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

Experience the best road-side viewing of the Tour of Flanders, Scheldeprijs and the infamous Paris Roubaix!

Live Race Viewing

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

Overview

Details

Next Departure

April 2nd 2021

Price

USD $4,595

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. In addition we’ll meet a pro team, tour the famous Flanders museum and along with the Thomson cycling guests, we will visit the towns where famous races such as Amstel Gold and Liege Bastogne Liege host their annual races. A brilliant 11 days offering the best of Belgium, France and Holland, with the best guide in town!

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

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!

VIP Finish-Line Tribune

Experience the finish of Paris Roubaix and Scheldeprijs from the VIP Tribune. Situated opposite the Finish Lines, the tribunes offer VIP hospitality and unparalleled viewing of the stage finishes.

The famous Roubaix Velodrome

Unparalleled access to the finish of Paris-Roubaix. You'll have access to the VIP Izoard Tribune, then as the race approaches, walk across to 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	Mercure Lille Roubaix Grand Hôtel
02	Visit Bruges	Mercure Lille Roubaix Grand Hôtel
03	LIVE Tour of Flanders Viewing	Mercure Lille Roubaix Grand Hôtel
04	Team Hotel Visit and 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	Spa Day	Van der Valk Hotel Verviers
08	Roubaix Recon, Facts & Velodrome	Mercure Lille Roubaix Grand Hôtel
09	Flanders Museum and Roubaix Grand Fondo	Mercure Lille Roubaix Grand Hôtel
10	LIVE VIEWING Paris-Roubaix	Mercure Lille Roubaix Grand Hôtel
11	Until next time…

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Itinerary Detail

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 Roubaix 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 a chance to explore Lille, 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 its’ 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

This is definitely one of the most do, tick bucket list items for the avid cycling fan! LIVE Race Viewing on the Paterberg! We’ll set up to watch the race on the famous Paterberg, along with the Thomson cycling group. Hoards of fans , flags, cobbles and excitement! Feel the atmosphere grow as the race approaches, enjoy a Belgian beer with sausage & pommes-frites and get ready to witness the locals go crazy if a Belgian powers up the 20% climb near the front. Unforgettable!