Adventure Velo - Pedals and Poppies May 2026

Pedals & Poppies: A WWI History Cycling Tour

4 Days Through the Heart of Flanders’ Past

Dunkirk - Ypres - Ghent - Polkapelle - Dunkirk 

Join us on an unforgettable journey through time and terrain as we cycle across the poignant landscapes of Flanders, tracing the footsteps of soldiers, poets, and heroes from the Great War. This immersive four-day tour blends breathtaking rides, cultural stops, and deeply moving historical experiences.

WHATS INCLUDED -

• Return ferry crossing from Dover to Dunkirk
• Premier lounge on the ferry (including breakfast, tea, coffee)
• 3 nights accommodation in hotels and guest houses
• 3 x breakfasts
• Selection of ride snacks and drinks
• Support vehicle for luggage and tired riders.
• gpx route files
• 2 Adventure Velo guides to show you the way
• Entry into Talbot House, In Flanders field Museum, Passchendaele Memorial and Yser Tower
• Cheese and Beer tasting in Poelkapelle
• Lunch on day 2 and 4
• Full tour profile
• Tour medal

EXCLUSIONS -

You will notice only 2 lunches are included and no evening meals. We like to give everyone the opportunity the spend their free time as they wish. We are always happy to offer recomendations and of course you are welcome to join the AV team.

​It is the riders responsibility to get to and from Dover - we can recommend parking and accommodation if needed the night before.

​You will need your own bike. You will be boarding the ferry as a foot passenger with your bike - ideally a gravel bike or road bike with chunkier tyres.

​You will need to provide your own travel insurance for the trip.

RIDER EXPECTATIONS - 

Please be aware departure from Dover is early on the 15th May - 6am so overnight accommodation will be needed in Dover the night before unless you live close by. The return ferry on 18th May is 6pm - however there is an option for an earlier ferry if we arrive in time.

Full instructions will be given on the best Dover Hotel, parking and meeting points. A full interactive tour guide is provided nearer to departure.

Please note we class this ride as an easy ride due to its flat nature HOWEVER there is a fair bit of ground to cover therefore you must be comfortable for long days in the saddle. We ask riders to be able to cover an average of 12 MPH - some sections will be slower below 12 and some sections faster above 12 but an average of 12 MPH is expected.

The route covers a mix of terrain - roads, cycle paths, canals paths and forrest trails ( non technical) we there for recommend a slightly larger tyres with a bit of bobble and not skinny 23/25's.

Rooms are allocated on a Twin basis - if you are travelling alone you will be paired with another rider of the same sex.

​COSTS

We like to keep our tour sizes low so everyone can have the best experience possible. This tour is limited to 14 spaces - Total cost for the tour is £900PP based on a twin room ( if you are travelling alone you will be paired with another rider) Single rooms are available at a supplement.

We require a £150 non refundable deposit ( would be refunded if trip does not run) at the time of booking. The balance is then due 60 days before departure. Please pay attention to our terms and conditions at checkout!

PLEASE NOTE THIS TOUR IS SOLD OUT FOR 2026, PLEASE JOIN OUR WAITLIST INCASE ANY SPACES BECOME AVAILABLE AND TO BE THE FIRST TO KNOW ABOUT OUR 2027 TOUR.