2026 Spring Classics – Roubaix and Flanders

Your Spring Classics adventure begins! Our team will greet you at Brussels Zaventem Airport at 11:30 am, ready to kick off an unforgettable week of riding and race action.

We’ll transfer you to the beautiful and vibrant city of Gent, your home for the next six nights. With its cobbled streets and riverside cafés, this historic Flemish gem is the perfect base to settle in and soak up the cycling culture that runs deep through this region.

Once we arrive, it’s time to get your bike sorted, whether assembling your own or getting fitted for a rental, our friendly staff and mechanics are on hand to ensure everything’s running smoothly. After that, you’ll have the afternoon to relax, stretch your legs, or explore Gent’s charming old town.

With Bruges, Antwerp, and Brussels just a short ride away, Gent puts you right in the heart of Flanders. From here, the Classics come to life.

Tonight, unwind with a local beer, connect with your fellow guests, and prepare for a week of epic riding, racing, and memories.

Today, you don’t just watch history, you ride it.

This is your chance to take on one of the most iconic routes in all of cycling: the Tour of Flanders Sportive. With thousands of fellow riders from around the world, you’ll line up and ride the legendary roads just 24 hours before the pros battle it out.

Starting with an early breakfast prepared by our hotel in Gent, we’ll head straight to the start line, buzzing with anticipation. The 130km course is the true cyclist’s choice; it captures the heart and soul of Flanders, tackling the famous final 13 climbs of the pro race. Expect a day of challenge, camaraderie, and cobbles. Lots of cobbles.

You’ll ride over the revered Molenberg, test your legs on the brutal gradients of the Oude Kwaremont and Paterberg, and grit your teeth as you tackle the Koppenberg, a steep, narrow, cobbled monster that has broken many legs and made many legends.

After crossing the finish line and soaking in the atmosphere, we’ll regroup and head back to Gent. Time to relax, reflect, and recover, with a celebratory Belgian beer, a big serve of frites and mayo, and a smile that says, “I did it.”

Today is all about one thing, De Ronde van Vlaanderen, the Tour of Flanders, a true monument of world cycling. If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing a Classic in the flesh, with fans lining the narrow roads and the sound of cowbells echoing across the fields, this is your moment.

The Tour of Flanders isn’t just a race, it’s a national celebration. The entire region of Flanders comes alive, pouring into the streets with flags, beers, and passion that has been passed down through generations. From the cobbled climbs to the fierce crosswinds, this race has crowned cycling’s greatest legends, names like Eddy Merckx, Tom Boonen, Johan Museeuw and more recently, Tadej Pogacar, who stunned the peloton in 2025 with a solo victory on the iconic Oude Kwaremont.

We’ll get you to the heart of the action, with prime viewing spots along the route, where fans roar and riders collapse after one of the most demanding races on the calendar. 

You’ll feel every pedal stroke and be swept up in the spirit of Flanders; this is cycling at its rawest and most beautiful. By the end of today, you’ll know exactly why they call this the heartbeat of Belgian cycling.

After the electrifying race day, today offers a more relaxed pace as we dive deeper into the rich history and culture of Belgian cycling. We’ll head to Oudenaarde, the beating heart of the Tour of Flanders, to explore the Tour of Flanders Centre and Museum.

This isn’t your typical museum visit. The Centre brings the spirit of the race to life in a way that will have every cyclist grinning from ear to ear. Step into the shoes of cycling’s legends, from Briek Schotte and Eddy Merckx to Johan Museeuw and Tom Boonen. Through immersive multimedia, interactive exhibits and life-like simulations, you’ll get a true taste of what it’s like to race on the cobbles, battle the wind, and conquer the iconic climbs of Flanders.

After exploring the museum, we’ll enjoy a leisurely lunch in Oudenaarde’s charming town square, surrounded by centuries-old buildings and Belgian cycling heritage. It’s the perfect setting to soak in the atmosphere and reflect on everything you’ve experienced so far on tour.

Whether you’re a cycling history buff or just love the culture around the sport, today is a treat for the soul.

Today, we head deep into the heart of cycling country. Leaving Gent behind, we make our way to Brakel, your guide Eric’s hometown and the Flemish Ardennes’s beating heart. Eric knows these roads like the back of his hand, and he’s ready to take you on a personal ride through some of the region’s most iconic climbs. Think grit, glory and cobblestones!

You’ll tackle legendary stretches from past editions of the Tour of Flanders, including the Muur van Geraardsbergen, the steep and storied Kapelmuur, and the punchy Bosberg. These climbs have seen champions crowned and dreams dashed, and today you’ll ride them just like the pros.

After an unforgettable morning on the bike, we’ll slow the pace and switch from cobbles to craft beer with a visit to one of the Famous Belgian breweries. This family-run brewery has been pouring pints since 1545 and sits right on the route of the Tour of Flanders. We’ll enjoy a guided tasting and soak up the centuries of brewing history that make this stop such a hidden gem.

We’ll head back to Gent in the late afternoon, and the evening is yours to relax, explore, or chase down the perfect Belgian meal.

Today, we dive into the action again with a visit to one of Belgium’s oldest and most exciting one-day races, the Grote Scheldeprijs. Sandwiched between two monumental races, the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix, this midweek semi-classic is anything but a warm-up. With top sprinters hungry for a result, you can expect fireworks at the finish.

