Liege-Bastogne-Liege VIP and hospitality

2018 Liege-Bastogne-Liege VIP and hospitality

Sunday 22 April 2018

Duration: 1 days Distance: 260km

VIP hospitality at the start and/or the finish of the 2018 Liege Bastogne Liege with or without a hotel stay in the centre of Liege. If you book both start and finish hospitality with our hotel then transport is included. Liege-Bastogne-Liege is the oldest of cycling’s classics. First run in 1892, Liege Bastogne Liege, or LBL as it is also called, takes you through the hilliest parts of Belgium, along routes typical of the Ardennes.

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DETAILS
Liege Bastogne Liege is nicknamed ‘La Doyenne’ as it is the oldest race out of the classics which is still taking place today. Don’t be fooled and think that Belgium is flat. This race takes in plenty of steep, hilly sections and makes for some dramatic racing.

Liège offers a wealth of tourist, cultural and commercial attractions all year round. With a great selection of museums, shows, exhibitions, concerts and gastronomic delights. Liege to us though is best known for its cycling heritage.

Liege Bastogne Liege hospitality areas

We are pleased to offer exclusive access to the start of the 2018 Liege Bastogne Liege in Liege to enjoy the event from the comfort of the hospitality area.

The “Depart” in Liège

Your day starts at 08.15 at the VIP lounge near to the start on the Place St Lambert in Liege. Our hotel, the 4 star Ramada Plaza in Liege is located at just a short walk away, making it a very convenient place to stay for your weekend in Liege.

You will have breakfast at the VIP lounge followed by exclusive access to the signing in protocol and the team paddock areas where you will see the riders of the 2018 Liege Bastogne Liege get ready for the event. You will also see the fictive start of the race and the Start Village will finish at 10.30.

Price – £219 per person (no transport or hotel included)

The Finish of the 2018 Liege Bastogne Liege in Ans

After the Roche-aux-Faucons (1.3km at 11%) 20 kilometres remain before the finish. On the outskirts of Liege, the business end of the race will start as the race tackles the difficult Côte de Saint-Nicolas (1.2km at 8.6%) followed by the short Côte de la Rue Naniot (600 metres at 10.5%), before the seemingly interminable haul to the finish at Ans.

The VIP coach at the finish line in Ans

The village of Ans is just outside Liege. The VIP area in Ans opens at 14.30 and you will be welcomed on arrival. Whilst you watch the race on live on TV screens you can help yourself to hors d’oeuvres and you can make use of the open bar which serves soft drinks, Champagne, beer and wine. You will watch the finish of the 2018 Liege Bastogne Liege and after witnessing the podium ceremony your day ends at 17.45.

Price – £289 per person (no transport or hotel included)

Full day VIP experience

For a full day at Liege Bastogne Liege we offer you the opportunity to book the Start and Finish hospitality experience together with a LIVE race viewing point in between (not hospitality). Booking at least 1 night at our hotel in Liege, the 4 star Ramada Plaza is required if you would like to make use of our transport.

Price – £509 per person (transport included if booked with hotel through us)

The Ramada Plaza in Liege

The hotel is a beautifully converted 17th Century convent located in the historic city centre on the banks of the river La Meuse. This centrally located, 4-star hotel is less than a 15 minutes walk from the central station and shopping area. There is FREE WiFi internet access for all guests. The hotel is located a mile away from the start of the 2018 Liege Bastogne Liege.

Hotel prices:

3 nights – Friday to Monday on bed and breakfast basis

£279 based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room
£219 supplement for the sole occupancy of a single room

2 nights – Saturday to Monday on bed and breakfast basis

£179 based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room
£149 supplement for the sole occupancy of a single room

1 night – Saturday night on bed and breakfast basis

£89 based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room
£69 supplement for the sole occupancy of a single room

Also available:
- Travel insurance – please visit our insurance page
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Watch the pros:

Four days after winning his fifth Flèche wallonne, Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) dominated Liège-Bastogne-Liège for the fourth time in his career Sunday, equalling Moreno Argentin’s tally, only one shy of Eddy Merckx’s record. El Imbatido, once again winner ahead of Dan Martin, couldn’t contain his emotions on a day that began with a tribute to the late Michele Scarponi. For Valverde, this a third double Flèche-Liège after 2006 and 2015.

