A great tour doesn't necessarily have to be a long one – especially if it's your first one. This laid-back three-day ride from the Eurotunnel heads to Belgium for a great ride on the quiet, twisty roads of the Ardennes. It's a cracking ride, regardless of whether you're a veteran tourer or you've never been to Europe before. 

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What’s included on the route? Each day’s route has recommended places to stop for coffee in the morning and afternoon, a suggested lunch stop and planned fuel stops. Hotel recommendations are included too.

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How long is each day’s ride? These are full days in the saddle: check-out of the hotel and get on the road at 9am, getting to the next location around 5pm. That's with coffee stops and lunch – it is a proper ride each day but it's not an Iron Butt challenge. It's a laid-back biking holiday. 
Saddle-time rating: five out of 10.

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What are the highlights? That's simple: the Ardennes. This is all about getting to those lovely roads as quickly as possible – without boring yourself to death on motorways – then enjoying miles of excellent road surfaces and brilliant bends.  

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Why three days? Not every tour needs to be a marathon. This is a long-weekend break designed to make it simple to fit a European biking break into your summer. 

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How is it supplied? Each download includes an interactive eBook of notes plus individual GPX files covering the rides, for sat navs and suitable phone navigation apps. However, I strongly recommend getting the tour pack which comes with tankbag notes and a marked-up Michelin map as well.