This year’s edition brings a fresh twist, kicking off across the border in Terneuzen, the Netherlands. The riders will wind their way through the scenic waterways of Zeeland, including the islands of Walcheren, North Beveland and South Beveland. As the peloton crosses back into Belgium, anticipation builds toward a dramatic sprint finish in Schoten, just outside of Antwerp.

We’ll kick off the day by heading to the start of the men’s race, soaking up the energy as the peloton rolls out. From there, we’ll make our way straight to Schoten to catch the action as the women’s race unfolds.

Then it’s time to stake out our spot for the thrilling finale—the colourful caravan, the buzz of the crowd, and the blur of the final sprint. You’ll be right in the heart of it.

Once the winner is crowned and the celebrations wind down, we’ll head back to Gent to relax and swap stories over a well-earned Belgian beer.

Today offers a deeply moving journey through one of the most important regions of modern history. After lunch, we leave the cobbled climbs behind and venture into the serene countryside of Flanders Fields, once the scene of some of the most brutal battles of World War I.

With our expert local guide, we’ll visit a mix of well-known and lesser-known monuments that reveal the staggering scale and emotional gravity of the Great War. One of the most profound moments will be our stop at the Tyne Cot Cemetery, the largest Commonwealth war cemetery in the world. Here, you’ll walk among the resting places of thousands of Australian, British, and Allied soldiers. The original German pillboxes still stand solemnly among the headstones,  a powerful reminder of the past.

As the day winds down, we’ll enjoy an early group dinner before making our way to Ypres to witness a truly unforgettable tradition, the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate. Since 1928, this nightly bugle call has echoed through the town at 8 pm, honouring those who fell during the battles in the Ypres Salient. This tribute, carried out with unwavering dedication every evening, is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Today, we venture into cycling’s most legendary battleground, the cobbled roads of Paris-Roubaix, with all eyes on the infamous Arenberg Forest. Known as the Trench of Arenberg or Trouée d’Arenberg, this brutal 2.4-kilometre stretch of cobbles has humbled champions and shaped legends since it was first introduced to the race in 1968.

As teams prepare for the big day, we’ll be on-site to witness them scouting the course and fine-tuning their setups. It is an incredible opportunity to see WorldTour riders up close as they test their lines through the roughest sectors. If we’re lucky, we’ll see entire squads roll through Arenberg and the adjacent Wallers Forest and Orchies sections.

From there, we head to Roubaix Velodrome, the historic finish line of this epic Classic. You’ll stand on the track where heroes raise their arms in victory and legs collapse from the chaos of the cobbles. We’ll swing by the iconic Roubaix clubhouse, where you can pick up a souvenir and enjoy a well-earned local beer in the legendary cycling-themed bar.

To finish the day and keep the legs fresh for tomorrow’s Sportif ride, we’ll enjoy a relaxed pedal from Roubaix back to our base in Ypres, soaking up the atmosphere and anticipation ahead of the big ride.

Today is your chance to live out a true cycling dream. You will ride the same infamous cobblestones, conquer the same brutal sectors, and finish in the very same Roubaix Velodrome as the pros. Welcome to the Paris-Roubaix Challenge – one of the most iconic and unforgettable experiences in the world of cycling.

One day before the pros roll through, you’ll tackle the course under authentic conditions. Whether you choose the full 145 kilometre route or the slightly shorter 70 kilometre version, one thing is guaranteed: you’ll finish your ride in the legendary Roubaix Velodrome, just like the greats. It’s not just a ride, it’s a rite of passage.

With an early breakfast to fuel up, we’ll head down to the start line in Roubaix. You can roll out any time before 10.00 am. Some riders prefer an earlier start to beat the crowds, while others prefer waiting and soaking in the atmosphere. Either way, the experience is second to none. From the unforgiving pavé of Carrefour de l’Arbre to the thundering finish in the velodrome, every turn of the pedals echoes the history of this great race.

After crossing the finish line, please take a moment to soak it all in: the crowd’s roar, the curve of the track, and the feeling of achieving something extraordinary. 

Today, we witness one of the most brutal and beautiful days on the cycling calendar,  Paris-Roubaix, known around the world as the Hell of the North. There is no other race like it. Over 260 kilometres of relentless racing, with nearly 50 of those over bone-rattling pavé, this is a test of strength, skill and spirit like no other.

Legends are made here. Some, like Australia’s own Stuart O’Grady, have emerged covered in dust and glory with a victory in Roubaix’s famed outdoor velodrome. Others, like George Hincapie and Johan Museeuw, have seen their dreams unravel on the unforgiving stones. That is the drama of Paris-Roubaix. It is not just about winning, it’s about surviving the chaos.

We’ve got a big day ahead, starting at the race launch in Compiègne, where the tension and excitement are already in the air. From there, it’s non-stop action as we leapfrog our way along the course, stopping at key cobbled pavé sectors to soak up the electric atmosphere and witness the grit and determination etched on the riders’ faces as they battle to stay upright.

As the race reaches its dramatic climax, we’ll make our way to the iconic Roubaix Velodrome, where the victor will raise their arms in triumph on one of the most historic finish lines in all of cycling. It’s a spine-tingling moment you’ll remember forever.

We’ll cap off this incredible week with a farewell dinner, raising a glass to an unforgettable tour, new friendships, and our shared passion for this wild, beautiful sport.

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