Question 1

Do I need to be an elite athlete?

Accepted Answer

No. You need a solid base fitness, but Crossing Belgium is not a classic race. The pace is doable for recreational athletes with regular training.

Question 2

How is a team made up?

Accepted Answer

3+1 format: a team is 4 people. Three adventurers are in the race, one team member assists at the sidelines. After every discipline you can reshuffle - roles rotate freely within the team.

Question 3

How many kilometres do we cover per day?

Accepted Answer

Expect about 10 km running/speed march, 10 km hiking and 40 km cycling per day (around 60 km in total). Distances are doable for fit recreational athletes. The exact route is released from October 1.

Question 4

What gear is provided?

Accepted Answer

All technical and safety gear - climbing equipment, ropes, helmets, harnesses, wetsuits, kayaks, navigation gear - is fully provided by the organisation. You only bring your personal sports gear (running shoes, bike, helmet, clothing) and your overnight kit (tent, sleeping bag, mat).

Question 5

Is food provided?

Accepted Answer

Breakfast and dinner are provided by the organisation. During the day your own coach supplies the team with food, drink and lunch.

Question 6

Is there a medical team on site?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We have a doctor and a podologist on the ground for care.

Question 7

Can supporters come and cheer?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Family, friends, partners or sponsors can come encourage you at the limit-pushing challenges. The supporter spots are announced from October 1.

Question 8

Does every team need a team vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every team provides a vehicle that can transport the full team (4 people), 3 bikes and the related gear. A van, small truck or car with trailer - it doesn't matter, as long as everything fits. The team member sitting out a discipline drives to the start of the next one.

Question 9

How do the link stages work?

Accepted Answer

Because we want this expedition raid to stay accessible to fit recreational athletes, the full team moves together to the next challenge each day (similar to the Tour de France). This way we can visit Belgium's most beautiful spots.

Question 10

Can I pay a deposit and the rest later?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You pay a minimum €1,000 deposit at registration. The balance is due by October 1 to lock in your team.

Question 11

What about the COMBO team?

Accepted Answer

A COMBO registration combines a student team (3+1 format) with a sponsor team (3+1 format). The sponsor company takes part and co-funds the student team.

Question 12

Are prices incl. or excl. VAT?

Accepted Answer

All prices on the website are inclusive of VAT and cover the full team of 4 people (3+1 format). Full packages and pricing live on the registration page.

Question 13

What if the weather is bad?

Accepted Answer

We push through rain, wind and cold - that's November in Belgium. In dangerous conditions (storms, lightning on water or rock) guides switch to a safe plan B. Safety always beats the program.

Question 14

Can our team be mixed (m/f)?

Accepted Answer

Completely open. Mixed teams, corporates, friend groups, siblings: all welcome. Some challenges get lightly scaled to team composition, but the route and challenge are equal for everyone.

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