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Classic Cobbles

Classic Cobbles: The Holleweg and Ruitersstraat

Posted on by Holly
29
Aug

Draw a 3 km radius around this weeks’ feature cobbled sections of the Holleweg and Ruitersstraat, and you’ll see why the Flemish Ardennes are superior to the rest of Flanders… at least as far as bike racing goes. Not only has it got the majority of the typical short and steep Flemish Bergs, but it […]

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Monumental Bergs

Monumental Bergs: The Wolvenberg

Posted on by Holly
06
Feb

This week we’d like to introduce you to the often overlooked climb, The Wolvenberg. Thought it’s at par distance wise with some of the other climbs of the Flemish Ardennes, and ranks highly for it’s maximum gradient; the Wolvenberg’s asphalt surface means it won’t become a decisive climb anytime soon. The Wolvenberg covers 800m of […]

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