Saturday 3 April, 2021

If you have chosen to join us for 2 nights then please make your way to the NH Ghent Belfort in Ghent today. If you arrived yesterday then after a leisurely breakfast, the beautiful town of Ghent is there for you to explore today.

Sunday 4 April – The 2021 Tour of Flanders (Ronde van Vlaanderen)

Today is the day of the Tour of Flanders Professional race. We offer various VIP and hospitality access options today. You can add these when you make your hotel booking. Based on which one you choose, we include transport from Ghent to either the start in Antwerp or to the location of the finish in Oudenaarde.

Below is an overview of all the VIP access and hospitality options.

VIP BREAKFAST “START ” ANTWERP

Enjoy a delicious VIP breakfast in Antwerp and enjoy a front row view of the start of the Tour of Flanders. Watch the cyclists as they prepare for this heroic battle from the comfort of our VIP zone. In the meantime, the riders warm up in the team zone and you can inspect the shiny bicycles and the legs of the race favourites from just a few metres away. You will enjoy a front row view when the riders depart  onto the roads of Flanders after the official shouts “Heeren vertrekt!” (Gentlemen, be on your way!)

PROGRAMME OF THE DAY

• A lavish VIP breakfast buffet
• Welcome provided by your hosts
• VIP breakfast on the at the Hilton hotel
• Access to the team zone and to the VIP zone, which extends to the start stage in Grote Markt
• 1 VIP parking per 2 persons
• Shuttle service
• Free race newspaper

PROGRAMME TIMINGS

08.00am – 10.00am – Start of the VIP breakfast at the Hilton. Continuous access to the team zone and the VIP zone in front of the podium
10.15 am – Unofficial start of the 2021 Ronde van Vlaanderen

Selling price: £125 per person inc. VAT

VIP – BUS ‘START TO FINISH’

PROGRAMME

• Departure with in a VIP-coach at a pre-arranged meeting location
• You will be accompanied by a former pro cyclist
• VIP breakfast at the Hilton in Antwerp
• Welcome by Tour of Flanders hosts
• Access to the team zone where the teams prepare for the race. Within walking distance (Scheldekaaien)
• Access to the VIP start area in front of the start podium. Within walking distance (Grote Markt)
• Experience the unique start of the Tour of Flanders from a first row position
• Champagne and extensive XXL-packed lunch
• Experience the race and view several LIVE passages of the riders along the route
• Excellent viewing of the finish from the VIP grandstands of Flanders Classics Club in Oudenaarde
• Prestigious reception after the race at the Flanders Classics Club after the race finish
• Return transport to the start location

TIMING

07.00am – Meeting and departure from a pre-arranged meeting point
08.00am – 10.00am

• Start of the VIP breakfast at the Hilton
• Continuous access to the team zone and the VIP zone in front of the podium

10.15 am

• Unofficial start of the Ronde van Vlaanderen
• You will see several LIVE passages of the riders at top locations in the hilly area

±16.40 – Finish of the Ronde van Vlaanderen
16.45 – Open Bar and LIVE Music at the Flanders Classics Club in Oudenaarde
18.00 – Return to your start location

Selling price: £500 per person

VIP – 3X OUDE KWAREMONT

You will be in the centre of the race, with a unique view of the cobblestones of Oude Kwaremont.
The Peloton rumbles over Oude Kwaremont three times. This is the hill where only the best can make a difference.  We will once again be setting up a VIP village right on the summit of the Oude Kwaremont. It will be as welcoming as it is exciting. You will have a front row seat, not once, not twice, but three times, as the cyclists pass through and you can witness the blood, sweat and tears on their faces. A live experience you don’t want to miss.

TIMING

• 10:00 VIP Oude Kwaremont area opens
• 10:30 Welcome aperitif followed by buffet and open bar

From 13.00

• Start of live TV broadcast viewing on large screens
• 1 x live passage of the Tour of Flanders Elite Ladies race
• 3 x live passages of the Tour of Flanders Elite Men

±16.40 – Finish of the Ronde van Vlaanderen can be viewed live on large TV screens followed by reception with live music
18.00 – End of programme and shuttle back to parking area

VIP BUS & 3X OUDE KWAREMONT

PROGRAMME

This is a combination of the VIP-Antwerp start + ‘3X Oude Kwaremont’.

• VIP breakfast at the Hilton in Antwerp
• Welcome by Tour of Flanders hostesses
• Access to the team zone where the teams prepare for the race. Within walking distance (Scheldekaaien)
• Access to the VIP start area in front of the start podium. Within walking distance (Grote Markt)
• Experience the unique start of the Tour of Flanders from a first row position
• Free race programme
• VIP – parking access pass

Transfer to Oude Kwaremont in the VIP-bus and then you will enjoy the 3 x Oude Kwaremont VIP package which includes:

• Welcome by Flanders Classics hostesses with Champagne and snacks
• 1 x live passage of the Tour of Flanders Elite Ladies race
• 3 x live passages of the Tour of Flanders Elite Men
• Nice walking lunch buffet and continuous open bar
• Large screens to watch the race live
• Personalised table with seating
• Extensive reception with live music after the race
• Includes shuttle service from Oudenaarde and free race brochure

