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Route

The LAM 100 is an allroad-event. The route includes 9km of light gravel and 5km of cobbles. It’s 100km long and contains 825m of elevation. 

Your halfway point is Leuven.

 
To get to the amount of elevation you will conquer quite some small hills (on & offroad). Don’t forget to check the profile on your route-app (Garmin, Komoot, RouteYou,…)
 
If you are training for longer rides/events, this is a nice training. If you have been riding shorter distances, this ride is about pushing your boundaries. Don’t worry, you’ve got this (both of you)!

Les Arbres Magiques?

It’s not just a name, it’s a way of experiencing the route. You’ll encounter Arbres Magiques in different shapes, forms & context. In this time of the year, it’s mostly the conifers that bring colour to a garden, public space, forest,… Conifers and other evergreen plants were popular in the 70’s, that will become quite clear when you ride through some residential areas. 
 
The famous beech trees in the Sonian Forest give another vibe while riding between them, even in rainy conditions. Due to their thick foliage, not much grows underneath them. Don’t ride too fast, take some deep breaths and enjoy the car free ride through the remains of the Ancient Coal Forest.
 
The halfway point of the LAM 100 is the Botanical Garden in Leuven. It was created in 1738 and is the oldest in Belgium. The plant collection is phenomenal with also a big greenhouse. The GPX leads you to the entrance, there are public toilets in the back of the Garden, behind the greenhouse (upper left corner on plan attached).
 
A collection of plants can also be found in the ‘sunken roads’ you will ride through/in. The plants keep the slopes stable, give cover for other animals and are ‘cool’ during summer. A lot of them have disappeared due to lack of maintenance or agricultural optimalisation. While they are still there, enjoy them!
 
Cycling through a double/triple/quadruple row of Lime & Plane trees will be your part when riding back to Halle. Make sure you take the cycling path in the middle of it before you cross the Sonian Forest again.

Start / Finish

FALCO coffee & cycling will be hosting the start & finish of the ‘Les Arbres Magiques’-events.

They are located in the centre of Halle, next to the Basilica. Address: Klinkaert 3, 1500 Halle, Belgium.

Pricing

The registration fee for the LAM100 is € 15.

Including:

  • Unique AllRoad-route // Fully checked
  • Insurance through our partner FFBC
  • LAM100 Stamp Card
  • 1 energy bar
  • Unique LAM-gadget
  • Surprise endurance goodie (chamois, chain lube,…)
  • Free coffee at the start

Facilities at the Start

FALCO coffee & cycling is a coffee bar/bike shop by & for cyclists.

They serve free specialty coffee (filter) at the start for all participants.

On the first floor there are toilets and a changing room. You can leave a bag with spare clothes/gear at FALCO, give it to one of the LAM-volunteers.

(No) Rules / Guidelines

It’s not a race, there’s no classification, no prizes,… So no ‘real’ rules but some ‘classic guidelines’ like:

  • respect other road users;
  • respect the highway code;
  • respect the volunteers that make this event possible;
  • notify the organizers if you abandon the event without passing the finish line

 

 

 

 

Timetable

08:30-09:00: Registrations with free coffee

09:00: Go out & enjoy the LAM 100!

18:00: Closing of the Finish Line

Extra info: No stress, starting exactly at 9:00 is not mandatory, take your time to get to the start and enjoy your free coffee.

We Support ‘Plan Boommarter’

We donate € 1 per registered rider to ‘Plan Boommarter’/’Plan Pine Marten’.

‘Plan Pine Marten’ is the collaboration for more nature around the Hallerbos, Lembeekbos and other forests and nature reserves south of Halle. We connect nature with nature, and people with nature. We hope to welcome pine martens again to Halle.

If we collect enough, we might get our own ‘LAM-forest’ somewhere around Halle.

More info: www.planboommarter.be

Frequently
Asked
Questions

What if the weather is bad?

‘There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes.’ But we all agree, if things get dangerously bad/risky it’s possible we cancel/postpone an event.

Are the LAM-events ‘races’?

NO, they are not! See them as personal adventures. Maybe it’s your first long-distance so surviving is already an accomplishment? Or are you looking to finetune your long-distance skills? 

What about ‘support’?

The LAM-events are built from the perspective of being & staying unsupported. Embrace the challenge of looking after yourself, plan your stops wisely or just look forward to a LAM-organized food-stop.

 

How do we register as a duo or group?

No problem if you want to ride with a friend or a in a group but each rider has to register individually for 1 or more distances.

Road & Gravel, tire recommentations?

The LAM routes are a mix of road, (light) gravel, cobblestones and asphalt.

A wider tire offers more comfort. Tires under 35 mm are not recommended. Recon-rides are done with 40mm.

Keep in mind that max. 20% of the route is not-road.

What if I have a flat tyre, have shifting issues,… while riding a LAM-event?

Make sure you are able to solve/overcome possible mechanical issues. The LAM-organisation has no ‘pick-up-service’. Make sure to bring a suitable repair kit with you.