Tour Kortrijk

The city center of Kortrijk is one of the oldest cities in Belgium. Already around the year zero, the city"Cortoriacum\\\", a residential area that was founded by the Romans as a precursor of the current city. In the Middle Ages, the flax and cloth industry flourished like never before in Kortrijk. This gave the city an enormous economic boost. These industries remained important in Kortrijk, even in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. In 2013, the textile industry is still an important center, in addition to a flourishing knowledge industry that is fed by a university and several colleges. From Profile Stevens you cycle to Heule, where you can take a look at the Curiosa Museum. The museum was created when the owner cleaned out his attic in 1963 and discovered some old items that belonged to the inn that was previously located in his home. He cleaned up the things and placed some stuffed birds next to them; the beginning of what grew into this nice museum. You will find all kinds of curiosities - items that were difficult to find or unique were displayed in the rooms of the house. If you want to be sure that your bike is in top condition, have it checked at Profile Stevens. The branch is located at the start and end point of the tour. You can also park your car here for free. Maintenance and/or service does not take long and you can be sure that you are on the road safely. The bicycle discount pass gives you a discount of EUR 10.00 on the maintenance of your bicycle.