TIMING

07.00 – Meeting and departure from a pre-arranged location
08.00 – 

• Start of the VIP-breakfast at the Hilton in Antwerp (until 10.00) followed by Access to the team zone where the teams prepare for the race. Within walking distance (Scheldekaaien)
• Access to the VIP start area in front of the start podium. Within walking distance (Grote Markt)
• Experience the unique start of the 101st Tour of Flanders from a first row position followed by transfer to Oude Kwaremont in the VIP-bus and then you will enjoy the 3 x Oude Kwaremont VIP package

13.00

• Start of live TV broadcast viewing on large screens
• 1 x live passage of the Tour of Flanders Elite Ladies race
• 3 x live passages of the Tour of Flanders Elite Men

±16.40 – Finish of the Ronde van Vlaanderen can be viewed live on large TV screens followed by reception with live music
18.00 – End of programme and shuttle back to parking area

Selling price: £600 per person

V I P – A DAY IN AN OFFICIAL TOUR OF FLANDERS CAR – available on request

PROGRAMME OF THE DAY

• Meeting with your driver at a location pre-arranged with you
• You will be accompanied by a former pro cyclist
• VIP breakfast at the Hilton in Antwerp
• Welcome by Tour of Flanders hostes
• Access to the team zone where the teams prepare for the race. Within walking distance (Scheldekaaien)
• Access to the VIP start area in front of the start podium. Within walking distance (Grote Markt)
• Experience the unique start of the Tour of Flanders from a first row position
• Champagne and extensive XXL-packed lunch
• First class race experience in an official Flanders Classics race car
• Prestigious reception after the race at the town hall in Oudenaarde with lots of prominent Belgian cycling personalities in attendance
• Return transport to the start location

PROGRAMME TIMINGS

07.00am – Meeting and departure from a pre-arranged meeting point
08.00am – 10.00am – Start of the VIP breakfast at the Hilton. Continuous access to the team zone and the VIP zone in front of the podium
10.15 am – Unofficial start of the Ronde van Vlaanderen, You will see several LIVE passages of the riders at top locations in the hilly area
± 16.40 – Finish of the Ronde van Vlaanderen.
16.45 – Reception at the town hall in Oudenaarde.
18.00 – Return to your start location

Selling price: £5000 for 3 people 

VIP – RONDE VAN VLAANDERENSTRAAT

A programme full of atmosphere in our beautiful VIP tent at the Hotond. The ultimate race experience!

PROGRAMME OF THE DAY

• Welcome provided by our hostesses, with aperitif and appetisers
• 1x live passage of the Tour of Flanders Elite Women
• 3x live passages of the Tour of Flanders Elite Men
• Deluxe BBQ with fresh salads and non-stop open bar
• Big screens so that you don’t have to miss a single second of the race
• Unique Tour of Flanders race hat for every guest
• Dazzling entertainment
• Shuttle service and free race programme included

PROGRAMME TIMINGS

09:15 – Start of the VIP shuttle service (until 10:45)
10:30 – Reception with aperitif and appetisers followed by deluxe BBQ and non-stop open bar
13:00 – Start of the live TV broadcast, which can be followed on our big screens
1x live passage of the Tour of Flanders Elite Women
3x live passages of the Tour of Flanders Elite Men
±16:40 – Finish of the Tour of Flanders, which can be followed live on our big screens followed by a reception.
18:00 – End of programme

Selling price: £290 per person

VIP – FLANDERS CLASSICS CLUB

PROGRAMME

This is a stylish VIP-formula right next to the finish line in Oudenaarde. Experience the finish of the 102nd edition in style from a front row position.

• Welcome by Flanders Classics hostesses with drinks and snacks
• Continuous walking buffet lunch and open bar
• Race can be followed live on large TV screens
• Live Music
• Finish of the Ronde van Vlaanderen Elite Ladies exclusively from VIP-grand stand seats
• Finish of the Ronde van Vlaanderen Elite Men exclusively from VIP-grand stand seats
• Extensive drinks reception with live music performance after the race finish
• Free race brochure for each guest
• VIP-parking within walking distance

T I M I N G

13.00 – Opening of the Flanders Classics Club, Welcome with aperitif, buffet and open bar, Start of live tv-broadcast on large TV screens
± 13.45 – Arrival of the Ronde van Vlaanderen Elite Ladies
± 16.40 – Arrival of Ronde van Vlaanderen Elite Men + Drinks reception with open bar and live music
18.30 – End of programme

Selling price: £275 per person

VIP – LUNCH STADHUIS (TOWN HALL) OUDENAARDE

PROGRAMME

Welcome by Flanders Classics hostesses and with Champagne and snacks in the beautiful, historic town hall of Oudenaarde

• Four course lunch with exclusive wines served at your table
• TV screens to follow the race live
• Flanders Classics Club at the finish
• Exclusive view of the finish of the Ronde van Vlaanderen Elite Men from the honourary grand stands
• Prestigious reception after the race in the town hall of Oudenaarde, in the presence of the Mayor of Oudenaarde en other prominent guests
• Race brochure for each guest
• VIP-parking within walking distance

TIMING

11.30 – Opening of ‘VIP-Lunch Town Hall’. Welcome with Champagne, followed by a 4 course lunch and open bar
13.00 – Start of live tv-broadcast to be viewed on large TV screens
15.00 – Welcome in the Flanders Classics Club at the finish with open bar en snacks. Exclusive view of the finish from the honorary grandstands
16.40 – Finish of the 101st Ronde van Vlaanderen Elite Men
16.45 – Reception in the town hall of the village of Oudenaarde
18.30 – End of programme

Selling price: £425 per person

Monday 5 April, 2021

Today is departure day so please check out of the hotel.