Ardennes Classics Camp 2026
HARDENNES
Discover the roads and local excitement that makes the Ardennes Spring Classics a favourite with both the pro peloton and the fans.
Stay on to explore the quality of the Alpine-like climbs of unknown Luxemburg.
ardennes spring classics
When: 20th - 29th April 2026 Duration: 9 days total | 8 days riding
After a successful 2025 edition, Matka Cycling is returning with another Ardennes Spring Camp. Phil Deeker, creator of Cent Cols Challenge, conceived this schedule of intense riding to offer a way for the riders of the first ever CCC, back in 2009, to prepare for hard back-to-back riding. The riders loved it so much that it has become an annual fixture ever since, and we are excited to continue the tradition of hArdennes in 2026.
It's more a training camp than a ‘journey' - “For the last 15 years I have used these roads for my winter training and preparation for riding in the mountains on the CCC events. I have a fascination for this area and an appetite for the challenge of each climb that has never diminished over the years. The climbs are intense, often iconic, and varied. The forests work their magic on you easily. There is never a dull section of road. Sharing this dense road network that I know so well is more than enough to keep me riding through the tough winters here. To conclude the “camp” with two days of riding in Luxemburg, with its smooth tarmac and deserted roads, makes the perfect celebration of what’s best about being out on your bike in spring and knocking yourself into shape for a new season of riding!”.
- Phil Deeker
On this trip, you’ll have the opportunity to be guided along the finest roads of the Ardennes by none other than Phil himself, who will be joining us as our guest rider.
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Day 0 - Arrivals
Day 1 - Introducing Adrennes - 160km / 2600m
Day 2 - Flèche Wallonne Race - watch & ride - 160km / 2400m
Day 3 - Flèche Wallonne Big Ride - 190km / 2900m
Day 4 - Forest Ride ‘For-Rest’ - 135km / 2200m
Day 5 - Liege-Bastogne-Liege - 250km / 4800m
Day 6 - Road Transition - Luxemburg - 85km / 1200m
Day 7 - Luxembourg Chapter 1 - 180km / 3800m
Day 8 - Luxembourg Chapter 2 - 170km / 3300m
Day 9 - Departure
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Included in your trip:
9 overnight stays (8 riding days) in single occupation (breakfasts and dinners included). *Standards of the hotels vary between three and four star Hotels.
Fully supported rides: on-bike guide and vehicle support (*Ride food, basic spare parts and riders wet weather kit will be carried in the support car) - accessible throughout the day.
Mechanical support during and post rides - daily wash and spare parts provided.
Ride food - energy bars and drinks, hand crafted snacks. Coffee, lunches/picnic stops.
Not included:
Flights
Airport transfers - we will help with arranging taxi service on request.
We do not provide or include personal travel insurance, but it is mandatory for all guests to have suitable coverage for the activities that you are undertaking with us.
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