Author Topic: True Flandrian  (Read 1208 times)

LittleWheelsandBig

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True Flandrian
« on: 27 November, 2023, 10:01:21 pm »
From https://www.cyclinginflanders.cc/flandrien-challenge#!
“Flanders, the heartland of cycling, is calling you for an unbelievable experience. Hit 59 iconic berg & cobble segments, marked on the road and tracked online, in less than 72 hours.

If you succeed, we’ll make you a legend: with your own personalised stone on the wall of fame of the Centre Ronde van Vlaanderen in Oudenaarde.”

This looks quite tempting for an ego-boost. I’ve ridden the Ronde van Vlaanderen sportif and really enjoyed the pave and bergs. I suppose this is the next step up with about 5500m altitude gain in a bit over 400km. Being a permanent, you don’t have to weave your way around the middle-aged blokes also having problems up the steep bits during the Ronde and might even have decent weather.
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sam

Re: True Flandrian
« Reply #1 on: 28 November, 2023, 12:07:33 am »
I guess when they suggest you eat pain for breakfast, they don't mean bread.

cygnet

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Re: True Flandrian
« Reply #2 on: 28 November, 2023, 12:04:57 pm »
I guess when they suggest you eat pain for breakfast, they don't mean bread.
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mattc

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Re: True Flandrian
« Reply #3 on: 07 January, 2024, 03:21:38 pm »
<bump> to help me not lose this. It could be a great ride over 2-4 days, and might make a good basis for a group tour of mixed abilties.

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Pedal Castro

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Re: True Flandrian
« Reply #4 on: 07 January, 2024, 03:45:42 pm »
This looks very interesting, I think their 3 day route looks good, I'd do the 2 Oudenarde days first probably.