Tour de Retro 2026: New Highlights and Pure Cycling Nostalgia!
Put on your retro cycling jersey and get your steel steed out of the stable on Sunday, September 6, because Tour de Retro 2026 is starting! Prepare for a fantastic day full of Brabant hospitality and pure cycling romance. This year, in addition to the familiar classics, we also have a few great new additions on the program.. The Routes: […]
Photo exhibition – cycling of the sixties & seventies
The beginning of cycling in the Eindhoven region.
The Ronde Miss under the microscope: from palm branch to kiss gallery
It is an iconic image from cycling history: a sweaty winner climbing onto the podium and receiving, alongside the coveted trophy or jersey, a lavish bouquet of flowers and two kisses from a charming lady. The Ronde Miss (or Miss Étape in French) has been an inseparable part of the race for decades. But where does this […]
Bert Oosterbosch Museum – tribute to an Eindhoven cycling phenomenon
The Bert Oosterbosch museum is a wonderful tribute and lasting reminder of the ruddy cycling hero from Eindhoven who was known for his time trial skills. The museum was founded by cousin Geert Oosterbosch and former cycling tour speaker Jan Peeters, with the help of Frans Oosterbosch – Bert's father. On the top floor of cycling café De Cyklist in Eindhoven […]
Parking near the start of the Tour de Retro
Although cycling café De Cyklist – Gasfabriek 3 in Eindhoven – is located in the center of Eindhoven, there are more than enough (free) parking spaces nearby. Here's a list. Free parking: Free parking is available along the green streets in the map below. Along Kanaaldijk Noord, you can park in a […]
Campagnolo Vintage Road Bike Parts
Herbert Ottevanger is at Tour de Retro with Campagnolo components for your vintage steel road bicycle. All Campagnolo parts are cleaned and inspected. For information:Herbert OttevangerLisvoort 175706HA Helmond Telephone: +31 (0)6 48795730
Rent the perfect vintage bike with a retro outfit
Would you like to rent a perfect vintage bicycle with a retro outfit? Get your search started at Vintagefiets.be. Be enchanted by the charm and character of vintage bicycles. Rent a stylish steel horse with a complete retro outfit. Here you will find a wealth of information about the rich past of cycling, such as vintage bicycles, retro bicycle markets […]
Kwaremont – brewed with love for every (retro) cyclist
After a round we always stop at the Cyklist to drink one of those fresh, spicy blondes from Kwaremont. Beer brewed with love for every cyclist, especially the real connoisseurs such as retro cyclists! During Tour de Retro we have some special Kware moments; Brouwerij De Brabandere has a few beautiful Kwaremont gift boxes available […]
Route information
50/70/100KM through the De Groote Heide Nature Border Park in retro style
Tour de Retro 2023 in pictures
The photos & video of the Tour de Retro 2023 can be found here. Thanks to photographer Rijk de Jager and assistant photographer Wijtze, we have captured the Tour de Retro weekend. There is also a nice video impression of the tour itself made by Haico Wevers, one of the participants in Tour de Retro. […]
Your reward is ready!
Your reward is ready! Those who complete one of the Tour de Retro cycling tours on the weekend of 24 and 25 June 2023 will receive this fantastic reward at the finish!A large 'retro' beach towel with the famous historic cycling teams depicted on it, such as Molteni, St. Raphael, Brooklyn , Ford France, Peugeot, etc., etc.This sheet is not only […]
Velofinesse – The finesse of authentic cycling
Do you want to experience the real retro cycling feeling? Then you can go to Velofinesse in Herent. Velofinesse has an impressive collection of original vintage racing bikes for rent, which will take you back to the golden years of cycling. Each bicycle in the Velofinesse collection has been crafted with craftsmanship in the last century and has been made […]
Beautiful Steel – bicycles with character
The Eindhoven bicycle shop Fraai Staal is a symbol of hardness, endurance and tenacity. Synonymous with craftsmanship and tradition. Made of steel were the bicycles on which the great champions of history have achieved memorable feats. Rob Rooijens gives beautiful old bicycles a new life and he does this with a lot of love and creativity. Rob was once […]
Velo d'Anvers – for vintage style bicycles
Are you looking for a unique vintage bicycle that is completely custom made? Then Velo d'Anvers is the place to be! At this Theon Valks bicycle shop, located in the Machinekamer at Strijp-S, you will not find standard bicycles, but unique products. Theon makes vintage bicycles fully customized to your liking, so that you can […]
