, including the Mur de Huy, Côte de la Redoute, and Cauberg, following in the tyre tracks of the pros in races like La Flèche Wallonne, Liège–Bastogne–Liège, and the Amstel Gold Race. Every ride is fully supported, with expert guides ensuring you get the most out of every climb and descent.

For non-riders, the experience is just as rich. You’ll travel comfortably in our support vehicle, stopping at key race vantage points to witness the drama unfold up close. Between race days, enjoy guided visits to charming towns, castles, and local markets, and soak in the beauty of the Ardennes countryside.

In the evenings, riders and spectators come together to swap stories over Belgian beer, hearty regional cuisine, and the shared excitement of witnessing cycling history in the making. It’s the perfect way for friends or couples with different interests to enjoy the Ardennes Classics, together, and in true Bikestyle fashion.

Trip Suitability

Rides: Our tours welcome all levels of cyclists! With a high staff-to-guest ratio, we provide flexible daily ride options tailored to meet different fitness levels. Stronger riders can opt for route extensions to add more distance and elevation, while those seeking a gentler pace or rest day can explore non-cycling activities or enjoy our easier ride options. Each day brings a new choice, allowing everyone to personalise their experience and enjoy the journey.

Challenge Rating:  Combination of flat, cobbles and climbing

Meals Included
  • Buffet breakfast every day, 2 dinners and 4 picnic lunches
Tour Inclusions
  • Professional and experienced cycling guides
  • 10 nights accommodation – 3 star apartment (Gent), a quality 4 star Hotel (Ieper) and 4 star hotel in Zaventem.
  • Travel in air-conditioned vehicles
  • Transfers from designated collection and drop-off locations
  • All meals (as listed on itineraries)
  • Mechanical assistance with your bike
  • Ride nutrition (including drinking water, sports powders and bars/muffins and fruit)
  • Ride files and detailed tour itinerary
  • Entry to La Fleche Wallonne and Liege-Bastogne-Liege Sportif
  • 1 x Bikestyle Tours Cycling Kit valued at $850
Why we love this tour
  • Participate in the La Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège Sportive events, challenging yourself on the same legendary courses as the professionals.
  • Watch top cyclists tackle the thrill of the Amstel Gold Race, La Flèche Wallonne, and Liège-Bastogne-Liège firsthand and experience the thrill of these demanding routes firsthand.
  • Cycle through the picturesque Ardennes region, renowned for its challenging terrain and rich cycling heritage.
  • Benefit from the expertise of experienced cycling guides, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable journey.
  • Enjoy the warm hospitality of Belgium and the Netherlands, savour local cuisine, and explore charming towns steeped in cycling tradition.
  • The tour includes 10 nights of accommodation in quality hotels, daily buffet breakfasts, select dinners and picnic lunches, mechanical assistance, ride nutrition, and exclusive tour apparel.
  • Embark on this unforgettable adventure, combining the excitement of world-class racing with the beauty and culture of the Ardennes.
Pricing

Price: A$8,990 (Twin Share)

Single Supplement: A$1,100

Note: All trip costs are per person, not including airfare, and are based on two persons per room. If travelling alone we will match you with a person to share. Alternatively, you may choose to have a room of your own by paying a single supplement.

Note: It is a requirement of Bikestyle Tours that you have Travel Insurance for your trip.

Bike hire

Many guests enjoy the convenience of renting one of our professionally prepared, high-quality bikes.

  • Rent a bike to avoid the hassle of transporting your own on a longer European holiday.
  • Renting helps prevent potential damage or delays that can come with international bike transit.

Bike Hire Charges

Bike Hire: AUD $920 – BMC Roadmachine or Teammachine

Upgrade options available – Bossi Titanium D12

Please note: As a renter, you are responsible for any damages to your rental bike during the hire period, so we ask that you handle it as if it were your own. Each bike is customised to your measurements before arrival and fully serviced by our professional mechanic to ensure top performance.

Tour Overview

Climb Through Cycling’s Hallowed Hills – The Ardennes Classics Tour

Discover a different side of the Spring Classics with our 2026 Ardennes Classics Tour, a journey into the lush, rolling hills and historic roads of Belgium’s Ardennes region and the Dutch Limburg. This 11-day adventure offers the perfect blend of riding and race-day action, centred around the punchy climbs and tactical battles of the Ardennes’ most prestigious one-day races.

