Flandrien Challenge - 1 day: Kemmel - Oudenaarde
Spreading the Flandrien Challenge over multiple days is too easy for you? You like to go the distance in epic one day rides? Well then, here's a 319km route tailored to your inner ultra-cyclist. Make sure to be awake and alert, because you often go out and back on the same segment in order not to make this route a +400 km monster. That makes this route even more of a mental game, favoring the true Flandriens. Always look out for the start and finish lines of each segment. Enjoy the suffering!
Start
This route starts in Kemmel, about 10 km outside of Ypres, and ends at the Tour of Flanders Center in Oudenaarde. Both Ypres and Oudenaarde have a railway station with free parking spaces nearby.
During the ride, you'll pass by plenty of bars, restaurants and shops to strengthen your body and mind. In need of inspiration? Looking for good places to stay or bike rental possibilities? Check out our recommendations at Plan your stay.
So you slept well? Loaded them carbs? Had a pre-ride coffee or even a first beer the night before? In other words, you're totally ready for this? Below are the 59 segments you will need to tackle today in order of appearance.
In Flanders Fields
During the First World War, some of the bloodiest battles were fought in this region. One million soldiers died, were injured or went missing. The area known as Flanders Fields acts as an eternal silent witness to these events. The In Flanders Fields spring classic (formerly known as Gent-Wevelgem) pays tribute to the fallen. Race highlights such as the Baneberg and of course the Kemmelberg are also part of your challenge today.
1/59 Lettenberg - km 0
2/59 Scherpenberg - km 4
3/59 Zandberg - km 7
4/59 Gildestraat - km 10
5/59 Schomminkel - km 12
6/59 Baneberg - km 14
7/59 Monteberg - km 19
8/59 Kemmelberg (Belvedère) - km 21
9/59 Kemmelberg (Ossuaire) - km 24
MORE THAN 60KM TO GO UNTIL THE NEXT SEGMENT. HIT THE GAS OR TIME FOR A 4-COURSE DINNER ON THE BIKE? UP TO YOU TO DECIDE!
Flemish Ardennes
You have reached the Flemish Ardennes region. Thanks to races such as the Tour of Flanders, the Omloop het Nieuwsblad, Dwars door Vlaanderen and the E3 Harelbeke, the bergs and cobbles have acquired an almost mythical status. If you pick a few, they are quite doable. But if you string them together like pearls on a necklace, you get a murderous succession of rocky ramps and hard nuts to crack. Ready for this?
10/59 Nokereberg - km 88
11/59 Huisepontweg - km 93
12/59 Doorn - km 96
13/59 Korten Ast - km 101
14/59 Langemunte - km 110
15/59 Paddestraat - km 116
16/59 Lippenhovestraat - km 119
17/59 Kortendries - km 126
18/59 Hostellerie - km 129
19/59 De Vlamme - km 133
20/59 Berendries - km 138
21/59 Elverenberg-Vossenhol - km 140
22/59 De Vesten & De Muur - km 153
23/59 Bosberg - km 156
24/59 Tenbosse - km 176
25/59 Valkenberg - km 179
26/59 Pottenberg - km 184
27/59 Haaghoek - km 189
28/59 Leberg - km 191
29/59 Steenberg - km 195
30/59 Ganzenberg - km 201
31/59 Foreest - km 203
32/59 Steenbeekberg - km 205
33/59 Kaperij - km 208
34/59 Varentberg - km 213
35/59 Jagerij - km 217
36/59 Molenberg - km 220
37/59 Kerkgate - km 223
38/59 Boigneberg - km 228
39/59 Kapelleberg - km 231
40/59 Eikenberg - km 235
41/59 Volkegemberg - km 239
42/59 Wolvenberg - km 240
43/59 Ruitersstraat - km 241
44/59 Achterberg - km 245
45/59 Ladeuze - km 248
46/59 Onderbossenaar - km 252
47/59 Kouterberg - km 255
48/59 Mariaborrestraat-Steenbeekdries - km 260
49/59 Stationsberg - km 262
50/59 Taaienberg - km 264
51/59 Berg Ten Houte - km 267
52/59 Kanarieberg - km 271
53/59 Oude Kruisberg - km 278
54/59 Schapenberg - Scherpenberg - km 282
55/59 Kluisberg - Bergstraat - km 293
56/59 Oude Kwaremont - km 299
57/59 Paterberg - km 304
58/59 Kortekeer - km 309
59/59 Koppenberg - km 313