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    How To Ride And Look Like A Belgian Professional Cyclist



    In association with Flanders Tourism.

    There is no doubt about it, the Belgians are cycling crazy and certainly know a thing or two about how to win a bike race. Simon and Matt are here to help you with these top tips for the “Belgian Pro Look”.

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    What are your tips for achieving the Belgian Pro Look?

    The list is endless, but here is our list for the basic essentials to get you well on your way.

    Socks – They need to be white, and long. If you are using leg warmers then your socks have to go over them. In springtime it’s essential that you also wear white oversocks over your shoes, to keep the shoes pristine.

    Gloves – Forget them, Belgian’s are tough, they don’t wear gloves.

    Attitude – It’s all about being driven and not giving up until you body can’t turn the cranks anymore. never give in. It’s as simple as that.

    Big chainring only – It is frowned upon to use anything other than the big chainring. However, there is one exception, the Koppenberg, where it’s allowed to use the small chainring, but only in exceptional circumstances.

    Toothpaste?! Yep, that’s right, Belgian toothpaste. This is the nickname for the “nature” that is sprayed up from the back wheel of the rider in front. It will fill your mouth full of “nature” that is on the road. ( I am sure farmers deliberately put it on the roads during my time in Belgium – GCN Jon)

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    5. Aaron Mack on

      hi gcn I been cycling between 60 to 80 miles per week my legs recuperate just fine but I'm beginning​ to feel fatigued I think I may be over training I ussually cycle 3 times a week sun and Tuesday I do 30 miles++ and Thursday a 12 miles ++ 7 hours of cycling weekly I'm 43 years of age

    6. Sam Murray on

      WHO DARES OVERTAKE GCN WHEN THEY'RE BONKING?! Not even a gel offer…. no manners. Can't be a subscriber. He's probably pissed off with Simon cos he never said Hi to him.

    11. mj tamayo on

      the mud thing as toothpaste happened to me one time I was on the trail yup my pearly whites were unharmed and stood strong but my shoulder was not as lucky :))
      btw I ride both mountain bikes and road bikes for people that will say im in the wrong channel :))

    12. Marc Derveeuw on

      Here is another one: Be able to drink at least one Duvel at midstop point on your Sunday training session. A " helling" can only be taken after the Duvel, not before.

    28. Dylan Callens on

      LMAO even tho i dont wear old school cyclig clothes and i dont have an nostalgic type bike, I do wear white socks and i always shift big gear ahaha and im flemish btw

    30. Remi Schoenmakers on

      You forgot the most obvious way to spot someone from Flanders: They ride an expensive bike but they got their kit for free, ideally sponsored by some local SME ('Poorten Feryn' for example)

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