Summary: This year we will be using two luxury coaches with trailers to transport bikes. Some of the riders will be picked up en route to Dover (by prior arrangement) at pick up points at Birchanger services on the M11 and Clacket Lane services on the M25. Everyone will then meet at Dover to travel together by Ferry to Calais where you will board the coaches to be transported to the start point on the outskirts of Gent
Ferry: The meeting point at Dover for those not being picked up en route by the coaches will be the Premier Inn Eastern Docks
https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/kent/dover/dover-central-eastern-ferry-terminal.html
Long term car parking is available at Dover for those wishing to leave vehicles there. Remember to book early
The ferry departs at 09:45am and you must be checked in by the support team by 07:30am before you board the coach (unless you boarded at a pick up point)
Luggage: Please ensure your luggage is tagged before arrival as many bags look the same. Your luggage will be going straight to the hotel – you cannot access it again until then which means…
KEEP YOUR PASSPORT WITH YOU!
Ride: Upon arrival at port, we’ll drive to a drop off point on the outskirts of Gent where you will disembark and retrieve your bike from the trailer to cycle to Antwerp. Much of the route will be on dedicated cycle paths
Support: There will be water stops/support vehicles along the route (approx. 28.3 miles) as well as local services along the route.
Hotel: The hotel we are staying in is the Crowne Plaza, Antwerp.
This is a group booking so you must not contact the hotel directly about anything relating to your stay.
Route: Day One Ghent to Antwerp 47 Miles –
Route Notes:
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