Flanders in the Spring

Date: March 29-April 3, 2012
Length: 6 days/5 nights
Price: $2,700 (USD)

Watching the legendary Tour of Flanders is a monument of the European racing calendar. With its sixteen climbs and cobbled roads there’s plenty of action during this classic race. The Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders) is a symbol of spring. From Brugge in the north to the new finish town of Oudenaarde in 2012, it’s one of the finest races of the year.

The notorious hills of the Flemish countryside can peak at 15-20% grade. Now add some uneven cobbles, ruts, grooves, and slick mud to the mix. These unpleasant conditions make for a terrific race. Many times it’s not the actual cobbled climbs that are the problem. The riders know they need to be in the front of the pack to make it up the short, steep bergs so the “race to the base” is sometimes more dramatic then the climb itself.

During the Flanders in the Spring bike tour watch the 2012 Tour of Flanders and ride the cobbles including the famous climbs of Koppenberg, Bosberg, and Muur-Kapelmuur. Your cycling vacation includes entry into the Flanders Cyclosportive where you will ride with 15,000 other cycling enthusiasts over the same route the pro’s will compete on the following day. A look into rich cycling heritage at the Ronde Van Vlaanderen Cycling Museum will also be a part of your bike trip.

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