3 Countries Cycle Challenge Open Challenge
This challenge is a fantastic experience, joining three of Europe’s most historic cities, while cycling through some of the most picturesque countryside in Europe, Our journey takes us from England through the Flemish Region of France and Belgium and Holland where nearly 85 percent of the population own at least one bicycle, your sure to receive a warm welcome.
This fully supported challenge allows you to enjoy some of the best cycling in Europe.
Day 1: Dunkerque to Bruges.
We start our challenge meeting at the Dover ferry terminal where you will be met and welcomed by the Adventurous Ewe trip leaders, On arrival in Dunkerque we set off via cycle paths along the Coastal roads of France over the border to Belgium where we stop for lunch in the Belgiun resort of Neiwport. After a superb lunch we set off for our first nights stop in the beautiful city of Bruges. After dinner we have the opportunity to explore one of Europe’s best preserved medieval cities and sample the famous beers and chocolates that Belgium is famed for.
Day 2: Bruges to Ypres.
After a hearty breakfast we say goodbye to the beautiful city of Bruges and hit the road once more heading for the border of Holland our third country! Where we have a brief stop in the delightful Dutch town of Sluisse for coffee and cake. We then set off via cycle path to our next destination the historic fortified town of Ypres famous for its battle fields. After dinner we can witness the Last Post, at the historical and famous Menin Gate.
Day 3: Ypres to Dunqerque.
After first going through the town of Popperinge famous for its Hop fields and local beers the group cycle to what will be the only significant climb of the trip to the town of Cassel where the views at the top make it worth the climb and a well-deserved early lunch. After lunch we begin the final leg of our journey back to Dunquerk where our ferry awaits.
Cycling Information
Support vehicles are with the group all of the time. All luggage and spares will be carried in them. The cycling is mainly undulating over rolling country, Distances are fairly long, averaging approx 65 miles per day.
Dates 2012: 05-07 October
Trip Cost: £425.00
Please get intouch with us via the contacts page or send us an email at info@adventurousewe.co.uk if you would like information on this trip.
