Men Elite mobility

Do you live nearby? If so, just head to Grote Markt on foot. The station is within walking distance and the bicycle parking is also nearby.  

The centre of Ypres is easily accessible by bike. There will be a bike parking in the parking lot De Kolve in Sint-Jacobsstraat. Please note that the bike stall is not guarded, so be sure to bring your lock to leave your bike safely.   

Ypres railway station is within walking distance from our start site on the Grote Markt. Be sure to check the train timetable to Ypres and track without parking problems to the start of Gent-Wevelgem.

Are you coming by car? We will provide a public car park on Oudstrijderslaan and Rijselsepoort. This car park is accessible via exit 4 Ypres Centre. From there just follow the signs. Or leave your car in the car park at Ypres station (Tulpenlaan), which is within walking distance, and where you can also park for free on Sundays.  

We make sure that Gent-Wevelgem in Flanders Fields is as accessible as possible for cycling fans. So also for visitors with special needs and wishes. For this we work together with Inter, to make the experience for people with disabilities as optimal as possible.

What do we provide?

First and foremost, there are parking spaces for people with disabilities near the starting location in Ypres. Additionally, we provide a wheelchair-accessible podium and adapted sanitary facilities during the team presentations at the Grote Markt. Inter volunteers ensure reception and assistance at the parking areas and reserved zones.

At the finish in Wevelgem, we also provide reserved parking spaces, a wheelchair-accessible podium, and adapted sanitary facilities.

Do you have a disability and would you like to make use of these facilities? Mail to celine.steyaert@inter.vlaanderen and indicate which facilities you want to use. We will then provide you with all information and documents in advance. 

If you live in the centre, it is always best to arrive on foot. The train station is a 5-minute walk away for those who prefer public transport. 

Would you like to come to Wevelgem by bike just like the riders? Then you can park your bike in the bike parks in both Schoolstraat and Moorselestraat. Also from the permanent bike park in Acaciastraat, the public village and the finish line are only 200 meters away. Be sure to bring your lock so you can safely leave your bike while you enjoy the race.

Would you like to go to the finish in Wevelgem after the start in Ypres? You can do so easily by train! The station is also in Wevelgem close to the finish, so you don't have to worry about parking. Find out all about the timetable at belgiantrain.be.

We advise you to leave your car at home, but if that is not possible and you are looking for a parking space? Then you can park at Parking Station (Stationsstraat Wevelgem) or Parking Nieuwe Markt.

We make sure that Gent-Wevelgem in Flanders Fields is as accessible as possible for cycling fans. So also for visitors with special needs and wishes. For this we work together with Inter, to make the experience for people with disabilities as optimal as possible.

What do we provide?

First and foremost, there are parking spaces for people with disabilities near the starting location in Ypres. Additionally, we provide a wheelchair-accessible podium and adapted sanitary facilities during the team presentations at the Grote Markt. Inter volunteers ensure reception and assistance at the parking areas and reserved zones.

At the finish in Wevelgem, we also provide reserved parking spaces, a wheelchair-accessible podium, and adapted sanitary facilities.

Do you have a disability and would you like to make use of these facilities? Mail to celine.steyaert@inter.vlaanderen and indicate which facilities you want to use. We will then provide you with all information and documents in advance.