The Spring Classics
Ride the Cobbles, Climbs, and Bergs that You Know and Love Like a Pro
Dates
1 - 12 April 2027
Type
Road/Cobbles
Duration
12 days / 11 nights
Rider Level
4/5
Starting From
$5999
Why book with us
The first thing you notice is the road. The vibration. Up through your hands. Into your chest. Into your skull. You shift forward on the saddle. Try to keep the cadence high. Only 20 iconic secteurs to go. Welcome to the Spring Classics!
This is cycling’s proving ground. Belgium and Northern France. Cold mornings. Brutal cobbles. The places you’ve only seen on the big screen.
Here’s the plan – You’ll kick things off with the Ronde van Vlaanderen Sportive. The Oude Kwaremont. The Paterberg. You’ll test yourself before watching the pros go full gas over the same stones. Then it’s on to the Paris-Roubaix Challenge. Somehow, the cobbles are worse. The stakes are higher. You’ll finish in the Roubaix Vélodrome – just like your heroes.
Off the bike? Unforgettable – We’re based in Kortrijk — the perfect hub for daily rides, race viewings, and post-ride beers. You’ll be part of a small crew of riders chasing the same thing:
Real adventure. Pre-race recon. Sideline screaming. Stories you won’t ever forget. Every ride is a challenge – sure it looks flat. But cobbles (and crosswinds) lurk around every corner.
If you watch these iconic races on repeat you absolutely have to experience them in person. Are you ready to step into the arena? If you’re ready to suffer in style, to experience these iconic races in 3D…we’ve got a spot for you!
Trip Highlights
- Cycling's WORST Road: The Arenberg Forest First we ride it, feeling the history of this secteur shaking your bike frame like an earthquake. We return the next day to watch the pros ride it 5x faster than you could ever imagine!
- Tour of Flanders Sportif - Ride the Tour of Flanders alongside 15,000 other obsessed cyclists. Fight to make it to the finishline in Oudenaarde. Truly a challenge for the ages.
- Learn the secret to riding the cobbles. Float when you can, fight when you must. Feel what it’s like to push yourself to the brink. That point when the legs go numb and the pedals need to keep turning.
- Paris-Roubaix Challenge - Hell of the North: The big one. You’ll take on the Hell of the North, tackling sector after brutal sector until you finally roll into the Roubaix Velodrome. It’s punishing. It’s iconic. It’s waiting for you.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Welcome to Belgium - Arrival and Bike Build
We’ll shuttle you to our home base in Kortrijk, get everyone settled, and start assembling bikes.
No riding today — just logistics, introductions, and an easy evening to get your bearings.
- Arrival Window: Thursday afternoon
- Activity: Airport pickup, lodging check-in, bike assembly
- Evening: Welcome briefing + dinner
Day 2 – Shakeout Ride
Today is about waking up the legs and testing the setup.
We’ll roll out for a light spin through the local countryside and shake off the travel haze.
Easy pace, big views, and a few short efforts to feel fast again.
- Ride: Shakeout ride
- Mileage: ~25–30 miles
- Surfaces: Road
Evening: Tour of Flanders briefing + nutrition prep
Day 3 – Tour of Flanders Sportive
This is it: your first legendary effort.
Choose the 70- or 100-mile version and take on iconic climbs like Oude Kwaremont and Paterberg.
The course is lined with fans and full of energy. This is a ride you’ll never forget.
- Ride: Tour of Flanders Sportive
- Mileage: ~70 or 100 miles
- Surfaces: Road + cobbles
Evening: Celebration dinner + recovery strategy
Day 4 – Pro Race Spectating (No Ride)
Sleep in, grab a croissant, and get ready to cheer.
We’ll head out on foot to catch the men’s pro race, with a prime spot on the Paterberg to see the decisive attacks up close.
Expect to walk a lot — and love every minute of it.