Your tour begins with a warm welcome in Brussels before heading east to explore the iconic climbs of Amstel Gold Race, La Flèche Wallonne, and Liège–Bastogne–Liège. Ride the very same roads the pros will tackle, from the famous Cauberg to the lung-busting Mur de Huy and the legendary Côte de la Redoute.

Throughout the tour, you’ll enjoy expert support, experienced guides, and a like-minded group of passionate cyclists and fans. Whether you’re challenging yourself on the bike or soaking up the race atmosphere from carefully selected roadside vantage points, this is your backstage pass to some of the most scenic and revered races in the sport.

Off the bike, discover the rich culture of the Ardennes, quaint towns, local cuisine, and Belgian beer, with evenings spent sharing stories and post-ride laughs.

Join us in 2026 to ride the hills, witness the heroes, and celebrate the Classics.

Your Itinerary

DAY
01

Welcome to Belgium

DATE: Friday, 17th April 2026
LOCATION: Tongeren, Belgium

Your Ardennes Classics journey begins in Brussels, where we’ll meet you at Zaventem Airport at 11:00 am and transfer you to our base for the week, the historic city of Tongeren. As Belgium’s oldest city, Tongeren is the perfect place to unwind, unpack, and dive into the region’s rich cycling culture.

After a short transfer, we’ll help you get your bike set up, whether you’re assembling your own or being fitted for a rental. Then it’s time to stretch the legs with a warm-up ride to a truly unique destination, the “Reading Between the Lines” Church, a stunning optical illusion in the hills of Borgloon.

In the evening, we come together for a welcome dinner, meet the crew, and raise a glass (or a Belgian beer) to the week ahead.

MEALS
Welcome Dinner
SHORT RIDE
Elevation: 260m
Distance: 40km
LONG RIDE
Elevation: 260m
Distance: 40km
Daily Highlights
  • Arrive in Belgium and transfer to the charming town of Tongeren
  • Warm-up ride to the surreal “Reading Between the Lines” Church
  • Welcome dinner with your guides and fellow Classics fans
Paris-Roubaix riders leaving Roubaix Velodrome during the Spring Classics weekend
Daily Highlights
  • Arrive in Belgium and transfer to the charming town of Tongeren
  • Warm-up ride to the surreal “Reading Between the Lines” Church
  • Welcome dinner with your guides and fellow Classics fans
DAY
02

Ride the Amstel Gold Sportive

DATE: Saturday, 18th April 2026
LOCATION: Tongeren, Belgium

Today, you ride what the locals call the toughest day on Dutch roads. The Amstel Gold Race Sportive takes you into the hills of Limburg, and trust us , this isn’t the flat Netherlands you might be expecting.

Choose between 100 km or 150 km routes and tackle iconic climbs like the Cauberg, Keutenberg, and Gulperberg. You’ll roll out from the VIP area with breakfast, take on a course packed with sharp climbs and narrow roads, then finish with a buffet lunch and maybe even a cheeky photo on the winner’s podium.

MEALS
Breakfast, Picnic Lunch
SHORT RIDE
Elevation: 950m
Distance: 100km
LONG RIDE
Elevation: 1900
Distance: 150km
Daily Highlights
  • Ride the legendary Amstel Gold Race Sportive (100 km or 150 km)
  • Conquer famous climbs like Cauberg and Keutenberg
  • VIP breakfast and post-ride buffet lunch
Daily Highlights
  • Ride the legendary Amstel Gold Race Sportive (100 km or 150 km)
  • Conquer famous climbs like Cauberg and Keutenberg
  • VIP breakfast and post-ride buffet lunch
DAY
03

Amstel Gold Race Spectator Day

DATE: Sunday, 19th April 2026
LOCATION: Tongeren, Belgium

Time to trade pedals for cowbells as you become part of the roaring crowd at the Amstel Gold Race. This is the Netherlands’ biggest one-day cycling event, and the atmosphere is electric.

We’ll visit the start line in Maastricht, catch both the men’s and women’s roll-out, then hit the hills for key viewing points. The short transfers and compact course mean you can catch the race in multiple locations.

MEALS
Breakfast, Picnic Lunch
Daily Highlights
  • Visit the start village in Maastricht
  • Watch both the men’s and women’s pro races up close
  • Catch the action from iconic climbs along the route
Daily Highlights
  • Visit the start village in Maastricht
  • Watch both the men’s and women’s pro races up close
  • Catch the action from iconic climbs along the route
DAY
04

Three Countries Ride

DATE: Monday, 20th April 2026
LOCATION: Tongeren, Belgium

Today, we explore three countries on two wheels. Starting in Valkenburg, we’ll pedal through the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium on a scenic loop of cross-border adventure.

