Spring Classics Ultimate – 04/04/2025

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Welcome to your Spring Classics trip! Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Hotel Harmony in Ghent at 10:00 AM on the first day of your cycling tour. Your guides will introduce you to the features of your Trek Domane bike before ensuring a perfect fit before you will go for a casual ride in Ghent area. We'll have the tires set up specifically for riding cobbles, as well as extra bar tape for additional padding, all to ensure comfortable riding. Tonight, meet ... Welcome to your Spring Classics trip! Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Hotel Harmony in Ghent at 10:00 AM on the first day of your cycling tour. Your guides will introduce you to the features of your Trek Domane bike before ensuring a perfect fit before you will go for a casual ride in Ghent area. We'll have the tires set up specifically for riding cobbles, as well as extra bar tape for additional padding, all to ensure comfortable riding. Tonight, meet your guides for dinner and learn about the trip ahead. We recommend heading to bed early in anticipation of an incredible (albeit early) day tomorrow. Read More

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Today is one of the biggest cycling events in Belgium. The Ronde Van Vlaanderen Cyclo aka Ride Flanders Citizen Ride is a difficult and increasingly popular race that attracts thousands of participants. Today, you are one of them! It’s an early morning with a shuttle to the start in Oudenaarde. You can choose between the short or longer course. Both routes test your mettle throughout the rolling countryside of West Flanders on the same roads where the pro... Today is one of the biggest cycling events in Belgium. The Ronde Van Vlaanderen Cyclo aka Ride Flanders Citizen Ride is a difficult and increasingly popular race that attracts thousands of participants. Today, you are one of them! It’s an early morning with a shuttle to the start in Oudenaarde. You can choose between the short or longer course. Both routes test your mettle throughout the rolling countryside of West Flanders on the same roads where the pros will do battle tomorrow. Ride the iconic climbs and cobblestone sections with the support, encouragement, and expertise of your Trek Travel guides. Triumphant and tired, enjoy a well-deserved lunch in the centre of Oudenaarde. After, we will head back to the comforts of our hotel to shower and relax. Tonight, you will have a chance to enjoy the evening at your leisure. Read More

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It’s all about the Tour of Flanders today! This is Belgium, and cycling is not just a sport, it’s an obsession! Enjoy the spectacle from the comfort of our VIP luxury viewing area right on the summit of the Oude Kwaremont. This is the hill where only the best riders can make a difference on the outcome. You will have a front-row seat, not once, not twice, but three times as the men's teams pass through and you can witness the sweat and determination on their fac... It’s all about the Tour of Flanders today! This is Belgium, and cycling is not just a sport, it’s an obsession! Enjoy the spectacle from the comfort of our VIP luxury viewing area right on the summit of the Oude Kwaremont. This is the hill where only the best riders can make a difference on the outcome. You will have a front-row seat, not once, not twice, but three times as the men's teams pass through and you can witness the sweat and determination on their faces. It's truly a live experience you don’t want to miss, especially because you will also have the privilege of watching the women's race, too! After the excitement of seeing the Tour of Flanders live, enjoy your evening in Ghent, where you are on your own to explore a quaint restaurant for dinner. Read More

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Today, we head south of Ghent to ride some of the famous cobbled climbs from earlier race editions including the famous Muur van Geraardsbergen, the Kapelmuur, where cycling history was written. In Geraardsbergen we stop in Bar Gidon, a famous cycling cafe owned by ex-professional Frederic Penne who was active in cycling for 20 years. It’s a perfect place to taste the unique regional cake, Mattentaarten, a Flemish specialty. We continue to Oudenaarde, the... Today, we head south of Ghent to ride some of the famous cobbled climbs from earlier race editions including the famous Muur van Geraardsbergen, the Kapelmuur, where cycling history was written. In Geraardsbergen we stop in Bar Gidon, a famous cycling cafe owned by ex-professional Frederic Penne who was active in cycling for 20 years. It’s a perfect place to taste the unique regional cake, Mattentaarten, a Flemish specialty. We continue to Oudenaarde, the gateway to the Flemish Ardennes, where we'll visit The Tour of Flanders Centre and Museum. Learn everything about the famous race and feel the enthusiasm and sense the triumph of the tour. After our visit, we'll shuttle back to Ghent and dine together in one of our favorite restaurants in town. Read More

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This morning you'll cycle around Ghent and its surroundings on a scenic loop ride including a ride along the Scheldt canal. In the afternoon, we'll gather for drinks at the famous Het Waterhuis aan de Bierkant, a cafe with the biggest beer selection in Ghent. The city of Ghent is well-known for its hopless beers and herb-flavoured ales. Take some time to explore this unique city. Sit along the Graslei canal, visit Bue The Warrior’s mural walls, or sip a beer outsi... This morning you'll cycle around Ghent and its surroundings on a scenic loop ride including a ride along the Scheldt canal. In the afternoon, we'll gather for drinks at the famous Het Waterhuis aan de Bierkant, a cafe with the biggest beer selection in Ghent. The city of Ghent is well-known for its hopless beers and herb-flavoured ales. Take some time to explore this unique city. Sit along the Graslei canal, visit Bue The Warrior’s mural walls, or sip a beer outside the Marimain. Walk across Ghent’s most famous bridge and fall in love with the city while you soak up postcard-perfect views of Graslei and Korenlei, the Old Fish Market, St. Michael’s Church and the Gravensteen. Tonight, enjoy dinner of your choice in one of the local bistros. Read More

