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Dwars door Vlaanderen 2012

The Dwars door Vlaanderen is the start of Flanders week. Although not a full-on Classic, its popular with the locals, makes full use of the cobbles and bergs that are scattered throughout the area and easily accessible from Calais. Last … Continue reading

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Het Nieuwsblad / Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne

Over the weekend, according to my trip computer, I spent 8 hours 52 minutes driving 322 miles around Belgium. Arriving home late Sunday evening I was able to reflect upon my two-day jaunt and conceded that every minute and every inch was worth it… Omloop … Continue reading

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Eneco Tour 2011 – Stage 2

Another early start, another early ferry and another boring drive to East Flanders for my 10th race this season. The Eneco Tour is a race I have not attended before and a race that comes this close to Calais just … Continue reading

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Gent-Wevelgem 2011

I first attended Gent-Wevelgem six or seven years ago when I realised just how close to Calais the race passed and have returned every year since. It was, until last year, one of my favourite races but in an attempt … Continue reading

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Tour of Britain, TT?

So Brads at it again, twittering and sending us all into a frenzy. This weeks nugget, ” “No TT again in race around Britain, – Looks like a race for the sprinter again, looks like Vuelta this year then.” Now … Continue reading

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