Tour of Flanders
- Four sportive routes, from 79 to 247 km
- Bike recce of the climbs with a Bike Division guide
- Three passages of the pro race on the Oude Kwaremont
What to expect
The race of the walls, in the heart of Flanders. The Tour of Flanders is made of short, very steep climbs, often on cobbles. On Saturday you ride the sportive on the same course as the professional race, and on Sunday you watch the pros race live.
Recce, race and cheering at the roadside. On Friday you ride a short recce of some sections of the course, with a Bike Division guide and the support van. On Saturday you will find two Bike Division mechanical support points on the climbs. On Sunday you are on the Oude Kwaremont for three passages of the professional race.
Four routes, for every level. You can choose between four routes, from 79 to 247 km: the longest takes in 15 climbs. It suits you whether you are an experienced rider or just want to try the cobbled climbs without overdoing it. If someone travelling with you does not ride, they can come along as a companion.
Based in Ghent, with the Bike Division staff. You stay at Hotel De Flandre, a 4-star hotel in the centre of Ghent, a medieval city of canals, bridges and Gothic cathedrals. The staff, the mechanic and the ride guide are with you for the whole stay, and the Bike Division vehicles take you to the start and pick you up at the finish.
Moments from the holiday
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Your days on the bike
Your days on the bike
Day 1Arrival and recceFriday 2 April
Arrival at the hotel in Ghent and check-in. Short bike recce of some sections of the course, with a Bike Division guide and the support van. The staff collect the race packs and the mechanic is on hand to set up your bike.
In the evening, welcome briefing with the Bike Division staff and race pack handout.
Day 2The sportiveSaturday 3 April
Breakfast at the hotel and a final bike check with the mechanic. The staff take you to the start of the route you have chosen. On two of the climbs you will find the Bike Division mechanical support points.
After the finish the group meets up nearby, where the Bike Division staff are waiting. From Oudenaarde you return to the hotel in the Bike Division vehicles.
Day 3The professional raceSunday 4 April
Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to the Oude Kwaremont, where you watch three passages of the professional race. Return in the afternoon in the Bike Division vehicles.
Day 4DepartureMonday 5 April
Check-out and journey home.
The sportive has four routes: 247 km and 2,100 m of climbing, with 15 climbs; 163 km and 2,000 m; 133 km and 1,700 m; 79 km and 900 m. These are the routes of the last edition: they may change slightly for the next one. The Brussels airports are quite far from Ghent, so hiring a car is often the easiest option.
Where you stay
- Ghent city centre
- Secure bike storage
- Breakfast included
A 4-star hotel in the centre of Ghent, the base for the whole stay. It has secure bike storage, and breakfast is included, as is the tourist tax. In the evening you can stroll among the canals, bridges and cafés of the medieval city.
What's included
- 3 nights at Hotel De Flandre 4★ in the centre of Ghent, with breakfast
- Bike storage at the hotel and tourist tax
- Guaranteed entry to the sportive, on any route
- Bike Division staff support for the whole stay
- Mechanic and ride guide available for the whole stay
- Bike Division vehicles to the start and back from the finish of the event
- Escort to collect your race number and race pack
- Short bike recce of some sections of the course with a Bike Division guide
- Bike Division mechanical support points on 2 climbs during Saturday's sportive
- Escort to the Oude Kwaremont for the 3 passages of Sunday's professional race
- Bike Division gilet made by Alé
- Medical and baggage insurance
- Carbon bike hire, subject to availability
- Hard bike case hire to fly with your own bike, shipping not included
- Bike Division cycling shorts
- Single room
- Extra nights
- Trip cancellation insurance
- Flight and airport transfers: if you ask in advance we can book them for you, and the transfer cost is confirmed once the group is complete
- Lunches and dinners
- Anything not listed as included
Riders who have travelled with us
Io e mio marito abbiamo fatto svariati viaggi con Bike Division: New York, Londra, Marbella, Gran Canaria, Marche, Fiandre… e ne faremo ancora. Organizzazione sempre al top. Viaggi e soggiorni ben preparati, percorsi per i ciclisti con guide professionali e con meccanici top e rifornimenti a seguito, programma per accompagnatrici e accompagnatori sempre diverso. Il tutto perfettamente orchestrato da tutto lo staff, capitanato dal campione Andrea Tonti e da Michela Matteucci. La gentilezza e la massima disponibilità non mancano mai. Grazie Bike Division
Prima esperienza in assoluto al Giro delle Fiandre 2026. Fin dal primo minuto assistenza impeccabile e puntuale, sempre pazienti e gentilissimi. Ho realizzato un sogno e con Bike Division lo è stato per davvero. Super consigliato, sono ciclisti come noi.
