The 2019 Tour de France Vélo in Brussels: Big start
Updated on May 24, 2023 by pierre
Big start Tour de France Brussels 2019
The 2019 Tour de France starts in Brussels!
In Belgium, many people associate " Summer holidays " and " Tour de France“. Who does not remember, his grandparents sitting on their sofas, criss-crossing the different regions of the whole of France through the show. You have it
Since its launch, the great cycle loop has crossed Belgian soil no less than 47 times, including 11 in Brussels. However, this year 2019 will be very special for many Brussels residents, because the 106th edition of the Tour de France will start in the center of the capital. It's also been 9 years since the Tour de France passed through Brussels!
This is a sporting opportunity for Belgium to highlight its cultural and sporting assets and share its joie de vivre. 2019 is also a year not to be forgotten for Belgium, indeed it is just 50 years ago, in 1969 that Eddy Merckx won his first Tour de France victory. It was also 100 years ago that the Tour de France launched the yellow jersey.
Route of the Tour de France in Brussels
Even if you are not a bike fan, it would be a good idea to take an interest in the route and route of the Tour de France 2019 that the cyclists will take. Indeed, from Saturday July 6, the Police of Brussels capital to let know thata large part of Brussels will be closed to traffic from 7 a.m.. The police will not hesitate to call the tow trucks to move the cars which remain parked by mistake. The same goes for cars on the counter bike route that connects the center of Brussels to the Atomium. of the watch, starting at 6 a.m. in the city center and the Atomium. The same goes for the Sunday course.
It is important to note that passing by car to cross the course will only be possible at a limited number of points at certain times. From the moment the Tour publicity caravan passes, it will no longer be possible to cross the course.
> Route of the Tour de France from Saturday 06 July 2019: BRUSSELS – CHARLEROI – BRUSSELS
During this first stage in line, the cyclists will cover BRUSSELS – CHARLEROI for almost 200 kilometres. Then they will have to return to BRUSSELS. the departure fictitious will take place at 12h to the royal square. The real departure will be given to him Boulevard Mettewie in Molenbeek at 12 p.m. The course is closed to traffic from 7 a.m. to 00 p.m.
If you want to see the runners, you can go avenue de Tervuren, this is where the riders will pass in the last kilometers of this stage.
The arrival of the Tour de France in Brussels is scheduled for around 16:15 p.m. The cyclists are expected via the Quatre Bras de Tervuren at 16:15 p.m. It is at 16:45 p.m. that they will pass in front of the Laken Castle.The route taken by the Tour de France will be closed from 13 p.m. to 19 p.m.
> Route of the Tour de France from Sunday July 7, 2019: BRUSSELS ROYAL PALACE – BRUSSELS ATOMIUM
On July 7, cyclists will complete a stage team time trial. This is an event not to be missed because vou can admire all the teams up close. The bicycles will connect the Royal Palace of Brussels to the Atomium from Brussels.
Cyclists will pass via Avenue de Tervuren, tram museum and Boulevard du Sovereign. This is a Cycling distance of almost 30 kilometers in the streets of Brussels. The departure of cyclists will take place from Place des Palais at 14:30 p.m. and will join the Centennial Boulevard à 16h45. The course will be closed from 6 a.m. to 18 p.m.
For a breathtaking view, try to clear a place on the bridge that crosses over the Avenue de Tervuren near the Tram Museum.
Getting around Brussels during the Tour de France 2019
On July 6 and 7, 2019, forget the car in Brussels and leave it at home. You will sometimes have to wait two hours to cross the line where the cyclists of the tour pass. The police strongly encourage you to get around on foot, by bike, scooter, tram or metro.
You can consult the parking and traffic map of Woluwé for Saturday July 6 here – Click on the map to enlarge it
Tour de France village and giant screen
If you want to take full advantage of the atmosphere of the Tour de France 2019 in Brussels, the municipality of Woluwe-Saint-Pierre offers you the opportunity to join its “Village Tour de France 2019”. This is a unique opportunity, less than 100 meters from Avenue de Tervueren, to enjoy the atmosphere. Access is free.
Experience the tour live, watching theBig screen set up near the town hall or that of the Place des Maïeurs. There will also be the possibility to eat in the food truck and many establishments in the neighborhood open for the occasion.
In this Tour de France village, the municipality has also set up various activities (skate park and BMX demo, a racing simulator, various fairground attractions, BunkTank, bike circuit for children, and many others). There will also be a bicycle repair shop! Ideal if you have a bike to repair in Brussels
Finally, there will be an evening with DJ and Concert during the “Bal Jaune”. the big jojo perform some of his most famous songs.
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