I’ve watched the Tour of Flanders for years — the cobbles, the chaos, the climbs. This year, I decided to stop watching and start riding.
This is the story of my weekend in Belgium. Two weeks of prep, one brutal 100-mile sportive, and one unforgettable day watching the pros battle it out on the same roads I’d just suffered on.
It wasn’t easy. But it was everything I hoped for.
This film is a personal look at what riding the Ronde as an amateur is like – from training on Yorkshire cobbles to standing on the Koppenberg surrounded by hundreds of fans.
If you’re a cycling fan, this one’s for you.
If you’re into:
– Cycling documentaries
– Sportive ride experiences
– Belgian Classics
– Cobbled climb sufferfests
– Or just beautiful cinematic cycling films…
This one’s for you.
➡️ Shot in and around Oudenaarde, Koppenberg, and the heart of the Ronde van Vlaanderen
🎥 Filmed on Panasonic G80 + GoPro + Insta360 X3
💬 Let me know in the comments if you’ve ridden Flanders or want to one day!
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This is one of the best videos I have watched in your channel over the last few years. Amazing production quality and story telling. Chapeau on the ride. Fladers indeed looks like a pilgrimage.