Tag Archive: Monumental Bergs

Monumental Bergs: The Oude Kwaremont

Next to the Muur van Geraardsbergen, this week’s feature climb is one of the most thought of climbs when you mention the Flemish Ardennes. The Oude Kwaremont has been a major player in the Tour of Flanders since the early 70′s, and has been included in many other major classics races as well. This year …

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Monumental Bergs: The Nokereberg

What a difference a week makes! This morning we treated ourselves to a glorious sunshine ride through some of the twisty farm roads of Flanders in the direction of this weeks climb, the Nokereberg. This climb runs through the town of Nokere on the edge of the Flemish Ardennes, and just inside the border of …

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Monumental Bergs: The Valkenberg

Hello everyone! This morning we were surprised to look outside our windows to find a mixture of sleet, snow, and rain. This was definitely unexpected, especially since it wasn’t in the forecast. But this is Belgium, the weather can change in an instant, so that’ll teach us not to get too comfortable with some of …

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Monumental Bergs: The Molenberg

This past Saturday Flanders welcomed the return of the road racing season with the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, and we were there basking in the beautiful sunshine! We caught the race along two climbs, including the final climb of the day; the Molenberg. By the climb the winning group had already been established including the eventual …

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Monumental Bergs: The Kattenberg

So you’veĀ  just arrived in Belgium and are eager to try out some of the famous Flemish Bergs. The only problem though, is that it’s your first day in Flanders and you’ve spent many hours in a plane or in a car. To say the least your legs are not in the ideal condition to …

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