Watching Belgian Classic in Person - Questions

[prowler4]

First time on the forum.
Plan on visiting Europe next spring. May even schedule the trip to coincide with one of the Belgian Classics. Not sure, but might be Liege-Bastogne-Liege. Several questions.

1. Better to get a hotel nearby or drive in?
2. What's the best way to watch: find a spot along the route? Join the scrum at the finish? Visit the start then go to Ans for the finish?
3. Is there a better place to "rub elbows" with the racers - or don't bother trying?
4. Any other advice for a first-timer-ever-to-a-Belgian-classic?

Thanks for your input.

 

[BigMac]

First time on the forum.
Plan on visiting Europe next spring. May even schedule the trip to coincide with one of the Belgian Classics. Not sure, but might be Liege-Bastogne-Liege. Several questions.

1. Better to get a hotel nearby or drive in?
2. What's the best way to watch: find a spot along the route? Join the scrum at the finish? Visit the start then go to Ans for the finish?
3. Is there a better place to "rub elbows" with the racers - or don't bother trying?
4. Any other advice for a first-timer-ever-to-a-Belgian-classic?

Thanks for your input.

Hello prowler4, welcome.

My brother went to Huy two years ago and he chose a small hotel near the city center. It came out very cheap iirc, so i'd go for a well located hotel, with good access and transports (unless you plan to rent-a-car).

You should check this list of hotels located in Liége, and choose the one you find the best.

I think the perfect spot to watch the Liége race, is to place yourself near the middle-top of the last côte. Also, that way you could easily reach a rider in the finale of the race.

Have fun.

 

[Parrulo]

Throw a beer at pippo pozzato, you will blend in with the Belgians pretty fast if you do that