The Ronde van Vlaanderen has been described by Belgium’s as more than a race; it is a sociological phenomenon, a cultural and national event! On the day of De Ronde, everything comes to a stand still in the Vlaanderen, as millions of Belgians gather on the streetside along route to watch their cycling hero’s pass by [...]

Today was a beautiful spring day in Varese province, Italy! It was a perfect day for some hill repeats up the Sacre Monte climb, just outside Varese city centre. I am currently doing some specific training for the Fleche Wallone World Cup in Wallone region Belgium on 20 April. This World Cup race is awesome, because [...]

The highlight of the Flemish cycling calendar, the Ronde de Vlaanderen, takes place this Sunday the 4th of April. Cobblestones, climbs and nasty weather, so common in the Flanders region of Belgium, are what make this race such a challenge. Sunday’s race is the second leg of the UCI Women’s World Cup series and takes [...]