Previous LBL winners include Bernard Hinault, who pulled off a memorable solo breakaway in 1980, won amidst blizzard conditions; Eddy Merckx, having managed five victories in a seven year span from 1969 to 1975, including three in a row; Moreno Argentin, Italy’s maestro, with four wins between 1985 and 1991. Others include cycling legends such as Ferdi Kubler, Josef Fuchs, Sean Kelly, Rolf Sorensen, Adri Van der Poel, Jacques Anquetil, Laurent Jalabert, Alexandre Vinokourov and Alejandro Valverde.

Liege Bastogne Liege cycling weekend and Ardennes cycling classics tour

If you are a cyclist and you would like to ride and watch the Amstel Gold Race in Holland before watching the Fleche Wallone and finally riding and watching the Liege Bastogne Liege then our longer tour takes in all of the 3 Ardennes Cycling classics events and includes – More information

Alternatively we offer a weekend which takes in the Liege Bastogne amateur Challenge on the Saturday before watching the Pros on the Sunday – More information

TESTIMONIALS

"Like clockwork"

We had a great time - the trip was really well organised and went like clockwork! The overseas staff were great, friendly, but not intrusive.

Fay - April 26, 2017

"2016 Liege Bastogne Liege"

It is some 14 years since I last went on one of your tours which at that time was with Graham Baxter. I have just returned from this weekend’s Liege-Bastogne-Liege trip and I wish to tell you how much my colleague and I enjoyed the experience. This enjoyment, (not blighted in any way by the effort of having to cycle!) was in large part due to your staff. The team of Roy, Dave and driver Simon were excellent. They were very competent and friendly and went the `extra mile` to ensure that the weekend was a success.
Two very satisfied customers thanks to them and the organisation behind them.
Best wishes,
Bob

Bob - April 27, 2016
ITINERARY
Full day hospitality itinerary

Please note that transport with the full day hospitality programme will only be included if you book at least 1 night’s hotel accommodation at our hotel. If you book just either Start or Finish hospitality tickets, no transport is included.

Friday April 20 or Saturday April 21 – Arrival day

You will spend the next 1, 2 or 3 nights on bed and breakfast basis at the centrally located hotel in Liege namely the Ramada Plaza Liege. The rooms are nice and spacious.

Sunday April 22 – 2018 Liege Bastogne Liege

Our location at the hotel Ramada in Liege is ideal for accessing the start area.

Below you will find a short itinerary of today’s schedule if you have booked the full day hospitality itinerary:
- Registration and start area: Place Saint-Lambert, Liege at 15 minutes walking distance from the Ramada Hotel
- Hospitality lounge opens – 08.15
- Rider’s signing on: From 08.55 until 10.05
- Final call at 10.10
- ‘Départ fictif’ at 10.15, place Saint-Lambert
- Official start at 10.30, after a 7,3 km procession from the start and registration area
- Closing of start hospitality area at 10.30
After watching the start we will take you to a vantage point en-route. We will go to one of the uphill sections before “La Redoute”. Either the Côte de Wanne, Côte de la Haute Levée, Col du Rosier or Col du Maquisard. No need to worry about lunch as we will bring it with us. The finish of the 2018 Liege Bastogne Liege is in Ans again which is only 5km from the hotel.
- Opening of finish hospitality area: 14.30
- Arrival of the caravan: 16.00
- First rider arrival: 16.30
- Podium ceremony: 17.00
- Last rider arrival: 17.15
- Closure of finish hospitality area: 17.45
After enjoying finish hospitality, we will take you the short distance back to the hotel if you have booked the Saturday night at the hotel.

