Lendelede, Harelbeke, Kortrijk

Kortrijk is one of the oldest cities in Belgium. Already around the year zero, the residential area"Cortoriacum\\\" was founded by the Romans. This settlement was the predecessor of the current central city. Kortrijk became increasingly prosperous in the Middle Ages. The flax and cloth industry had a large share in this and continued to grow. This turned Kortrijk into an economic power like never before and it gave the city an enormous boost. The textile industry is still large in Kortrijk, although knowledge has also come to play an important role. The establishment of a university and several colleges are proof of this. Before you start your bike ride, you can have your bike thoroughly checked at the starting point of the route at Profile Vandewalle. This way you are well prepared and safe on the road. If you have a bicycle discount pass, you will receive a EUR 10.00 discount on maintenance and service. After almost thirty kilometers you will arrive at the Curiosa Museum in Heule. The very beginning of the museum was the discovery of some old items in an attic room in 1963. The owner of the museum put the pieces on display and gradually one room in the house after another turned into an exhibition space. All sorts that are hard to find or unique are now on display in this fun museum.