CS Sports Program
Arrival day!
After check-in at the Leopold Hotel, we’ll meet from 7 pm at the Centre Tour of Flanders.
Later arrivals are absolutely fine – the Centre is located close to the hotel and right along the walking route from the train station.
We like to keep things flexible and easy-going – and that’s exactly how our informal Saturday evening gathering should feel: good local food, Belgian beer, and relaxed company to kick things off.
Looking forward to kicking off the CycleSummit Sports weekend together!
At 9:00 am, after a shared breakfast at the hotel, we’ll meet at the Centre Tour of Flanders for the bike fitting before setting off on our ride across the legendary cobblestone roads of Flanders.
Our road bike tour around Oudenaarde will take in some of the iconic highlights of the Tour of Flanders race, including mythical cobbled climbs such as the Koppenberg, Paterberg and Oude Kwaremont. Along the way, we’ll pass cycling monuments, enjoy scenic viewpoints, and discover hidden gems of the region that make Flanders such a paradise for cyclists.
There will be different route options available, allowing everyone to ride at their own pace and distance.
A lunch stop at the Hotond Sporthotel offers a well-deserved break and a taste of the local atmosphere, before we return to the Centre Tour of Flanders for a coffee or Belgian beer to round off the ride.
After some rest at the hotel, we’ll gather again at 6:00 pm in the lobby and make our way to the Town Hall, where we’re invited to an official reception. Over dinner, we’ll learn more about the city of Oudenaarde, its cycling heritage, and its role in the Flemish Ardennes.
The day will end informally at the hotel bar — the perfect spot to share stories, celebrate new connections, and relax after an inspiring day on the roads of Flanders.
The CycleSummit conference day will take place at the Centre Tour of Flanders.
We’ll open the day with inspiring keynote talks and discussion sessions, setting the stage for valuable insights and fresh ideas.
Afterwards, all participants will have the opportunity to engage in individual and group meetings to exchange on travel offers, partnerships and new collaborations.
Supported by our networking platform B2Match, meetings can be scheduled in advance, and information can be shared even before the event begins — ensuring a smooth and productive networking experience.
Coffee, refreshments and lunch will of course be provided.
After a short evening break, we’ll take a walk together to our exclusive dinner venue – a local brewery – where we’ll enjoy good food, great beer and unlimited time for more personal conversations in a relaxed setting.
We’ll start the day with a long, relaxed breakfast at the hotel, followed by the use of the hotel’s conference room for final meetings and wrap-up discussions.
This marks the conclusion of CycleSummit Sports, before participants head off to their respective post-tours or onward journeys.