Roeselare, Koolskamp, Izegem

Roeselare is a city in West Flanders. The city was originally a shopping and trading city. Roeselare is first mentioned in 847 and was an important trading place from the tenth century. The most famous shopping street in the city today is the Ooststraat, where you can buy almost anything because the street is filled with countless shops. This is also one of the most vibrant parts of the city, where it is always busy and fun. You can also enjoy wandering through the beautiful Sterrebos and Roeselare has a nature reserve called the Kleiputten. Just north of Roeselare you will find Koolskamp, a sub-municipality of Ardooie. The village is built on the Plateau of Tielt, which gives it a view over the south of the municipality and the center of Ardooie. The village is first mentioned in 847 and has a number of historical sights including the Sint-Martinuskerk and the bomb chapel. Via the high water tower of Hooglede you cycle to the National Cycling Museum. In this beautiful museum you can see everything about the history of cycling. The nice museum opened in 1988 and has many exhibitions. Some are permanent, while others are only organized for a few weeks or months. The route starts at Profile Soenen. This bicycle specialist is happy to check your bicycle before you start on the route. And with your bicycle discount pass you get a whopping 10 euro discount on maintenance and repairs. It is therefore wise to have your bike thoroughly inspected here before you enjoy the surrounding nature.