Ypres, Cycle Flanders Fields, Full Day Biking Tour

Cycling the Ypres Salient is a enjoyable way to combine relaxed outdoor activity in flat farming country with obtaining a better understanding of the 20th century European military history. I like to tell stories and to share my views on the matter. This is why I published a guide for cyclists who wish to ride the routes of the Great War in Belgium and France. This single day tour takes you around Ypres along the old British-German frontline of WW1. For the best part of 4 years, both sides were entrenched, waiting to open fire upon troops advancing in the no man's land. A century later, many Military Cemeteries, Monuments, Memorial and other relics testify to this pointless massacre. This 35 km or 22 mi. bike tour really is not much of a challenge! The highest elevated position is only 60 m. or 200 feet above sea level. We ride mostly on safe and waymarked cycle paths, away from traffic. We have other tours for more experienced riders! In case of bad weather then I always have my mini-van. . .