Main Route: 30km – 18mi

Warm up to stretch our legs and check the bikes.  Gant is one of the major cities of Belgium and one of the well-preserved medieval towns in Europe. The historic city centre is stunning.  Our hotel is strategically located in between the start and finish of the Flanderes Sportive, so that we can miminize pre-post race transfers.

Main Route: 70km – 43mi Total Ascent: 200m – 650ft

Today we will ride part of the course ahead of the Granfondo, testing our bikes on the cobblestones and on the famous Mur (the walls). On our way back to the hotel we will complete the granfondo registration and then enjoy a great dinner in Gant.

Main Route: 260km – 160mi Total Ascent: 1500m – 4900ft

The big day !! Ready to challenge the ‘Muur’? Muur is the Flemish translation for wall and in fact the narrow climbs are very very steep.  Add to this cobblestones and you’re in for a ‘treat”.  Fortunately none of these climbs are longer than a one and a half kilometres in length. Good luck!!

Main Route: 20km – 12mi Total Ascent: 200m – 650ft

After the fatigue of yesterday’s race, today we have a very short ride to the top of one of the famous ‘Muur’, ready for the spectacle.  Especially for the Flemish people today is a real sporting holiday.  Locals in all villages take get ready for the Pro’s passing, hours and hours before the race. You’ll really enjoy the atmosphere!

Main Route: 100km – 62mi Total Ascent: 500m – 1600ft

For those containing the tour, today we ride to Bruges. Bruges is one of the major cities of Belgium and one of the well-preserved medieval towns in Europe. The historic city centre is a prominent UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Along with a few other canal-based northern cities, such as Amsterdam, it is sometimes referred to as "The Venice of the North".

Main Route: 70km – 43mi Total Ascent: 500m – 1600ft

Bruges is located in the north-western part of Belgium, only a few km’s to the North Sea and very close to the Dutch boarder.  We’ll ride part of our route today in Holland, along the coastal road, with the chance to see some old iconic wind-mills, so typical to this country.

Main Route: 50km – 31mi Total Ascent: 200m – 650ft

Today we’ll ride a loop in the National Park of Avesnoise.  It’ll be a short recovery ride, but with the chance to do extra km’s and more elevation gain if you want.

Main Route: 75km – 46mi Total Ascent: 300m – 990ft

An easy transfer ride to the beautiful town of S. Quentin. The afternoon will be dedicated to relaxation and bike maintenance before the intense next few days rides of this tour.

Main Route: 145km – 90mi Total Ascent: 500m – 1600ft

S. Quentin is a good starting point to ride into the heart of the French Classic – the Paris Roubaix.  We’ll get a taste of the ‘Pavè’, mud and dust. From this town we’ll cross some of the race’s parcours, with a great final for us, riding the mythical cobblestones of the Arenberg Forest.  This is a very challenging section classified as a 5 stars in difficulty. This is where most of the breakaways in the pro-race start.

Main Route: 100km – 62mi Total Ascent: 400m – 1300ft

Today’s ride will give you the chance to ride the last 50-60km of the Paris-Roubaix parcours.  We’re hoping to have the chance to ride a loop in the famous velodrome used at the end of the race.  Let’s see how we go?!

Main Route: 65km – 40mi Total Ascent: 300m – 990ft

Short ride from Douai, and the chance to watch the Paris - Roubaix in or near the Arenberg forest!  This is the most spectacular cobblestone section of the race.  Generally this narrow road is only used by tractors and farm vehicles and are strictly off-limits to other vehicles, except bicycles of course.

A short shuttle to Lille, where there are excellent connections to Bruxelles, Paris or London by train.