Borders of Flanders is a loop that starts and finishes in Antwerp, tracing the outer edges of Flanders through an impressive variety of landscapes. Heading east, the route crosses the Kempen before reaching Limburg, then turns south, past Maastricht, until Kanne. Here, sharp west turn, following the border through quieter lanes, rolling farmland and some of the route’s hillier sections. Continuing west, it passes across Flemish Brabant and the southern fringes of East and West Flanders, where the terrain gradually opens out towards the French border. From there, the route swings north to the Belgian coast, bringing long, flatter stretches and wide horizons before turning inland again. The final section follows the northern edge of Flanders, close to the Dutch border, before returning to Antwerp. With around 1700 metres of climbing, this is a demanding but highly varied ride: a true tour of Flanders from border to border, in one continuous adventure.