We’ll stop for lunch in Valkenburg and offer an optional visit to the Valkenburg War Cemetery, a moving tribute to Allied soldiers. Prefer something more relaxed? Take the afternoon to explore Tongeren’s winding laneways and rich Roman past.

MEALS
Breakfast
SHORT RIDE
Elevation: 1200
Distance: 70km
LONG RIDE
Elevation: 1200m
Distance: 70km
Daily Highlights
  • Ride through the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium in one day
  • Scenic roads and rolling hills around Valkenburg
  • Optional visit to the Valkenburg War Cemetery or free time in Tongeren
Daily Highlights
  • Ride through the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium in one day
  • Scenic roads and rolling hills around Valkenburg
  • Optional visit to the Valkenburg War Cemetery or free time in Tongeren
DAY
05

Ride the Final Circuit of La Flèche Wallonne

DATE: Tuesday, 21st April 2026
LOCATION: Tongeren, Belgium

Today, we ride where legends are made. Starting in Huy, we’ll tackle the final 75 km of the La Flèche Wallonne pro course, including the dreaded Mur de Huy, a wall of tarmac with pitches over 17%.

This is a short but fierce day, with seven steep climbs packed into a thrilling loop. The Mur doesn’t forgive, but the view (and bragging rights) from the top are worth every pedal stroke.

MEALS
Breakfast
SHORT RIDE
Elevation: 1000
Distance: 75km
LONG RIDE
Elevation: 1000
Distance: 75km
Daily Highlights
  • Ride the final 75 km of the La Flèche Wallonne pro course
  • Climb the legendary Mur de Huy
  • Soak in the beauty of the Ardennes countryside
Ardennes Classics Huy Climb
Daily Highlights
  • Ride the final 75 km of the La Flèche Wallonne pro course
  • Climb the legendary Mur de Huy
  • Soak in the beauty of the Ardennes countryside
DAY
06

Watch La Flèche Wallonne Live

DATE: Wednesday, 22nd April 2026
LOCATION: Tongeren, Belgium

Grab your cowbells and flags – today is race day! We’ll be roadside for the La Flèche Wallonne, where the men and women tackle the Mur de Huy three times in one of the punchiest Classics of the season.

Watch the riders up close at key locations and soak in the incredible atmosphere of a race that has crowned legends like Merckx, Evans, and Hinault.

MEALS
Breakfast, Picnic Lunch
Daily Highlights
  • Witness the men’s and women’s pro races live
  • View multiple passes of the peloton on the Mur de Huy
  • Feel the energy and passion of a true Belgian Classic
Daily Highlights
  • Witness the men’s and women’s pro races live
  • View multiple passes of the peloton on the Mur de Huy
  • Feel the energy and passion of a true Belgian Classic
DAY
07

Easy Spin and Service Course

DATE: Thursday, 23rd April 2026
LOCATION: Tongeren, Belgium

Leaving from our base in Tongeren, we’ll head north toward Hasselt, but this isn’t just any morning spin. About 30 km in, we ride straight through the water. Yes, really.

Along a purpose-built cycle path that cuts directly through a serene pond, you’ll pedal with water rising to eye level on both sides. It’s a surreal experience, you can hear it, smell it, feel it all around you. From a distance, it looks like a line of floating heads gliding across the surface. Up close, it’s peaceful, immersive, and like nothing else on two wheels.

A truly unforgettable ride with a view you’ll be talking about long after your wheels are dry.

MEALS
Breakfast
SHORT RIDE
Elevation: 520m
Distance: 80km
LONG RIDE
Elevation: 520m
Distance: 80km
Daily Highlights
  • Cycle through water on one of Belgium’s most unique bike paths, where the pond rises to eye level on both sides
  • Scenic ride through Limburg, passing tranquil countryside and charming Flemish villages
  • Experience the surreal sensation of riding “on the surface” with uninterrupted views across the water
Daily Highlights
  • Cycle through water on one of Belgium’s most unique bike paths, where the pond rises to eye level on both sides
  • Scenic ride through Limburg, passing tranquil countryside and charming Flemish villages
  • Experience the surreal sensation of riding “on the surface” with uninterrupted views across the water
DAY
08

Easy Spin & Cultural Stops

DATE: Friday, 24th April 2026
LOCATION: Tongeren, Belgium

Tomorrow, we tackle Liège-Bastogne-Liège. Today is all about keeping the legs fresh while enjoying a cultural ride through the Alden Biesen Castle region.

