Spring Classics Spectator Tour

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.

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

Tour of Flanders

Scheldeprijs

Scheldeprijs

Paris-Roubaix

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 Description 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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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 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!

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

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

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Tour of Flanders


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

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

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Scheldeprijs


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

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

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

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Paris-Roubaix


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

Spring Classics


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Dates & Prices

Date Booking Status Availability Price / Per Person Single Supplement
2024
Mar 29 - Apr 8
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USD $5,575
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    Trip Hotels

    Hotel Mercure Lille Marcq Baroeul

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    Van der Valk Hotel Verviers

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    What's Included

    What's Included What's Not Included
    • 11 days/10 nights fully accompanied trip
    • LIVE Race viewing of the Tour of Flanders on the Paterberg
    • LIVE Race viewing of the Finish of the Scheldeprijs Classic
    • VIP Start and Finish Race viewing at Paris Roubaix
    • Visit Maastricht
    • Visit Bruges
    • Visit Aachen
    • Tour of Flanders Museum Visit
    • Roubaix Velodrome pre-race Visit
    • All accommodations
    • All breakfasts
    • All dinners
    • 2 lunches
    • Pick-up & Drop-off at Lille Europe Train Station (direct train from/to Paris CDG Airport)
    • All ground transportation
    • All luggage transfers
    • Services of our experienced guides
    • Thomson Bike Tours T Shirt, Water Bottle and Lanyard
    • Airfare
    • Travel and personal insurance
    • Staff Gratuities
    • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
    What's Included
    • 11 days/10 nights fully accompanied trip
    • LIVE Race viewing of the Tour of Flanders on the Paterberg
    • LIVE Race viewing of the Finish of the Scheldeprijs Classic
    • VIP Start and Finish Race viewing at Paris Roubaix
    • Visit Maastricht
    • Visit Bruges
    • Visit Aachen
    • Tour of Flanders Museum Visit
    • Roubaix Velodrome pre-race Visit
    • All accommodations
    • All breakfasts
    • All dinners
    • 2 lunches
    • Pick-up & Drop-off at Lille Europe Train Station (direct train from/to Paris CDG Airport)
    • All ground transportation
    • All luggage transfers
    • Services of our experienced guides
    • Thomson Bike Tours T Shirt, Water Bottle and Lanyard
    What's Not Included
    • Airfare
    • Travel and personal insurance
    • Staff Gratuities
    • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities

    Travel details - airport departures

    Pick-up/Drop-off Info

    Arrival

    Pickup Location Time

    Lille Europe TGV Train Station (direct trains from downtown Paris or CDG station)

    09:30am

    Departure

    Drop Off Location Time

    Lille Europe TGV Train Station (direct trains from downtown Paris or CDG station)

    08:00am



    Spring Classics Spectator Tour

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