Racing in Flanders will change your attitude about racing and enable you to reach a higher level. Races are always demanding and often go through small towns, cornfields, narrow cobbled roads and over small cols. These races have created champions and you return a better bike racer.
Juniors / U23
vertexcycling.com/european_racing_trips
Tim Redus trip’s are for juniors age 15-18 and for U23s. Vertex offers the perfect balance between experiencing the kermesse racing culture, training rides over some of the most iconic roads of Flanders, and visiting historic sites.
Elites
www.thechainstay.com
The Chain Stay is a fully equipped guesthouse in the heart of the Flemish Ardennes, in Oudenaarde. Operated by former pro Gregg Germer and his wife Holly, The Chain Stay is set up for cyclists and cycling enthusiasts. The large majority their guests are racing cyclists aged 18-30, though they do welcome masters level racers and tourists.
Masters
immersioncycling.com
For master cyclist looking for the fully supported Belgium race experience. Riders will race in age groups races in east and west Flanders, ride the famed cobbles climbs of Flanders, stay in a comfortable Belgium home and be treated to chef prepared meals.
The Chain Stay also has a very good Q & A page
www.thechainstay.com/bicycle-racing-in-belgium-guide-help
Rick Adams