Cycling In Belgium - Blog For Outdoor Enthusiasts

If you are looking for a relaxing and hassle-free cycling holiday destination then Belgium could prove the perfect place for your adventure. Belgium is a relatively flat country, which means that there are no difficult gradients to destroy your equilibrium, and there are over 1,200 miles of off-road trails to explore. Several Greenways also criss cross the country, connecting regions together. Flemish and Walloon regional administrations are constantly improving these excellent routes and considering cyclists in their traffic planning. Many of the car-free trails are well-paved and gentle, so anyone can enjoy them on two wheels. It is easy to find GPS guided routes for independently touring tourists, or you could join a cycle tour to meet new people and have some company on your travels.

Belgium is very much geared up for cyclists. Cycling is a popular national pastime and almost 90% of Flemish households have at least one bicycle. This means that all road users are used to sharing the roads with cyclists and drivers generally treat cyclists with courtesy and respect. Road racing is a popular pursuit in the country. You will also, due to the ease in cycling terrain, so more recumbent bikes than you would expect to see elsewhere. Even those roads that are not equipped with cycle lanes are generally relatively safe to cycle on. If you do decide to visit some of Belgium’s fine, historic towns and cities then you will find bike parking spots, easy to find, and signposted. Even the bus routes into cities have been designed so that cyclists have a more comfortable journey, and you wont be worrying about standing traffic.

Cycling the French countryside: embarking on your tripAfter your flight, it should take you around five hours to reach your final destination, where you can start your adventure. You can Choose to go individual or travel with a larger group.

If you are a novice, you can take a guided tour or embark on your own. You could even want to take a short trip through the French countryside, or even around the whole of Belgium.

But you will need to be prepared to camp or stay in a caravan or camper van, as you will not have any amenities when you arrive. Make sure you have a list of all the meals you would like to have, along with the ingredients, as this should be self-explanatory. Be sure to decide on how long you will be staying in each place, as you will have to be preparing delicacies in preparing the dishes you have packed for your family and friends.

Once you have a good understanding of the French countryside, you will be able to pack the bike in the trunk of your car and drive to your final destination. Belgian villages and towns are ideal for cycling as they are usually less crowded and have a good network of easily accessible hostels. Flanders is a great place for a family cycling adventure, as the routes take you past beautiful sees, such as the Ecrins National Park, which is great for bird-watching andalgae-watchers. The last part of the route is the most enjoyable: The Scheldt River Valley, where the route meets the Atlantic Ocean.

Flemish cuisine on the cycling trip: experiencing all the local dishes

When cycling in Belgium, you will experience beautiful Flemish cuisine on the streets of the historically-rich regions. When you are done with your meals and want to have a taste of the local wine, there are several opportunities. Two of the best examples are Vanissewille and Breda. Enter the city of Brugge and experience the French-Flemish food. Visit the Vanissewille boutique hotel and the Boveniere hospitizal, where you will find many local dishes and, of course, great wine. Brugge Castle is not just a place of history and charm, but also of artistic endeavor. Here you can see painters, carved-alpine traps, and the Vanissewille Manor, which is always fun to visit. Also do visit the Ringwmuts Vineyards near Monastery Rie Trouvell. It is a must-stop stop for those who want to become more involved with Flemish culture.