2020 Tour of Flanders

3rd April - 6th April 2020

Tour of Flanders
Duration: 4 Days 3 Nights
Suitable for: Catering for all levels of cyclist. Non cyclists welcome
Prices from: $3250.00 Single Sup $825.00

This tour has suffered with symptoms of COVID19. We expect it to make a full recovery and we will see you in 2021 in whatever form the new normal becomes.

Secure Your Place

Join Phil Anderson and Ride International Tours for a VIP experience of the 2020 Spring Classic, the Tour of Flanders.

Join Phil at the start of the Flanders Sportive, he will surely be waiting for you at the finish and then spend the evening with tales a plenty about your day and his experiences in the real race on the following day.

You’ll spend the famous race day of the Tour of Flanders on a VIP experience with Phil Anderson as we follow the race in our vehicles, stopping for the Champagne or Belgian beer and a gourmet picnic lunch’s during the race

Phil was based in Belgium for much of his early pro cycling career, and knows the scene well. He was passionate about doing well in these early season Spring Classics races and placed 2nd at the Tour of Flanders twice. He had many podium places in the one day monument races and was always a dominant player.

Our experience allows us to see the races at multiple viewing points en route,

Itinerary

3rd April 2020

Day 1 Pick up and Registration

Today's Ride: 45km easy roll

Welcome to Belgium, The Spring Classics and The Tour of Flanders.

We will meet you at the location of your choice: 9am Brussels Airport – or 11am: Aalst Train Station. We always highly recommend arriving at least one day prior to a tour start.

Once at our Team Hotel, we’ll assist you to build up your bike, or do the final fitting, put your pedals onto your hire bike etc.

After a quick bite of lunch, we’ll ride from our hotel to the Tour of Flanders event area to collect our registrations for the following day.

4th April 2020

Day 2 Sportif

Your Race is in accordance with the distance you selected

Today is the day you’ve been waiting for and dreaming about. Today is all about the Tour of Flanders Sportif.

Like many other European mass participation rides, this event can be started at anytime between 7am – 10am. This flexible start time helps to spread the 16,000 participants out over the course and helps reduces riders pre-ride/race nerves.

We choose a generous start time to allow for our short morning vehicle transfer. Loop rides start and finish in the town of Oudenaarde, over a challenging hilly, cobbled course.

5th April 2020

Day 3 - Tour of Flanders

Tour of Flanders Spectating Extravaganza

Today is our VIP Tour of Flanders experience co-hosted by Australian former pro cyclist Phil Anderson and Pat Fitzpatrick.

Phil is highly regarded and remembered well in Belgium due to his attacking style of racing. Phil focused the early part of each of his racing season for the Spring Classics, where he had great success, winning the Amstel Gold Race, placing 2nd twice at the Tour of Flanders, and more.

Phil will give us a truly unique VIP experience and expert commentary through the day as we navigate a very tricky course to see the race in style while hearing his insights into the way the race is playing out on the day. There may even be the odd ale to keep us going as we approach the finale.

6th April 2020

Day 4, End of Tour

Today's Ride: Nil

7.30am – 8.30am: Relaxed Breakfast

8.30am: For those guests who are not continuing the Spring Classics experience with us we will be leaving the hotel and transferring you to Aalst Train station from where you can continue your onward travels.

Phil and Pat will be heading to Brugge for some relaxed riding before the next big race.

Thank you for traveling with us. We’ll see you on a ride somewhere.

Inclusions:

Cycling Friendly Four Star & occasionally 3 Star Accommodation.
Daily breakfasts
1 dinner
Sports hydration support and fuel
Tour Welcome pack, kit
Local guides for cycling and non-cyclists including former Australian Pro Rider Phil Anderson
Minimum of three guided ride options per day, to suit your preferred distance and amount of climbing
Pro mechanical support on tour
Support vehicle every ride
Web Itinerary, including daily ride maps with non -cycling options
Free download of our GPS Ride Routes
Complimentary return airport – or train station transfers
Daily Bike Spa including Bike Wash, Mechanical check and tune, by a Pro Mechanic
Cyclists Receive Our Premium Quality European Rider Pack including: Jersey, Knicks, Socks, Cycling Cap and Musette Bag
Non-Cyclists Receive a Spectator Pack including Polo Shirt, Socks, Cap and Musette Bag

Exclusions:

Insurance
Visas
Meals other than those specified
Drinks other than those specified
Snacks
Bike Hire- available upon request. Contact our friendly staff at Phil Anderson Cycling for details.
Airfares- available upon request. Contact our friendly staff at Phil Anderson Cycling for details.