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Today you'll say farewell to the Harmony Hotel by enjoying one last breakfast before you go. Then it's on to our next adventure with a ride to the town Deinze and an exclusive visit to the Lidl-Trek Service Course in Belgium. As Lidl-Trek’s official hospitality partner, Trek Travel has the privilege to take you on private tour of The Service Course, where the team stores its gear and tools, for a chance to see what happens behind the scenes only days before one of... Today you'll say farewell to the Harmony Hotel by enjoying one last breakfast before you go. Then it's on to our next adventure with a ride to the town Deinze and an exclusive visit to the Lidl-Trek Service Course in Belgium. As Lidl-Trek’s official hospitality partner, Trek Travel has the privilege to take you on private tour of The Service Course, where the team stores its gear and tools, for a chance to see what happens behind the scenes only days before one of the team’s biggest races. After a special catered picnic lunch, we'll head to Kortrijk, your home for second half of the trip. Tonight you’ll explore this charming medieval town for dinner. Read More

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This morning’s ride takes us toward Ypres, with its stunning architecture and strong WWI history. From here, you’re off to climb the likes of the Kemmelberg and Castleberg on our route, which mimics the Gent-Wevelgem race. The ride meanders through the renowned Flanders Fields and touches into France before finishing at one of our favorite breweries for a well-deserved local beer. Tonight we’ll gather as a group to enjoy dinner at a carefully selected local bi... This morning’s ride takes us toward Ypres, with its stunning architecture and strong WWI history. From here, you’re off to climb the likes of the Kemmelberg and Castleberg on our route, which mimics the Gent-Wevelgem race. The ride meanders through the renowned Flanders Fields and touches into France before finishing at one of our favorite breweries for a well-deserved local beer. Tonight we’ll gather as a group to enjoy dinner at a carefully selected local bistro. Read More

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Prepare yourself for race-lover's nirvana as you head out on your Trek bicycle today for a little warm-up before tomorrow. Enjoy a ride in the Flemish countryside and feel free to stop for a coffee or beer along the way. In the afternoon, you may decide to hit the beautifully designed Wellness Avenue Spa for a massage or to relax in the pool. Check in with your guides to discuss final adjustments and fine-tuning for your bike to ensure you're completely ready for to... Prepare yourself for race-lover's nirvana as you head out on your Trek bicycle today for a little warm-up before tomorrow. Enjoy a ride in the Flemish countryside and feel free to stop for a coffee or beer along the way. In the afternoon, you may decide to hit the beautifully designed Wellness Avenue Spa for a massage or to relax in the pool. Check in with your guides to discuss final adjustments and fine-tuning for your bike to ensure you're completely ready for tomorrow’s epic event. Dine in the restaurant of your choice tonight before heading to bed early in anticipation of an incredible (and early) day tomorrow. Read More

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Welcome to the "Hell of the North." It’s an early start with a morning shuttle to the beginning of the Paris-Roubaix Challenge. Test your mettle on a partial Paris-Roubaix racecourse over which the pros will battle for supremacy tomorrow. You can choose between the shorter and longer course. Both of them include the iconic cobblestone sections of the race and legendary sector Carrefore de l’Arbre. Later, you’ll enjoy a well-deserved lunch and watch the finish ... Welcome to the "Hell of the North." It’s an early start with a morning shuttle to the beginning of the Paris-Roubaix Challenge. Test your mettle on a partial Paris-Roubaix racecourse over which the pros will battle for supremacy tomorrow. You can choose between the shorter and longer course. Both of them include the iconic cobblestone sections of the race and legendary sector Carrefore de l’Arbre. Later, you’ll enjoy a well-deserved lunch and watch the finish of the pro women's race. After you witness the Femmes battle, you will head back to the comforts of your Kortrijk hotel. Shower and relax before sharing your race stories and insights tonight during dinner together at the hotel. Read More

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Get ready for the highly anticipated Paris-Roubaix day! Experience the pinnacle of classic cycling events, where enthralling tales, mythical legends, and iconic status captivate spectators. Witness the electrifying finish at Roubaix Vélodrome from your VIP seat, immersed in the heart of the action. Feel the adrenaline as riders unleash their explosive sprint, and cheer on the road heroes. Tonight, raise a toast to great riding, new friends, monumental achievements,... Get ready for the highly anticipated Paris-Roubaix day! Experience the pinnacle of classic cycling events, where enthralling tales, mythical legends, and iconic status captivate spectators. Witness the electrifying finish at Roubaix Vélodrome from your VIP seat, immersed in the heart of the action. Feel the adrenaline as riders unleash their explosive sprint, and cheer on the road heroes. Tonight, raise a toast to great riding, new friends, monumental achievements, and the indelible memories of your Spring Classics cycling tour! Read More

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Feel free to sleep in and ease into your day with a warm pain au chocolat and café au lait. You will say farewell to your guides at 10:00 AM at the Park Hotel before taking the train from Kortrijk to your final destination. Please allow adequate connection time for a flight or train to accommodate possible traffic delays.