The iconic Ronde van Vlaanderen, also known as the Tour of Flanders, is the second of the five Monuments of the cycling year and a fan favorite due to its unforgettable battles on the cobblestones. With Team EF Coaching you will have the opportunity to partake in a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Participants will enjoy three days of professional-level course reconnaissance, supported by staff from our EF Pro Cycling team, and join 16,000 other cyclists in a sportive event to ride the famous cobbles. Additionally, guests will receive a VIP experience for the World Tour race, making this an unparalleled adventure with packages starting from $4,950.
Team EF Coaching Pro Race camps run alongside the races of our WorldTour team, EF Education-EasyPost, and as such benefit from all the support you would expect as a pro athlete, whatever your level.
We start each day with a Veloviewer briefing on the route, as well as covering strategy and tips for the different sectors and the race overall.
Our daily training rides on reconnaissance routes curated by the team are structured to deliver the best results from your pre-race training, with pro coaches beside you every pedal stroke to help work on your technique, form and fueling.
Benefit from pre and post-ride treatments and meals, including revitalizing massages to get you in the pro mindset and sports nutrition from Amacx.
You can even rent one or buy of our Cannondale SuperSix team bikes for the full pro setup.
On-hand mechanics, vehicles and soigneurs just like the pros and of course the chance to meet the team at the race.
It all adds up to a sportive and race experience that is simply unobtainable anywhere else.
Immerse yourself in the race day action with our hotel conveniently located near the pro race and sportive finish lines, offering easy access to the cobbled sectors you'll ride each day.
Hotel T Waregem boasts exceptional facilities, including an indoor heated swimming pool, spa with a sauna and steam room, and fitness area. The hotel also features secure bike storage and underground parking, ensuring both convenience and peace of mind.
Indulge in daily buffet breakfasts, lunches, and dinners keep you well-fueled for your rides with a variety of delicious options.
The Ronde van Vlaanderen offers amateur cyclists the possibility of getting as close as possible to a legendary professional race: Ronde van Vlaanderen.
A day before the pros 16.000 cyclists will ride their own Tour of Flanders. Suffering on the steep climbs and cobbled sections, enjoying the picturesque, meandering roads through the Flemish countryside and being propelled by an unparalleled atmosphere. Will you step into the footsteps of 2019 winner, EF Education-EasyPost rider Alberto Bettiol?
There's a choice of 4 different distances: 75km, 144km, 177km or 249km. This year, the longest distance (249km) starts from Bruges and finishes in Oudenaarde. All other distances will start and finish in Oudenaarde. All other distances will start and finish in Oudenaarde.
Find out more about the Ronde Van Vlaanderen Cyclo sportive here - http://www.werideflanders.com
As well as in depth training rides on key sectors of the race and a roadbook that fully prepares you for the sportives, our coaches will prepare a training and nutrition plan for you plus start and finish line support on the day.
The Ronde van Vlaanderen, or Tour of Flanders is one of the two major cobbled classics and one of the five Monuments of cycling, along with Paris-Roubaix, Milan-San Remo, Liège-Bastogne-Liège and Il Lombardia. This race is won only by the hardest of cyclists as it takes in over 30km of cobbled pavé and hilly berg sectors which are as tough to ride as they are spectacular to watch. The atmosphere at this race is incredible, especially thanks to the thousands of Belgian fans lining the toughest parts of the course.
With Team EF Coaching you'll be taken to the best viewing spots to see the race action, have exclusive access to the team and enjoy a Ronde Van Vlaanderen experience you won't forget.
Rider's companions will be able to explore the historic Flanders region and countryside as well as enjoying easy access to the sportive and WorldTour race start and finish. With the hotel close to the railway station you can also easily travel to Bruges, Brussels and Paris, there's plenty to experience in all directions, on and off the bike.
How fit do I need to be?
There's no hard 'minimum standard' of fitness on our Pro Race Camps but you should be fit enough to complete the race event within the time cut-off and to be comfortable on our recon rides we would suggest that being able to sustain 25-30kph on flat terrain in a group is best. On hills or other technical sectors we tend to take them at our own pace and regroup at the end. Our support vehicle is always on hand to help. This is a performance camp where our coaches and support staff are dedicated to helping you get the best result and experience on race day.
Where will I be in the sportive start grid?
The Ronde Van Vlaanderen sportive isn't a 'race' as such and the start grid is open for several hours, we recommend starting as early as possible to avoid crowds on the cobbled climbs as these can get busy enough that you have to get off your bike.
When should I arrive?
Our camps start first thing on day one, ideally you should have your bike and kit ready to go at this point however we understand travel times may not always fit with this. We've included the accommodation for night before in order to make sure you get the most out of the camp.
When do I depart?
As above, we understand logistics may not always work perfectly with timing but we suggest you plan to leave on the Monday after the camp, we will support you with transfers to major airports and stations nearby.
Our experience starts from $4,950 USD per person for solo occupancy of a room and varies depending only on any extras you may have booked. Additional non-riding guests can join for $2,150 USD.
*Booking for main guests on link, additional non-riding guests can be added after booking, other extras can be added after booking.