• Destination Roubaix: the signature trip with Van Rysel
  • Destination Roubaix: the signature trip with Van Rysel
  • Destination Roubaix: the signature trip with Van Rysel
  • Destination Roubaix: the signature trip with Van Rysel
  • Destination Roubaix: the signature trip with Van Rysel
  • Destination Roubaix: the signature trip with Van Rysel
  • Destination Roubaix: the signature trip with Van Rysel
  • Destination Roubaix: the signature trip with Van Rysel
  • Destination Roubaix: the signature trip with Van Rysel
  • Destination Roubaix: the signature trip with Van Rysel
  • Destination Roubaix: the signature trip with Van Rysel
  • Destination Roubaix: the signature trip with Van Rysel
  • Destination Roubaix: the signature trip with Van Rysel
  • Destination Roubaix: the signature trip with Van Rysel
Lille / Belgium

Destination Roubaix: the signature trip with Van Rysel

Réf : LYFKGU

In summary

  • Sports
    Road cycling
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    Advance

    Levels

    Road cycling
    Beginner
    For those who enjoy road cycling but ride infrequently. You wish to cover short distances, between 30 and 60 km per day. The routes involve some elevation gain (maximum 500m). You are capable of sustaining moderate effort for about 1 to 2 hours.
    Intermediate
    For regular road cyclists. You wish to ride 50 to 70 km per day. Routes may include steep climbs (up to 800 m) and faster descents, with a moderate total elevation gain. You are in good physical condition and capable of sustaining moderate to vigorous effort for 2 to 3 hours.
    Confirmed
    For those who ride road bikes for part of the year—roughly once a week—and wish to cover 70 to 90 km or more per day. The routes feature significant elevation gain (1,000m), with long climbs and technical descents. You are in good physical condition and capable of sustained effort for 3 to 5 hours or more.
    Advanced
    For those who ride road bikes very regularly and intensively for a large part of the year. You aim to cover 80 to 120 km (or more) per day. The routes feature significant elevation gain (1,500m), with long climbs and technical descents. You are in excellent physical condition and capable of sustaining intense effort for 3 to 5 hours or longer.
    Expert
    For cyclists with excellent fitness who ride long distances on the road once or twice a week. You aim to cover 130 km per day, tackling long, demanding stages. The routes feature challenging climbs and mountain passes, with significant elevation gain (2,000m). You are in peak physical condition and capable of sustaining intense effort for five hours or more while handling varied terrain.
  • Destination
    Lille / Belgium
  • Age
    From 18 - 75 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    46.46 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French

In a few words

Immerse yourself in the heart of Van Rysel's world with a unique premium journey dedicated to road cycling enthusiasts. Exclusively, Van Rysel opens the doors to legendary cycling locations, usually reserved for racers.

The program includes an immersion in the world of classic cycling, featuring legendary sections like the Carrefour de l'Arbre and the Tranchée d'Arenberg. You'll have the opportunity to finish your ride at the famous Roubaix velodrome ( André-Pétrieu) , with a visit to the historic showers and club facilities. To enrich the experience, you'll share a ride with a professional cyclist from the Roubaix club, an athlete at the highest level of their sport.

Your adventure will also take you over the iconic climbs of Flanders, such as the Kemmelberg or the Oude Kwaremont. These routes demand power and endurance, but in return offer unique panoramas and the thrill of riding on roads steeped in history.

This trip is an opportunity to fully experience the passion of cycling in the lands that forged the Van Rysel identity, while enjoying top-of-the-range comfort for optimal recovery.


The highlights

  • Ride the iconic cobbled sectors of Roubaix with a professional cyclist
  • Discover iconic places like the famous showers at the Roubaix velodrome
  • Meet the Van Rysel design studios and see the equipment offered by the brand.
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Sport

Level

Road cycling

Advance

Levels

Road cycling
Beginner
For those who enjoy road cycling but ride infrequently. You wish to cover short distances, between 30 and 60 km per day. The routes involve some elevation gain (maximum 500m). You are capable of sustaining moderate effort for about 1 to 2 hours.
Intermediate
For regular road cyclists. You wish to ride 50 to 70 km per day. Routes may include steep climbs (up to 800 m) and faster descents, with a moderate total elevation gain. You are in good physical condition and capable of sustaining moderate to vigorous effort for 2 to 3 hours.
Confirmed
For those who ride road bikes for part of the year—roughly once a week—and wish to cover 70 to 90 km or more per day. The routes feature significant elevation gain (1,000m), with long climbs and technical descents. You are in good physical condition and capable of sustained effort for 3 to 5 hours or more.
Advanced
For those who ride road bikes very regularly and intensively for a large part of the year. You aim to cover 80 to 120 km (or more) per day. The routes feature significant elevation gain (1,500m), with long climbs and technical descents. You are in excellent physical condition and capable of sustaining intense effort for 3 to 5 hours or longer.
Expert
For cyclists with excellent fitness who ride long distances on the road once or twice a week. You aim to cover 130 km per day, tackling long, demanding stages. The routes feature challenging climbs and mountain passes, with significant elevation gain (2,000m). You are in peak physical condition and capable of sustaining intense effort for five hours or more while handling varied terrain.
For those who ride road bikes very regularly and intensively for a large part of the year. You aim to cover 80 to 120 km (or more) per day. The routes feature significant elevation gain (1,500m), with long climbs and technical descents. You are in excellent physical condition and capable of sustaining intense effort for 3 to 5 hours or longer.

In figures

Road bike

  • Average duration/day: 4h
  • Average distance/day: 114 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 231 m
  • Average daily descent: 229 m
  • Predominant type of terrain : Road

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 5 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor

In addition to a specialist tour guide, a rider from the Van Rysel Roubaix team will accompany you for part of the stay to the famous Roubaix velodrome.

This will be an opportunity to learn from a professional in the field and to share your passion together.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3

  • A first look at Van Rysel and the first laps on the Flanders circuit.

    • Activity Road bike
    • Duration of the activity 4h
    • Distance 110 km
    • Positive elevation gain 72 m
    • Negative elevation 84 m
    • Predominant type of terrain Road
    • Accommodation 4-star hotel
    • Breakfast included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    Participants will be welcomed in the morning at the B'twin Village . A member of the Van Rysel team will provide a guided tour of the facilities and the world of Van Rysel . Lunch will be provided on-site. In the afternoon, participants will familiarize themselves with their bikes and make adjustments before setting off on a loop of approximately 100km towards Valenciennes , via Belgium. The route takes in the legendary climbs of Flanders : Paterberg, Vieux Kwaremont, and Koppenberg. A coffee break in a typical Flemish bar will punctuate this sporting ride. At the end of the day, transfers will take place in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux for dinner and an overnight stay at the Hôtel du Pasino .

    Day 1

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

Access

Departure
4 Rue Professeur Langevin, 59000 Lille
Day 1 : 10h00
End of stay
4 Rue Professeur Langevin, 59000 Lille
Day 3 - 18h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toLille-Flandres
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available
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Price details

The price includes

  1. coaching by a road cycling professional
  2. the steps as indicated in the program
  3. Accommodation in 3* and 4* hotels on days 1 and 2 in a shared double room
  4. Full board from lunch on the first day until lunch on the last day
  5. The complete Van Rysel kit: jersey, bib shorts, socks and glasses
  6. the presence of a rider from the VR Roubaix pro team on day 2
  7. The entrance to the legendary Roubaix velodrome and a visit to the famous showers
  8. track cycling initiation in the new Roubaix velodrome

The price does not include

  1. breakfast on day 1 and dinner on day 3
  2. personal expenses
  3. bike rental if needed

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

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