Spring Classics Spectator Tour

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Spring Classics Spectator Tour

Spring brings new life and new adventures! A unique Classics experience for cycling fans

Prestigious monuments of cycling in Belgium and France. An action packed 11 days, seeing 3 races live, visiting spectacular areas, travelling alongside our cycling trip, with your dedicated spectator/non rider guide.

Live Race Viewing

Tour of Flanders
Live Viewing on the Oude Kwaremont
Scheldeprijs
VIP Finish-Line Gold Tribune in Schoten
Paris-Roubaix
VIP Departure Village in Roubaix and VIP Finish-Line Tribune in Roubaix

Overview

Details

Next Departure

March 29th 2024

From

USD $5,575

Duration

11 days / 10 nights

Overview

Experience the excitement of the Spring Classics with LIVE race viewing of the key moments of the Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix and the Scheldeprijs. Along with the Thomson cycling guests, we will experience these famous Classics and get right amongst the atmosphere, which is mind blowing! On non race days, as they cycle, we’ll hang out at the Roubaix Velodrome, tour the famous Flanders museum, visit the cities of Lille in France, Bruges in Belgium, Maastricht in Holland and Aachen in Germany ! A brilliant 11 days for Spectators offering the best up close race experiences plus all that Belgium, France, Holland & Germany have to offer!

Live Race Viewing

Tour of Flanders

Scheldeprijs

Paris-Roubaix

Exclusive VIP Access

You won’t get closer to the races unless you join a World Tour team

LIVE Flanders View on Oude Kwaremont

Live like a local as we pitch camp on the Oude Kwaremont at the fan village. With access to food, drink and live screens, it's an unbeatable day!

VIP Finish-Line Tribune Schelderprijs

Experience the finish of Scheldeprijs from the VIP Tribune. Situated 200m from the Finish Line, the tribune offers VIP hospitality, a 4 course gourmet meal and unparalleled viewing of the men's and women's stage finishes.

Insider Access

Meet the riders and Tour celebrities in the Departure Village before the start of Paris-Roubaix. Mix and mingle in the team area with Team Paddock access — a Spectator favorite!

The famous Roubaix Velodrome

Unparalleled access to the finish of Paris-Roubaix. You'll have access to the VIP area in the middle of the Velodrome! Snacks, beer and champagne and as the race approaches, you can see the Finish Line for a unique viewing experience.

A Passionate Team

Our passionate and knowledgable Spectator team are dedicated to providing you with a truly exceptional time at major Pro Tour bike races. The infectious personality of our team add an extra dimension to an unrivalled VIP experience. Simply the most fun you can have at a bike race.

Itinerary

Day	Headline	Hotel
01	Welcome to the Classics	Hotel Mercure Lille Marcq Baroeul
02	Visit Bruges	Hotel Mercure Lille Marcq Baroeul
03	LIVE Tour of Flanders Viewing	Hotel Mercure Lille Marcq Baroeul
04	Into The Ardennes	Van der Valk Hotel Verviers
05	Into Holland	Van der Valk Hotel Verviers
06	LIVE VIEWING Scheldeprijs	Van der Valk Hotel Verviers
07	Into Germany	Van der Valk Hotel Verviers
08	Roubaix Velodrome Recon	Hotel Mercure Lille Marcq Baroeul
09	Flanders Museum and Roubaix Grand Fondo	Hotel Mercure Lille Marcq Baroeul
10	LIVE VIEWING Paris-Roubaix	Hotel Mercure Lille Marcq Baroeul
11	Until next time…

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Day 1

Welcome to the Classics

Your guide Jacinta will meet you at Lille Europe Train Station and we’ll head to our Hotel in Lille by private transfer. A welcome lunch will give you the chance to meet your fellow cycling fans and we’ll run through the plans for the next exciting 10 days. After lunch you will have free time to explore Lille, as the tram leaves from outside the Hotel. Founded in the 11th century and influenced by several cultures over the centuries before at last becoming French. See the evidence the Flemish, Burgundian and Spanish left on the city in Lille’s varied architectural styles, including the old city, the Grand Palace, the Town Hall and belfry and the Fine Arts Museum.

Day 2

Visit Bruges

Today we head into Belgium to visit its most stunning city – Bruges. This is Belgium’s most perfectly preserved medieval town, and it’s jaw-dropping, beautiful architecture attracts more than two million visitors a year. With its wealth of interesting old buildings and canals, Bruges still retains a distinct medieval air. Take a walk through the narrow streets or a boat trip on the canal and fall under its spell, charmed by the atmosphere of what many consider the most delightful city of Flanders.

Day 3

LIVE Tour of Flanders Viewing

Today will be an epic day as you get to experience the Tour of Flanders! We’ll head over to the course early morning, before the roads close. The race brings to area to a halt with its thousands of fans waving their flags, lining many of the tiny farm roads and cobbled sections, waiting in anticipation for the riders! We will head to the fan zone on Oude Kwaremont, a walk of approximately 1.5km along the route, joining hordes of fans in an unbelievable atmosphere! Bars, local food, music, flags, excitement, we will get our spot for the viewing. In the race build up you can even stroll to the Paterberg to see the famous climb, before heading back to our spot. The women’s race tackles this section once, with the men’s passing three times! A real locals day out!