The Great Gent-Wevelgem
Date: March 25-29, 2010
Length: 5 days and 4 nights
Price: $1950 (USD)
The Great Gent-Wevelgem is available as an optional add-on to lengthen your cycling vacation which allows you to customize your ideal tour. If you haven’t had enough coverage after watching the Ronde van Vlaanderen, you can stay to watch another great classic race. Or if you would like to come early before Paris-Roubiax, join us for one of the hardest fought one day race. Squeeze in more riding and racing!
Experience one of Belgium's finest Spring Classic races this March while adding some base miles to your spring training. Get an early start on the upcoming season by joining us for the 2010 Gent Wevelgem!
Itinerary
Thursday: Arrive in Brussels, Belgium. Upon arrival at the airport, bike and gear transport to the selected accommodations. Assemble bikes, and go on casual ride (approximately 30-50 km/20+ mi). If continuing on with your tour, unsupported ride options are available.
Friday: Riding throughout the day. Moderate riding along the byways of Belgium’s countryside. Photo opportunities exist due to the scenic nature and occasional windmills spottings (60-80 km/50 mi)
Saturday: Ride sections of the Gent-Wevelgem race route with two available options. A short ride in the morning (40-60 km/30+ mi), then drive to the start to watch the pro’s leave, or drive to the point in the race and watch the leaders. Riding from our villa and being on our bikes all day is another option.
Sunday: Pack bikes and gear and head back to the airport unless you are staying for Rumble in Roubaix.
Monday: Breakfast and early transport back to airport.
Other trip details
To secure your reservation please book at least sixty days prior to departure. Trips are capped at 14-16 people in order to keep the group size moderate and comfortable. Trips fill up so sign up early!
Weather in Belgium in the spring is very unpredictable. Please bring the appropriate riding gear for all weather conditions including rain, snow, cool temperatures, and brisk winds. You could be riding all day in unpleasant conditions. Please check our packing list for clothing recommendations.
Register by:
- February 26, 2010 for The Great Gent-Wevelgem
- February 26, 2010 for Flanders in the Spring
Discount Available: Sign up three or more people at the same time and you will each receive a 10% discount off of the regular listed price. Please contact us for more details. Registration must be done at the same time to receive the discount. Make sure all names are included on the registration form before signing up.