Tour of Flanders 2012 Cycling Holiday
(Including the Tour of Flanders Cyclo Event)

30th March to 2nd April 2012

Why not join us and over 100,000 cycling fans at the 2012 Tour of Flanders (or Ronde van Vlaanderen to give this cycling classic it’s Belgian title) for a fantastic weekend of watching the cycling professionals take on one of the finest Cycling Classics, plus take the opportunity to ride the Tour of Flanders route itself in the cyclo sportive the day before the pros do it.

At Sports Tours International we have been operating trips to the Spring Classics since 1990. With more than 20 years experience, that means we know the inside track of each and every race and can get you to the best vantage points to make sure you are right at the heart of the action!

For the Tour of Flanders, we can take you around the back roads of Belgium enabling you to see the race at least 3 or 4 times (traffic permitting!!) at some of the most famous cobbled climbs of the Tour of Flanders route.

In 2012, the Tour of Flanders will have now finish in Oudenaarde, instead of Meerbeke, and the race will also pass over
the climbs of Oude Kwaremont and the Patersberg three times, during the final phase of the RVV, with the final climb 13km before the finish, potentially making this the decisive break. The new route of the Tour of Flanders will make the race a great one for cycling enthusiasts to watch and enjoy, soaking up the unique Belgian cycling atmosphere.

The trip features a 3 nights stop in Ghent with no overnight travelling and the option to bring your bike and ride the 2012 Tour of Flanders Cyclo sportive, which includes all the climbs of the pro race even if you choose the medium length course.

If you want to ride the Sportive on the Saturday, you must select the option at the time of booking. We will be operating two options of taking part in either the 140km or 70km Tour of Flanders cyclo event that follows the latter part of the race route including all the famous climbs.

Coach 1:

• Leeds Queens Hotel (City Square)
• Sheffield Train Station
• Watford Gap Services (M1 Southbound)
• Dover Eastern Docks (Ferry Terminal)

We can collect at other service stations along the above route (Please contact for more details).
We take a mid-afternoon sailing from Dover to Calais, and arrive in Ghent at approximately 20.30hrs, where we spend 3 nights Bed and Breakfast at the central Hotel Ibis in Ghent.

Coach 2:

• Manchester Victoria Train Station
• Knutsford Services (M6 Southbound)
• Keele Services (M6)
• Birmingham International Train Station (N.E.C.)
• Watford Gap Services (M1 Southbound)
• Junction 14 (M1 Coach Way)
• London (Hesperia Victoria Hotel, Bridge Place Near Victoria Train Station)

We can collect at other service stations along the above route (Please contact for more details).
We take a mid-afternoon sailing from Dover to Calais, and arrive in Ghent at approximately 20.30hrs, where we spend 3 nights Bed and Breakfast at the central Hotel Ibis in Ghent.

Saturday 31st March: Tour of Flanders Cyclo
There will be the option of taking part in either the 140km or 70km Tour of Flanders cyclo event that follows the latter part of the race route including all the famous climbs. For those not bringing bikes the day will be at leisure in the city of Ghent.
We will have a Sports Tours International vehicle which will Support as many of you as possible, giving feeds and mechanical back up, but there will be numerous organised feeding stations and mechanical service present.

Sunday 1st April: The Tour of Flanders
We shall take you to the beautiful city of Brugge for the signing on & start of the Tour of Flanders.
Using our expert knowledge of the region we shall see the race at numerous locations, including the famous cobbled climbs of Flanders.

Monday 2nd April:
Return home, taking an afternoon sailing to Dover, with approximate arrival times of- London 16.00hrs, Birmingham 19.00hrs, Manchester 21.00hrs, Leeds 22.00hrs.

Prices: TRIP: 3 Nights in B&B COST: £359 SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: £170 NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT PAYABLE WITH BOOKING – £100 HOW TO BOOK: Click on the green button below. Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 At time of booking we require a non-refundable deposit of £100 per person, plus the full Race Entry Fee, which is non-returnable once booked. The balance of your travel package must be paid, at the latest, 12 weeks before departure to avoid the cancellation of your trip. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Visas are not required to enter France. You need a passport or a National Identity Card (see the website of the Identity and Passport Service (IPS)) to enter France. As a British passport holder or National Identity Card holder you may stay as a visitor for three months. For links to important websites, click here. For details of insurance for the our travel packages, please visit our insurance page. There is additional information about our other Concierge Services on our special web page.

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