Monday April 23 – Departure day

Please check out of the hotel after breakfast.
HOTELS & PRICING
Ramada Plaza Liege

The hotel is a beautifully converted 17th Century convent located in the historic city centre on the banks of the river La Meuse. This centrally located, 4-star hotel is less ...
Liege-Bastogne-Liege VIP and hospitality Hotels
Ramada Plaza Liege

The hotel is a beautifully converted 17th Century convent located in the historic city centre on the banks of the river La Meuse. This centrally located, 4-star hotel is less than a 15 minutes walk from the central station and shopping area. There is FREE WiFi internet access for all guests and bikes are allowed to be kept in your room as the rooms are spacious.

The hotel is located a mile away from the start and finish of all sportive distances of the 2019 Liege Bastogne Liege Challenge as well as from the start of the 2019 Liege Bastogne Liege pro race. Motorways are accessible within a short distance and there is on-site parking for guests.

Liège offers a wealth of tourist, cultural and commercial attractions all year round. With a great selection of museums, shows, exhibitions, concerts and gastronomic delights.

Hotel Price

Hotel facilities

Coffee and tea making facilities in the room

Secure bike storage

Daily breakfasts

Lounge Bar, sunny outdoor terrace & gardens

Restaurant & bar menu served throughout the day

24 hour room service

Fitness centre

Free on-site car parking available on request directly with the hotel

Dry cleaning and laundry facilities available on request directly with the hotel

FREE Wi-Fi internet throughout the hotel
IMPORTANT INFO

How to Book

Click on the Book Now at the top of the page. At time of booking we require a non-refundable deposit per person plus any applicable entry fee. The balance of your travel package must be paid, at the latest, 12 weeks before departure to avoid the cancellation of your trip. Please look here for our full booking conditions

Single travellers and twin to share

We welcome single travellers on our tours and holidays as it is a great way to join a like-minded group of people and you will make lots of new friends. If you would like to join our group as a single traveller we can offer you two options. A single room or if you want to avoid the single supplement then you can make use of our ‘twin to share’ option. We will pair you up with another traveller (of the same sex) and you can enjoy the event without having to pay extra.

General, visa, passport and health information

For passport and visa information, please check the relevant section on this page.General Travel and health Information for your destination is available on the FCO website. Please note that this information relates to UK passport holders only and that other nationalities should refer to their own authorities for this information.

Travel Insurance

For details of specialist sports travel insurance for our travel packages, please visit our insurance page. You must ensure that your travel insurance policy covers you to participate in cycling events if you will be doing so. There is additional information about our other Concierge Services on our special web page.
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Previous Question

Q. I am a single traveller, is this trip for me?

A.
Every year we find lots of people decide to travel to Liege-Bastogne-Liege on their own. If you are a single traveller and want to join our group or want to take part in this great event, use our 'twin to share' option. We will pair you up with another person so you don't have to pay the sole occupancy supplement.

Q. Can I bring friends or family if they're not riding?

A.
Friends and family are more than welcome to join you on this trip. If they're not riding the challenge on Saturday, they can either head out onto the course in our support vehicle, or spend the day exploring Liege.

Q. Do I need a medical certificate?

A.
No, you don't need a medical certificate for the Liege-Bastogne-Liege challenge.

Q. Can I change the distance I'm riding?

A.
Your challenge entry allows you to drop down to a shorter distance. As all three distances set off from the same point, you can change your mind up to the very last minute, depending on how you feel on the day.

Q. How do I enter the Liege-Bastogne-Liege challenge?

A.
Simply select the distance you want to ride when you book your trip. We will collect your race number and pack, and bring them to your hotel.

Q. Is bike hire available?

A.
Yes. You can add a rental bike when you book, or contact us directly to add bike hire to your booking.

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