Spring Classics Tour -
Flanders and Roubaix 2025
3rd April – 14th April 2025
Thu 3 April – Mon 14 April 2025
11 nights
Book from
£3199 GBP
Key Features of 12 day Tour
- 11 nights | 12 days
- Stay in 4* hotels in Oudenaarde & Roubaix
- Daily Breakfasts included & Evening Meal in Roubaix
- Fully supported tour with experienced local guides
- Ride Two Sportives: Start with ‘We Ride Flanders’ and finish with the Paris Roubaix Challenge.
- Watch 3 Spring Classics
- Cycling Related Activities: Hospitality at the finish for the Tour of Flanders is included as well as Velodrome access on Paris Roubaix day.
- Return airport transfers from Brussels Airport
- Spread your payments - Interest free payment plan
- See the Sights
2025 Spring Classics Tour with Sportive Breaks
The start of April is when the cycling world properly awakens from its winter slumber. There are all sorts of races taking place virtually daily across Northern France, Belgium and the Netherlands over this crucial period in the racing calendar, but two giant events stand out above all others. The Tour of Flanders and Paris Roubaix.
Both events have their own amateur cycling events taking place the day before on Saturdays. Amateur riders from all over the world come and test themselves on the same roads as the professionals the day after. Each Sportive offers a variety of distances from (nearly) full-distance challenges to shorter trips over the cobbles and bergs of Flanders and Roubaix.
Spend 12 days with us in Flanders and Roubaix on the ultimate spring classics cycling tour. Our team of local riders and mechanics will guide you around their home roads for an unforgettable experience. Not only will the cyclists in the group be well-looked after there is also plenty to do for those who don’t ride a bike themselves but are fans of this great sport.
What's Included?
Accommodation
7 nights at the 4* Leopold hotel in Oudenaarde & 4 nights in the 4* Mercure hotel in Roubaix
Included Meals
B&B throughout (evening meals in Roubaix). You should allow/ budget £10 for lunch
Transfers
Return transfers from Brussels Airport at set times. Private transfers available at supplement
Entries and Hospitality
Entry for the Tour of Flanders Sportive and Roubaix Challenge are included as well as finish hospitality in Oudenaarde and inside Velodrome access in Roubaix on race day
Guided Rides
Fully supported rides
Mechanic
Expert mechanic on hand
Sightseeing
Tour of Flanders museum, Belgian brewery & the Battlefield tour of Menin Gate. A spectator itinerary on Flanders and Roubaix race days.
Bike Rental
Bike Rental is available for the tour. Scott Addict, carbon frame, 12 speed Di2 for £649.
Itinerary
Day One - Arrival
Our mechanic is at the hotel to help build bikes and to fit rentals. In the evening our guides will talk through the tour programme.
Bike Rental Information
We offer bike rental for the duration of the Spring Classics Tour. The bike model available is a Scott Addict. It comes equipped with a carbon frame, 12 speed Di2 groupset and disc brakes.
Airport Transfers
Airport collections are from Brussels Airport (BRU) and the drive to Oudenaarde takes around 1 hour 30 minutes. If you are arriving by Eurostar, there are regular connecting trains to Oudenaarde.
Daily Highlights
- Airport Transfer
- Expert Staff
- Fitting of rental bikes
- Hotel in Oudenaarde
- Tour Programme Review
Day Two - Guided Warm Up Ride and Event Expo
Date
Location
After breakfast join us on our warm-up ride. We head out this morning for a 50km ride including some cobbled climbs. It is important to get your first taste of the cobbles ahead of the Sportive tomorrow.
We will stop to attend the Tour of Flanders Sportive Expo to collect our race numbers and to shop for any merchandise.
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Guided Ride
- Hotel in Oudenaarde
- Sightseeing
Ride
50km warm-up ride with some cobbled climbs
Meals
Breakfast
Medium Ride
Day Three - 2024 We Ride Flanders
Date
Location
Oudenaarde
We have an early start this morning. Early breakfast is arranged in the hotel restaurant. The long distance starts from Bruges and finishes in Oudenaarde. All other distances start and finish in Oudenaarde so we offer transport to get there this morning.
