Sports Tours International has announced the Cobbles and Ardennes Classics Tour, running April 5–29, 2019. This four-week itinerary spans three countries and showcases some of Europe’s most iconic cycling races and events, designed for enthusiastic cyclists and fans of professional road racing.
The tour begins in Ghent, Belgium. Participants will ride with former professional Johan Museeuw, visit a Belgian brewery, explore the Tour of Flanders Museum, and take part in the Tour of Flanders CycloSportive. The schedule also includes attending the start of the 2019 Scheldeprijs, offering close-up race atmosphere and VIP viewing opportunities.
From Belgium the tour moves into northern France, where riders tackle famed cobblestone sections that lead into the Forest of Arenberg. Travelers can take part in the Paris–Roubaix Challenge and watch the Paris–Roubaix professional race, experiencing the unique challenges and history of this legendary monument.
After Paris–Roubaix the itinerary returns to Belgium, visiting Leuven and Liège, before continuing to Maastricht in the Netherlands. Along this route guests will witness the finish of the 2019 Brabantse Pijl, ride in the 2019 Amstel Gold Race sportive, spectate the 2019 La Flèche Wallonne, and join the Liège–Bastogne–Liège sportive challenge. These events cover the technical climbs and punchy terrain that define the Ardennes spring classics.
The package includes 24 nights of accommodation, daily breakfasts, all transportation and transfers within the tour, VIP viewing tickets at selected race venues, bike transfers, professional guide services, sightseeing and additional tour support. The program is structured to blend riding days, race spectating and cultural experiences across Belgium, France and the Netherlands.
Pricing for the Cobbles and Ardennes Classics Tour starts at £3,500 per person, and the organizer provides detailed itineraries and support to help riders prepare for the mixed surfaces and varying distances encountered throughout the four-week program.