Le Domestique Bespoke Tour of Flanders Experience Ride 12th March 2016

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2 Introduction An opportunity to give your winter training a boost on the hallowed grounds of the Spring Classics, with full professional back up and support. Join Le Domestique Tours as we head to Belgium to tackle the iconic climbs of the Tour of Flanders, in the race s 100th year. Highlights Transfers to and from the UK for you and your bike via the Eurotunnel in our fully customised Le Domestique Support Vehicles. Opportunity to ride the key sections of the Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders) route in its 100th Year. Pro level guided and supported riding from our expert guides in our industry leading Le Domestique Support Vehicles. Tackle the key climbs without the crowded roads and chaos of the amateur sportive, including the Muur van Geraardsbergen, Koppenberg, Oude Kwaremont and Patterberg. Belgian beer and frites at the Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders) Museum to enjoy post ride before the transfer back to the UK.

Highlights Transfers to and from the UK for you and your bike via the Eurotunnel in our fully customised Le Domestique Support Vehicles.

3 History of the Race With the Ronde van Vlaanderen or Tour of Flanders as it is more commonly known, celebrating its 100th edition in 2016 (having only missed 3 editions since its inception in 1913 due toworld War 1), now really is the time to sample this incredible race route first hand. 63 of the 99 editions have been won by a Belgium rider, with the race and tactics required to win it, evolving over time. No rider has won more than 3 editions, leading to many saying that to win this particular racer requires a huge amount of luck, above and beyond that of the other Spring Classics. The route has changed over the years with the current race route having been used since 2012 when the race finish moved to Oudenaarde. The Oude Kwaremont and Paterberg now feature as the final two climbs of the route, witnessing some of the biggest battles in professional cycling.

63 of the 99 editions have been won by a Belgium rider, with the race and tactics required to win it, evolving over time.

4 Tour of Flanders Long Route 125km 1800m Elevation Gain The Tour of Flanders is an icon of the Spring Classics and our experience ride delivers all the highlights from the race s 100 year history. With an incredible format designed by the LDT team and a local race expert with in depth knowledge of every aspect of this incredible race and area, this is the defining Flanders experience. We ll tackle the the iconic climbs of the modern race route including the Oude Kwaremont, the infamous Koppenberg and the race s finale, the Paterberg. However unlike the Flanders sportive, we ll also be tackling the closed to traffic, Eiffel Tower of Flanders, the Muur van Geraardsbergen. Looking back, you get a bit nostalgic, but from a competitive point of view, Flanders was one of the most horrible races to ride but one of the greatest races to win. Sean Kelly Riding Difficulty The Combination of cobbles, pinch climbs, the weather and history will make this a truly memorable day out. A rare chance to have full pro team support, while tackling this icon would make it one not to be missed.

We ll tackle the the iconic climbs of the modern race route including the Oude Kwaremont, the infamous Koppenberg and the race s finale, the Paterberg.

5 Itinerary Guests will be collected from a pre-arranged point at the M25/M20 junction on the morning of the experience at 5am. We ll transfer bikes, riders and bags in our fully equipped custom support vehicles to the Channel Tunnel for a 6.50am crossing. 1hr 45 min drive to Oudenaarde for the start of the ride, with a quick coffee before getting underway and tackling 125km of Flanders history. Fully supported experience ride with guide rider, GPS supported route and follow support carrying all your extra clothing, extra nutrition and water. We finish the ride at the Tour of Flanders Museum where we ll enjoy a Belgian beer and a plate of frites, before changing and transferring back to Calais for an evening tunnel back to the UK. Just 99pp. Also available to private groups of 6-18 riders on a range of dates. To book or discuss a private booking please contact laura@ledomestiquetours.co.uk

1hr 45 min drive to Oudenaarde for the start of the ride, with a quick coffee before getting underway and tackling 125km of Flanders history.

6 A cycling experience developed exclusively by

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