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 [...]
Cycling in Leuven on the World Cup course
Leuven put itself on the map as a cycling destination with the organisation of the World Cycling Championships in 2021. Bruges and Leuven were the main venues. In Bruges, the time trial champions were welcomed, and in Leuven was the fantastic apotheosis with Julien Alaphilippe's win. But Leuven again proved a worthy cycling city in 2024 [...]