I have organised another of the now somewhat traditional trips to the Cyclo-Cross World Championships in January 2026 to Hulst, The Netherlands. This will be the ninth trip I’ve arranged and some of you have been before. Basic details are below with how to contact me if you're interested. Again in 2026, the transport picks-up on our doorstep in Cheltenham 😊
This could be the one where, on home soil, Mathieu van der Poel takes the record outright for World Championship wins in the elite men category.
Dates: Friday 30th January – Monday 2nd February 2026
Itinerary / included:
Friday 30th January 2026: coach departs from Cheltenham around 05.00 (time will be confirmed nearer the time). Travels along A417 & A419, M4, M25, M26, M20 with agreed pick-ups along the way. Take the train from Folkestone through the Channel Tunnel. Continue our journey on the coach to Gent. Spend three nights on a bed and breakfast basis at the ibis Gent Centrum St Baafs Kathedraal.
Saturday 30th January and Sunday 1st February: coach travel from the hotel to the race and back.
Monday 2nd February: a more relaxed start before starting the journey home. Drive to Calais for the return train crossing from Calais to Folkestone. A hypermarket and lunch stop in Dunkerque should be possible but will depend on our progress. Continue the return journey back to Cheltenham, dropping off at the same pick-up points as the outward journey. Expecting to arrive in Cheltenham early evening.
Hotel: https://all.accor.com/hotel/0961/index.en.shtml
Event website, including tickets: https://hulst2026.com/
The price per person for this three-night itinerary will depend on the final number of passengers going on the trip, as follows:
Minimum 35 persons £442
Minimum 40 persons £412
Minimum 45 persons £397
Minimum 50 persons £377
Minimum 55 persons £367
Minimum 60 persons £357
Single room supplement is £149.
I will advise the total price by the end of October 2025 when the balance for the trip falls due. If the price falls after final balances have been paid, as has sometimes been the case in the past, you will receive a refund of the difference.
Children are very welcome to come along and enjoy the trip. Any persons under 18 must be accompanied by someone over 18 who takes full responsibility for them.
Would be great to have some C&CCC clubmates along for the fun. It’s not exclusive to club members. Friends are welcome. Any questions or if you want to book, please email me.
Kind regards,
Mark
CyclingEvent [at] outlook [dot] com
Mark - good to see you earlier yes please pencil me in