Start & Finish / Location & Hours
START Cyclo 217km
Brugge – 07.00 – 08.00
START 177km, 136km, 72km
Oudenaarde (Lindestraat, Oudenaarde)
Cyclo 177 km: 07.00 – 08.30
Cyclo 136 km: 08.30 – 10.00
Cyclo 72 km: 10.00 – 11.00
FINISH
The finish of all distances is on the Markt in Oudenaarde. The last aid station closes at 19:00. If you arrive here later, you are no longer an official participant and you are obliged to take the shortest route to the finish. The finish in Oudenaarde officially closes at 20h00. Once you finish in Oudenaarde you can walk or ride back to the hotel.
The evening is free for you to eat out in one of Oudenaarde’s many restaurants.
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Oudenaarde
- Optional Transport
Ride
Various distances
Meals
Breakfast
Long Ride
Day Four - 2024 Tour of Flanders
Date
Location
Riders and fans are eagerly looking forward to the finish in the centre of Oudenaarde. The champions sprint to the finish line. In Oudenaarde you experience it from the front row with Flanders Classics Club Hospitality.
We will provide transport for you to get to Oudenaarde.
Oudenaarde
In the last 75 km, the most notorious passages are lurking: from the Koppenberg and the Hotond to the Oude Kwaremont and the Paterberg. Riders and fans are eagerly looking forward to the finish in the centre of Oudenaarde. The champions sprint to the finish line. In Oudenaarde you experience it from the front row
Tour of Flanders Finish Hospitality
Flanders Club Classic
Location: Oudenaarde
Timing: From 1 p.m. until 6.30 p.m
The “Flanders Classics Club”stands for a stylish VIP formula at the finish line in Oudenaarde. Enjoy a front row view of the finish line. Predicting the outcome of the Tour of Flanders is simply impossible. You can be sure of one thing however: like any other cycling fan, you too will have goosebumps as the winner crosses the finish line in Oudenaarde in a flash of glory. A moment you simply cannot afford to miss. And our Flanders Classics Club is the perfect place to witness the highlight of the springtime cycling season, boasting a front row view. Get ready for a day you’ll never forget, surrounded by luxury and all the amenities you would expect.
- Reception with drinks and appetizers
- Non-stop buffet and open bar
- Lavish reception
VIP-Zone
- Access to the VIP zone along the finish line in Oudenaarde
- Arrival of the Elite Men’s race, to follow exclusively from the VIP zone
- Arrival of the Elite Women’s race, to follow exclusively from the VIP zone
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Transport Included
- Oudenaarde
- VIP access to the Oudenaarde finish line
- Prime Viewing
- Finish Hospitality
Meals
Breakfast, Reception Drinks & Appetizers, Non-stop Buffet & Access to an Open Bar
Day Five - Guided Ride and Ronde van Vlaanderen Museum
Date
Location
After yesterday’s exertions we’ll take it a bit easier today. This morning we offer an optional guided ride of about 50 – 70km. This afternoon, we will take you on a guided visit of the Centrum Ronde van Vlaanderen Museum.
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Guided Ride
- Oudenaarde
- Transport
- Sightseeing
Ride
Optional guided ride of 50 – 60kkm
Meals
Breakfast
Long Ride
Day Six - Sightseeing in Kortrijk
Date
Location
Today we have an easier, relaxed day. We will still offer a guided ride in the morning. In the afternoon we will take you on a guided visit of a local Belgian beer brewery with plenty of tasting included of course. Transport included.
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Guided Ride
- Oudenaarde
- Sightseeing
Ride
Optional guided ride in the morning
Meals
Breakfast
Medium Ride
Day Seven - Visit Antwerp & the Finish of the Scheldeprijs in Schoten
Date
Location
The Scheldeprijs is also known as the unofficial World Championship for sprinters. The finish is in Schoten near Antwerp. After visiting the port city of Antwerp, we’ll travel the short distance to Schoten to watch the sprint finish.
Final night in Oudenaarde
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Sightseeing
- Oudenaarde
- Transport
Meals
Breakfast
Day Eight - Visit Ypres Plus Move to Roubaix
Date
Location
Visit Flanders Fields in Ypres. 4 hr bike tour including historical sites and the Commonwealth cemetery. Afterwards, we will visit Koers Cycling Museum in Ypres before moving to Roubaix.
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Guided Ride
- Hotel in Roubaix
- Sightseeing
Ride
4 hour bike tour with sightseeing
Meals
Breakfast & Evening Meal
medium Ride
Day Nine - Roubaix guided ride on the cobbles
Date
Location
At 14.00 we lead a guided ride over the cobbles so you can test, bike and share tips with our guide and the rest of the group.
