Belgium
Scheldeprijs 2013
Before the start of the 101st Scheldeprijs, each team was presented to the public in front of the Mas Museum in Antwerp. As I usually do for cycling races, I arrived well ahead of the start to find the square was completely empty and the only people around were the crew setting up the presentation … Continue reading
Gent
Together, the cobble stone streets and the towering Gothic architecture make sleepy Gent a treasure of a town. The celebrated Gent Altarpiece is housed within St. Baafskathedraal. The church interior features a vaulted ceiling about five storeys tall. Also known as The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, Jan Van Eyck and his brother … Continue reading
Ronde van Vlaanderen
Easter Sunday saw the 97th edition of the Ronde van Vlaanderen, better known as the Tour of Flanders to the English speaking world. In researching our trip to Europe to watch the Spring Classics, my friend discovered a package tour that would not only deliver us to eight different spots to watch the race, … Continue reading