Tour of Flanders Blue Loop

The blue loop of the Tour of Flanders may start off easy, but the climbs come quickly. You leave Oudenaarde’s Market Square and follow the towpath along the Scheldt for a gentle warm-up. Then comes the Oude Kwaremont to kick things off properly.

Through Kwaremont, you pass Ronde van Vlaanderenstraat, a quiet nod to the legends of the Ronde. Keep things steady, because the Paterberg, Koppenberg, and Taaienberg are still waiting.

Take a break Hotondmolen cafe for a break on the terrace with a view. After that, it’s back to Oudenaarde, rolling through the scenic Kluisbos forest and the heart of Kluisbergen.