Experience spring in higher spheres, it is possible at Monte Marcella
Unique in Europe, Monte Marcella is a resort with patented altitude rooms. This means you can set how low oxygen or at what altitude you sleep. Ideal if you don't want to travel too far for altitude training. Or if you want to live close by really like a pro. Because that's where this resort [...]
The ultimate ‘flanders experience’: a 525-kilometre bikepacking route across Flanders
Flanders is the beating heart of racing. In Flanders, cycling is so much more alive than in the Netherlands. Of course we are cycling country number one, but the race? You experience it in Flanders. For cycling race fans, there are many options to feel like a cyclist for one or a few days. You can choose from the [...]
Merckx route in Flemish Brabant renewed due to 80-year anniversary Eddy Merckx
For the adventurous cyclist who wants to stay a bit longer and is looking for more of a challenge: the Eddy Merckx Cycling Route has been renewed and extended to a beautiful 70km loop through the beautiful Hageland . Here I share why you must cycle this ride-and mind you, bring your sense of curiosity. Too bad, though, that for form [...]
In Flanders fields - Ghent-Wevelgem - an ode to the First World War
A light mist passes over the West Flanders countryside. Behind the hills near Wulvergem, the sun slowly rises. The sun's rays shine over the vines that mark the flanks of Monteberg. The only sound is that of the birds, surprised by an early spring day. Meanwhile, five cyclists slide through [...] with a smooth cadence.
Cycling in Flanders Fields: Ghent-Wevelgem route
Cycling In Flanders fields. On the spot where over 100 years ago millions of young men, boys actually, lost their lives. A pointless war. Although you could say that of any war. It is the ground where the connection between the British and Belgians is most felt. There are many references, with [...]
In the wake of the Tour of Flanders
In the vicinity of Parike, the village where the Flandrien Hotel is located, there is really nothing. There is no known tourist attraction. No highway runs nearby, an airport is a long way off let alone good public transport links. For fans of the race who follow in the footsteps of the Tour of Flanders [...]
Tour of Flanders
Flanders. Here, everything breathes 'Koers'. You won't get any closer to cycling heaven. Local municipalities will probably still argue with each other about where the epicentre of the race actually is. For us, it's anybody's guess. Oudenaarde because of the Centre of the Ronde. Geraardsbergen, because of the Muur, or Roeselare because of the race museum. It makes us [...]