Belgian Bike Tour through Flanders' Riverland

The tour is 6 days long with 4 days of cycling.

This is an easy, family-friendly cycling tour through the flat landscapes of Flanders. The route follows rivers, former towpaths, quiet country lanes and well-maintained cycle paths, with very little elevation. Expect mostly flat terrain, with some cobbled streets and occasional busier roads near the cities. The gentle routes and manageable distances make this a great choice for families and relaxed cyclists.

You will find your rental bikes waiting for you at your first hotel. The hotel reception staff will give you the keys for your bikes and direct you to the bicycle shed.

All bikes are provided with chain locks. If a bike gets stolen and your insurance does not cover this event, you will have to pay the costs yourself.  Bike insurance is possible as an optional extra.

One pannier is included for standard bikes and the e-bikes.  

Make sure you always have your rain gear with you. Moreover, pack dry clothes in your water-proof pannier bags. That way you can change into dry clothes upon arrival at your hotel even if your luggage has not yet been delivered.

Yes, luggage transport from hotel to hotel is always included. It is 1 piece (max 20kg) per person. If you wish to bring additional luggage, please inform us well in advance when making your booking request (the cost is €5 per piece/per day of service for tours in the Netherlands and in Belgium).

You must leave your luggage at reception before 9:00 a.m. If you are late, we cannot guarantee that your luggage will be transported to the next location, and you will need to arrange this yourself. Your luggage will be delivered to the hotel before 5:00pm.

From 1 February 2021, a SGR contribution of € 5 per person will be charged for every booking, with the exception of children younger than two years.

SGR is the most recognized and recognized quality mark for travelers. They are the largest guarantee fund in the Netherlands. If an affiliated travel organization gets into financial difficulties before departure, you will be refunded the prepaid travel money. If you are already on a trip, the guarantee fund can ensure that you can complete the cycling trip. Your stay will then still be paid from the fund.

This fee is automatically added to your booking.

This is an additional fee by the Tour Operator which they charge during peak season.

Helmet
Helmets are not mandatory but can be rented for €15,- per helmet.
Available sizes: Adult: 54-61cm, Child: 50-55cm.

Bell, Lights & Lock
All rental bikes come with a bell and both front- and rear lights. You need to push the button on the lamp and it will flash three times. This means that the lights will automatically start working when it gets dark.  When you push again, the lamp will flash one time and the lights will be turned off.

Bikes come with a defender lock with plug in chain (cable lock that is attached to the regular lock).

Pannier
One pannier is included with all bikes.

Height: 42 cm
Depth front to the side: 17 cm
Wide top: 32 cm
Wide down: 23 cm
Volume: 20 liters
It has an easy click-on/click-off system. The panniers are water resistant, so everything will stay dry.

Pedals
The rental bikes come with regular pedals, so no click-in/SPD pedals.

Quick release
All bikes come with a quick release system, which makes it very easy to adjust the height of the saddle and the handle bars.

Repair kit
There is one small puncture kit included, which can be found in the pannier.

Saddle/Seat
Saddles can be adjusted in height without using any tools, see ‘Quick Release’. Saddles don’t come with a gel cover.

Water bottles
Water bottles are not provided and bottle holders on bikes cannot be guaranteed. You will always receive 1x pannier, so you can store your water bottle in your pannier.

Printed maps and route descriptions are included and will be delivered to the first hotel of your tour. 

You will also receive access to the Guibo app—a digital navigation tool that provides all route information. You can download the app to your smartphone or tablet a few weeks before your trip and use it for all your route details.