- Activity: Spectator day
- Mileage: ~15,000 steps
Ride: None
Days 5–8 – Classic Camp Days
This is our training block — four days of riding from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, fueled by bakeries and grit.
Routes vary in length and intensity, and we adapt daily based on weather and fatigue.
We also build in an optional rest/tourist day if your legs need a break.
- Ride Block: Classic Camp Days
- Mileage: ~50–70 miles per day
- Surfaces: Road + cobbles
- Support: Full SAG + mid-ride nutrition
Evening: Dinner + daily ride briefing
Day 9 – Roubaix Recon + Race Strategy
We’ll preview key cobbled sectors of the Paris–Roubaix route at an easy pace.
Then we’ll sit down for a tactical race session:
How to choose lines.
Where to push.
How to survive the wind.
Everything you need to feel ready.
- Ride: Roubaix Recon Ride
- Mileage: ~30 miles
- Surfaces: Road + pavé
- Session: Race strategy briefing + bike prep
Day 10 – Paris–Roubaix Challenge
The big one.
You’ll take on the Hell of the North, tackling sector after brutal sector until you finally roll into the Roubaix Velodrome.
It’s punishing.
It’s iconic.
It’s yours.
- Ride: Paris–Roubaix Challenge
- Mileage: ~100 miles
- Surfaces: Road + cobbles
Evening: Celebration + group dinner
Day 11 – Pro Race Day + Pack + Farewell
We’ll head to the Arenberg Forest to cheer on the pros one last time — this time with a whole new level of appreciation.
Then it’s time to pack your gear and say your goodbyes.
- Activity: Spectator day + pack-up
- Ride: None
Evening: Casual group send-off
Day 12 – Departure Day
Early transfers to the airport or train station based on your flight schedule.
Expect tired legs, a full heart, and more stories than you can fit in one Instagram post.
- Activity: Departures + shuttle to airport/train
- Reminder: Pack wisely — the cobbles come home in your soul, not your suitcase.
Where we'll ride
Where We Stay
The Belgian Experience
Kortrijk is one of those cities that surprises you — a quiet powerhouse with just the right mix of charm and grit. It’s a crossroads of history and hustle, known for its key role as a rail hub and its deep roots in the flax industry. Today, it still holds its own as a leader in linen fiber production and exports, backed up by strong furniture and textile trades.
This town doesn’t brag, it just delivers.The Leie River cuts through the heart of Kortrijk, once the lifeline of its flax legacy, now a picture-perfect backdrop for modern adventures. Around the iconic Broel Towers, you’ll find calm riverbanks that are anything but sleepy — they’re your launchpad. Whether you’re rolling out for a big day in the saddle or spinning easy before a coffee stop, the city’s mix of old-world architecture and modern creativity sets the tone.
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Trip Inclusions
- 12 days/11 nights accommodations (double occupancy).
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure days.
- Daily ride support with experienced guides.
- Stays - Your Second Home: Handpicked, comfortable, and locally rooted stays. From ancient farmhouses to family-run guesthouses, offering both cultural immersion and optimal recovery bases.
- Meals - Breakfast and Dinner: Delicious and locally-sourced ingredients, designed to fuel your rides, your soul, and offer a taste of the local cuisine.
- Support: Experienced bilingual guides, dedicated support and transportation, detailed ligistical planning, etc. Everything required to ensure your comfort and safety.o
- Airfare: International or domestic flights to and from the tour starting/ending points.
- Supplemental Snacks: Additional snacks or beverages beyond the provided breakfast and dinners.
- Extracurricular Alcohol: Some excursions include drinks. Otherwise, you will be billed individually for your choice of "recovery" beverage.
- Spa Services and Optional Excursions Not Outlined in the Itinerary: Any personal spa treatments, massages, or optional activities and excursions not explicitly detailed in the tour itinerary.
- Tips for your Tour Guides: Gratuities for your tour guides and support staff are not included in the tour price.
