Leisure cycling
In Flanders, the opportunities for cycling are endless. The natural landscapes, historic art towns and picturesque spots provide a wonderful backdrop for the recreational cyclist. Our unparalleled cycling culture is in the Flemish genes. Flanders is there for everyone on two wheels.
A cycling holiday
Discover all the beauty Flanders has to offer for cyclists through 9 iconic cycling routes for a cycling holiday in Flanders. Each iconic cycling route connects the most beautiful bits of the Flemish landscape through attractive bike paths and around a central theme. All iconic cycling routes are fully and bidirectionally signposted. Thus, you can choose in which direction you want to cycle, and where you want to start or arrive. Connections to EuroVelo routes have not been forgotten either. Find out all the details about these iconic cycling routes(opens in new window).
A cycling outing
Fancy a cycling outing? Flanders’ Finest Cycle Routes will take you past all the beauty Flanders has to offer. Cycle through surprising landscapes and past unique heritage sites. Dwell on works of art great and small and taste our many gastronomic assets. Get on your bike and breathe in Flanders. Choose your favourite route of the Flanders’ Finest Cycle Routes(opens in new window).
Bicycle touring
Flanders is the cradle of bicycle racing. Cycling culture is in the Flemish DNA, cycling heritage in our hearts. Flanders breathes bicycle racing. Discover impressive routes, challenging bucket lists and tips for planning your stay. Learn more about cycling in Flanders(opens in new window).
Looking for the ultimate challenge? Then you can take on the Flandrien Challenge(opens in new window). Conquer 59 iconic segments across Flanders and become a living legend. At least, if you can do so in less than 72 hours.
Would you like to discover the nature of Flanders by mountain bike? Discover the various mountain bike routes throughout Flanders (in Dutch)(opens in new window).
Are you an organiser of a (field) tour? Then you can easily submit an application through Sport Vlaanderen’s E-tool (in Dutch)(opens in new window).
Sport events
To encourage sport cycling in Flanders, Sport Vlaanderen provides financial support for sport events under certain conditions.