After a café spin, we’ll visit the impressive Ridley Bike Factory and see where Belgian precision meets pro peloton performance.

MEALS
Breakfast
SHORT RIDE
Elevation: 400m
Distance: 50km
LONG RIDE
Elevation: 400m
Distance: 50km
Daily Highlights
  • Easy spin to the historic Alden Biesen Castle
  • Discover Ridley’s bike production and wind tunnel
  • Recharge with a relaxed day ahead of the big one
Daily Highlights
  • Easy spin to the historic Alden Biesen Castle
  • Discover Ridley’s bike production and wind tunnel
  • Recharge with a relaxed day ahead of the big one
DAY
09

Ride the Liège-Bastogne-Liège Sportive

DATE: Saturday, 25th April 2026
LOCATION: Tongeren, Belgium

One of cycling’s toughest tests. One of your proudest days. Today, you take on the Liège-Bastogne-Liège Challenge, riding the same routes the pros will face tomorrow.

Choose between 75 km or 153 km, each packed with Ardennes flavour and climbs like La Redoute, St Nicolas, and Maquisard. You’ll be timed on key segments, cheered on by locals, and tested by the same climbs that shaped the Monuments.

MEALS
Breakfast
SHORT RIDE
Elevation: 1200m
Distance: 80km
LONG RIDE
Elevation: 2400m
Distance: 165km
Daily Highlights
  • Take on the LBL Sportive with 75 or 153 km options
  • Ride timed climbs like La Redoute and St Nicolas
  • Join thousands of passionate cyclists on a Monument-worthy route
Daily Highlights
  • Take on the LBL Sportive with 75 or 153 km options
  • Ride timed climbs like La Redoute and St Nicolas
  • Join thousands of passionate cyclists on a Monument-worthy route
DAY
10

Liège-Bastogne-Liège Race Day & Farewell Dinner

DATE: Sunday, 26th April 2026
LOCATION: Tongeren, Belgium

The grand finale of your Ardennes adventure. This is La Doyenne, the oldest and arguably the hardest of the Spring Classics.

We’ll start in Liège, follow the race through scenic countryside, and catch the action from multiple viewing points as the riders battle through one of the toughest race profiles in pro cycling.

That evening, we gather for a farewell dinner in Tongeren to celebrate the rides, the races, and the incredible memories made.

MEALS
Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Farewell Dinner
Daily Highlights
  • Follow the action live on Liège-Bastogne-Liège race day
  • Experience the spirit of cycling’s oldest Classic
  • Enjoy a celebratory farewell dinner with the group
Daily Highlights
  • Follow the action live on Liège-Bastogne-Liège race day
  • Experience the spirit of cycling’s oldest Classic
  • Enjoy a celebratory farewell dinner with the group
DAY
11

A Bientot from the Ardennes

DATE: Monday, 27th April 2026
LOCATION: N/A

All great rides must end, and this morning, we say goodbye—but not before a hearty breakfast to fuel your journey home! Afterwards, we’ll provide a transfer to Zaventem Airport in Brussels. We hope your week conquering the Ardennes Classics has left you with incredible memories, new friendships, and stories to share. Until next time, happy riding!

MEALS
Breakfast
Daily Highlights
  • Final breakfast with the group
  • Airport transfers provided
  • Farewell to Belgium and your fellow Classics crew
Daily Highlights
  • Final breakfast with the group
  • Airport transfers provided
  • Farewell to Belgium and your fellow Classics crew

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Ride with Pro

Hosted by local Belgian and former professional cyclist, Eric de Clercq

Share the local roads of Eric de Clercq, the Tour of Flanders typically passes his front door. He can certainly claim home ground advantage. He came very close one year almost being the sole survivor in the breakaway.

Eric’s career of 11 years saw him win 19 victories including a stage win in the Tour of Britain. He is one of the hard men of Belgium. Eric rode for:

  • La William-Duvel from 1991-1993
  • Collstrop from 1994-2002

You will find Eric a wonderful host as he shares his experiences with professional cycling teams. From racing, to sports director, professional soigneur to hosting team VIP’s during race-day. You will learn an incredible insight into the Spring Classics races, as well as meet some of the riders and managers.

Most of all, Eric is a great guide who cares for your experience and he is a pleasure to spend time with on and off the bike.

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