
Road · Belgium
Cycling in Belgium is centred in the Wallonia region, which has three routes with a total climbing of 1428 m. Destinations offering the most routes include Kluisbergen (2 routes), and single routes are available in Anderlues, Huy, Geraardsbergen, Couvin, Melden, Aywaille, and Waterloo. The country's nine routes cover 281 km, ranging from 1 km to 121 km in length, with a median route length of 2 km. Climbing per route varies from flat to 664 m elevation gain.
The infrastructure includes 74.2 km of cycle paths, with 57.1 km of main roads lacking cycle lanes and 35.9 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. The road surfaces on average are 94% paved and 4% unpaved across the three routes assessed. Recorded cycling activity is noted in September, with average daily high temperatures from 5°C in January to 23°C in July and August. The best months for cycling based on riding scores are May through September or June through September.
The riding in Wallonia is mostly on relatively flat to gently rolling terrain with limited steep sections. Typical routes range around 71 to 121 km with climbing between 306 and 664 m. The road mix consists of about 31% minor roads, 23% cycle paths, and 22% main roads including some stretches at 80 km/h or more. Surfaces are 94% paved with minor unpaved stretches. The steepest climb reaches a 21.5% gradient for 500 m. Major climbs include the Couvin to Reims route at 664 m elevation gain.
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