Andrea campione anche senza bici, umiltà, serio lavoro, organizzazione meticolosa, serenità, condivisione, passione. Ha avuto dalla bici un'eredità importante, meritata, e la sta amministrando degnamente, apportando un ulteriore arricchimento, per se stesso, la famiglia e tutti noi. Grazie CAMPIONE!
How to book your place
If you need to cancel
If you need to cancel, the penalties depend on how long before departure you cancel and are set out in the travel contract. We recommend cancellation insurance, which you can add when you confirm.
Get all the details
We'll send you the holiday brochure with the package, programme and prices by email and WhatsApp.
Before you go
How do I book a trip?
Fill in the quote request on the trip page, or message or call us: within 24 working hours we send you the full proposal. To confirm your place you pay a deposit, usually 30% of the price, together with the full cost of flights and cancellation insurance, if you chose them. The balance is due by the date in your travel contract, normally one month before departure.
What does the price include? Is the flight included?
The price covers everything you find in the trip programme. Every holiday always includes:
- accommodation
- Bike Division Tour Leader and guides
- daily bike tours with support van and refreshments (snacks, drinks and fruit)
- mechanic and Italian staff always with you
- daily laundry for your cycling kit
- personalised Bike Division jersey
- basic medical and baggage insurance
Meal plan, airport transfer and a Tour Leader for non-riders vary from trip to trip. The flight is usually not included, so you can leave from wherever and whenever you like: book it yourself or let us do it.
How fit do I need to be?
Each trip shows the distance and climbing of the routes, so you can see straight away if it suits you. On some trips you can choose between two groups every morning, and you can almost always ride an e-bike too. If in doubt, tell us how you ride: we will advise you.
I'm travelling alone: will I find company?
Yes, and sooner than you think: we ride as a group and spend the days together. If you want a room to yourself you can ask for a single, with a supplement; otherwise we find you a roommate. Many friendships among our riders started this way.
Can I bring someone who doesn't ride?
Of course. On many trips non-riders have their own programme, with a dedicated Tour Leader: the trip page tells you if it is available.
Can I bring my own bike? Which bikes can I hire?
As you prefer: bring your own or hire one. If you fly with your bike you need a bike case: if you don't have one, we ship one of our hard cases to your home. If you hire, your bike is ready at the hotel: good-quality bikes suited to the trip. The model depends on availability and on your measurements, which is why we always ask for your height and measurements: so we can prepare the right bike for you.
Can I join with an e-bike?
Yes, on most trips: the trip page says so. If you fly in, the e-bike has to be hired locally, because airlines do not allow them on board.
What happens if I have to cancel?
Cancellation terms vary from trip to trip and the exact dates are in your contract: if you cancel by those dates you get a partial refund; after that the price is no longer refundable. Flights, insurance policies and bike hire are never refundable.
To travel with peace of mind we recommend cancellation insurance. It is optional and you request it when you confirm the trip. If a certified unforeseen event stops you from leaving, the policy refunds the price in your travel contract, minus the cost of the policy and the excess. Cases, limits and exclusions are those in the policy document, which we can send you whenever you like.
