And it's over again ....

This year's edition is over. We were not only very lucky regarding the weather, but also when it comes to failures. We did not even have one flat tire ! The only real problem we've encountered was with some of the poles at the end and the beginning of bicycle paths. Some of them were not placed wide enough to let a trike pass without trouble, as you can see on the picture below.


A selection of pictures of this year's tour can be seen here

Latest news

Although the search for camping locations were more difficult than last year, all locations have been found and are now reserved. One worry less !

These last days we have biked the last of the routes, checking them in the mean time. When planning the routes, we tried to keep them as bicycle-friendly as possible, meaning that for this years edition we have to bike less on busy National roads.

There are still some places available, so if you want to ride with us, send your application to : flanderstour@gmail.com

Wouter somewhere in a Flanders field ....

Edition 2009

This year the Flanderstour will take place in the Western region. The tour will start and end in Geluveld. The 2 first nights will be spend in Zarren, the last 2 nights in Lichtervelde.
The first cultural stop this year will be Flanders Fields in Ypres.
An other cultural stop will be in Bruges, where we will visit the Friet museum.

Registrations are open ! Contact us at : flanderstour@gmail.com

Wouter on his rowing bike during survey

History

We organised our first (recumbent)cyclingtour in 2006, under the name of Ecotour. But since the Ecoutour is annually organised in an other country, we chose to change the name in 2007 into Flanders Tour. We picked this name because our tours take place in the Flanders. Another reason for picking this English name is that we're trying to make every tour an international one. In the last 3 editions we had 4 different nationalities participating. Flanders Tour is more than just a bicycle trip. Everyday, we make a cultural or a sportive stop. In last editions, we visisted the Duvel's brewery, the Diamond museum, the bare-feet-trail, the Skull museum, etc. Every time we try to offer a varied program to fullfill everyones needs.

Practical

• We spend the nights in tents.
• Your tent will be transported for you, all the rest needs to be transported by yourself with your bike.
• In the morning, a breakfast buffet is offered. It is from this bufet that you'll compose your own lunch.
• In the late afternoon/early evening, a dinner is prepared for you by the organisation.
• Participation is € 175,00 for adults, € 85,00 for children between 6 and 12 years of age and is free for children under the age of 6.

FAQ's

Here you can find answers to most questions :

Can I already register ?
No, not right now. The date that registration is open, will be announced on the website.

I cannot participate for a whole week, can I ride along for just a couple of days ?
No, people who take the whole tour, have priority. If however at the end of the registration period places still are available, the organisation might consider this possibility.

Do I need to transport my own luggage ?
Yes, you do. Only the tent you sleep in will be transported for you, all the rest must be taken with you by bike.

Contact

If you still want more information than is offered right now, if you have a suggestion, etc., you can always contact us by mail : flanderstour@gmail.com