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Guided Ride
- Hotel in Roubaix
Ride
Guided ride over the cobbles
Meals
Breakfast & Evening Meal
Long Ride
Day Ten - 2024 Roubaix Challenge
Date
Location
On the same day as the riders of the women’s peloton, you will ride your own Paris Roubaix today. You will be able to see how the riders of the Men’s cycling elite handle the cobbled sectors of Roubaix tomorrow. Amateurs from around the world will have the opportunity to measure themselves against the legend of the Hell of the North with its mythical cobbled sections like the “Carrefour de l’Arbre” and the “Trouée d’Arenberg”. All distances start and finish at the Roubaix velodrome apart from the long distance route. Transport to long distance included. All distances finish in Roubaix at the velodrome.
Evening meal at the hotel.
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Guided Ride
- Hotel in Roubaix
- Long Distance Transport Included
Ride
Ride your own Paris Roubaix (various distances)
Meals
Breakfast & Evening Meal
long Ride
Day Eleven - 2024 Paris Roubaix
Date
Location
Today is Paris Roubaix day. Today’s finish is in the Roubaix velodrome not far from the hotel. We offer either a guided ride this morning to watch some live action on the cobbles or you can stay in Roubaix and take your place inside the velodrome. We have access tickets to the inside area where you will have the best view of the finish.
Evening meal at the hotel. We will assist you with re-packing your bikes for travel tomorrow.
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Guided Ride
- Hotel in Roubaix
- Roubaix Velodrome Access
- Bike re-packing Assistance
Meals
Breakfast & Evening Meal
Day Twelve - Departure Day
Date
Location
After breakfast we offer our optional transfer back to Brussels International airport at 09.00. Please book flights that depart after 13.00. Alternatively please make your own arrangements.
Daily Highlights
- Optional Airport Transfer
Meals
Breakfast
Tour Start and Finish
Tour Start – Thursday 3rd April 2025
Our tour starts at either Brussels Airport or you can meet us at the Hotel Messeyne in Kortrijk .
Tour Finish – Monday 14th April 2025
On departure we provide one transfer to Brussels airport, you can also book private transfers with us.
Pricing
Spend 12 days with us in Flanders and Roubaix on the ultimate spring classics cycling tour. Watch and ride the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix, plus watch the Scheldeprijs. Our team of local riders and mechanics will guide you around their home roads for an unforgettable experience. Not only will the cyclists in the group be well-looked after, there is also plenty to do for those who don’t ride a bike themselves but are fans of this great sport.
Prices
- £3199 per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds) and 1 double room (1 bed for couple)
- £4519 per person based on single occupancy of a room.
Included with your tour
- 7 nights at 4* Leopold hotel in Oudenaarde
- 4 nights at 4* Mercure Lille Roubaix Grand Hotel in Roubaix
- Entry for We Ride Flanders and Roubaix Challenge (choice of distance)
- Return airport transfers from Brussels International Airport
- Local expert guides, support drivers and bike mechanics
- Up to 4 guided rides
- Breakfasts
- Watch 3 Spring Classics
- Finish Hospitality experience on Tour of Flanders pro race day
- Inside velodrome access on Paris-Roubaix pro race day
- Antwerp visit plus race viewing at ‘de Scheldeprijs’
- Guided visit to Tour of Flanders Museum
- Bike tour to visit Flanders Field in Ypres
- Detailed itinerary
- ABTA protected
Also available
- Bike rental – Scott Addict for £649 (storage at the hotel) – More info here
Who Is This Tour For?
Cyclists and Spectators
Our tour is suitable for both cyclists of any level and non-cycling spectators with a love for the sport. The hotels we stay at are in excellent locations with daily breakfasts and evening meal at the Roubaix hotel all included.
We also have a team of local riders and mechanics on hand who will guide you around their home roads for an unforgettable experience.
More About Our Tour
The first Sunday of April is the date of the Tour of Flanders. The Ronde van Vlaanderen is Belgium’s biggest sporting event, boasting enormous television audiences and thronged roadsides. A week later, it’s the turn of the Queen of the Classics, Paris – Roubaix. Usually described as the world’s most famous one-day race, the “Hell of the North” has captured the public’s imagination for 120 years. The images of gaunt faces streaked with mud span the decades with a timeless quality that belongs indisputably and uniquely to Roubaix.
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| Your Experience | Price from | Date | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Classics Tour 2025 | From £3,199.00 | Date 03/04/25 | Book now |
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We have a team of highly experienced professionals who have been organising cycling trips for over 25 years. We are members of ABTA and ATOL so book with confidence.
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