2021 ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FLANDERS BELGIUM
18 - 26 SEPTEMBER
VIP-HOSPITALITY
www.flanders2021.com
2021 ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
FLANDERS BELGIUM
2021 UCI ROAD
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS In September 2021, nowhere in the world will sporting excitement be as high as in Flanders, where the UCI Road World Championships will take place from Saturday 18 to Sunday 26 September. Both the occasional supporter and the ultimate cycling fan will be able to enjoy a unique World Championship experience. A wave of enthusiasm will sweep through the country, from the coast to the hinterland. For our Belgian racers, the 100th anniversary of the Road World Championships is also an appointment with history. Who will be crowned a national hero on home soil? The whole country will cheer on what is probably one of our strongest ever generations of racers. The UCI Road World Championships are also a unique one-off opportunity for businesses and entrepreneurs. During what will be the greatest multi-day sporting event on Belgian soil in a very long time, you can choose from numerous packages to invite your business contacts, employees or customers to a breath-taking setting.
This brochure gives you an overview of our VIP hospitality packages, which guarantee high-quality service, a pleasant networking atmosphere and a refined catering offering. Watch the UCI Road World Championships from the front row and enjoy the ultimate experience, together with your guests! With this major event, road racing is literally coming home to our historic cycling territory of Flanders.
FLANDERS, WHERE CHAMPIONS ARE BORN.
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2021 UCI ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FLANDERS-BELGIUM
SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER - SUNDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
11
world titles
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1.000
competition days
5.000 officials & guests
racers
700
media accreditations
2021 ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
FLANDERS BELGIUM
100
th
anniversary of the Road World Championships
THE BIGGEST international championship on Belgian soil in recent decades
4 Flemish host cities welcome the Road World Championships
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countries will broadcast the World Championships live
± 330 m TV viewers± 750,000 to 1 m spectatorsBelgium: 81 hours of TV broadcasting
For one week, Flanders will be the EPICENTRE of the international road racing community
VARIOUS VIP PACKAGES for businesses and entrepreneurs
80
channels
10.000 VIP event for
guests
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©Knokke-Heist
COURSE & HOST CITIES
©Antwerpen
©Leuven
2021 ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
FLANDERS BELGIUM
A one-of-a-kind experience That’s what you can expect in our 4 Road World Championship host cities, which are geographically spread across Flanders. Enjoy the cycling fever with our high-level VIP packages and the best view of the peloton.
©Jan D’Hondt
Decide for yourself from where you will follow the battle for the rainbow jersey and what kind of VIP experience you want: at the start or finish line, with a view of the sea or overlooking the Flemish Grape Region, or while enjoying a gourmet meal at a personalised table. Find out more about the 4 host cities where you can enjoy an amazing VIP experience during the UCI Road World Championships:
• Knokke-Heist • Bruges • Antwerp • Leuven The racers will realise first-hand that Flanders is not as flat as people think during the road race. For example, the Elite Men programme will climb Smeysberg 4 times in all. This challenging 600-metre climb is your guarantee for spectacle and excitement. You can watch the excitement up close from the VIP Lounge. An unbeatable spectacle!
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THE COURSE TIME TRIAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
NORTH SEA
FROM COAST TO ART KNOKKE-HEIST
KNOKKE-HEIST
• Start Time trial world championship • Sun 19 Sep - Wed 22 Sep 2021 • The unique setting, with the sea and beach, is your guarantee for a World Championship experience that is second to none • Start on the beach directly opposite
START TIME TRIALS
the casino of Knokke
BRUGGE
BRUGES
FINISH TIME TRIALS
• Arrival of the Time Trial World Championship • Sun 19 Sep – Wed 22 Sep 2021 • Surprise your guests with a thrilling sporting experience amid all the monumental splendour • Arrival in ’t Zand with Bruges’ concert hall in the background
START FINISH
FRANCE 2021 ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
FLANDERS BELGIUM
FLANDERS
HET PARCOURS ROAD RACE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TAILORED TO THE REAL FLANDRIEN
THE NETHERLANDS
ANTWERP • Start Road Race World Championship • Fri 24 Sep - Sun 26 Sep 2021 • Feel the excitement at the start of the
Antwerpen START ROAD RACES
most important competition of the year • Start stage on the Groenplaats, neutralised start on the Grote Markt
LEUVEN FINISH ROAD RACES
SMEYSBERG
BELGIUM
SMEYSBERG • Passage of the Elite Men Road Race World Championship (4x!) • Sun 26 Sep 2021 • The best place to look the racers in the eye after they have climbed a proper Flandrien hill. Watch these heroes as they race past!
LEUVEN WALLONIA
• Arrival and passage of the Road Race World Championships(8x during the Elite Men race. 4x during the Elite Women race)
• Fri 24 Sep – Sun 26 Sep 2021 • Experience World Championship fever to the full and celebrate with the winners. • Finish line in Geldenaaksevest near Sportoase
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Johan Museeuw ( 1996) Benoni Beheydt ( 1963)
2021 ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FLANDERS BELGIUM
Yvonne Reynders (1959 - 1961 - 1963 - 1966) Eddy Merckx (1967 - 1971 - 1974)
Philippe Gilbert ( 2012) Freddy Maertens ( 1976 - 1981)
“THE QUEST FOR THE NEW BELGIAN WORLD CHAMPION” FLANDERS 2021
Tom Boonen ( 2005)
Rik Van Looy
( 1960 - 1961)
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2021 ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
LEUVEN
FLANDERS BELGIUM
#FLANDERS2021 23-26/09/2021
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LEUVEN ROAD RACE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Who will become the world champion? It is written in the stars that “classic racers” have the best chance of winning the coveted rainbow jersey on our Flemish roads. Leuven is the perfect host, welcoming the greatest cycling event of the year to the historic Geldenaaksevest. Experience the final stretch with a view of the finish line and join the new world champions as they rejoice in their victory. A moment you don’t want to miss! A slightly ascending finish means the racers will battle with each other right up to the finish line. Just the right place to experience the cycling highlight of the year. The local rounds in the final ensure that you can feel the tension mounting every time the peloton races past. As a VIP guest, you are guaranteed an outstanding and unforgettable VIP experience together with several dignitaries.
FRIDAY 24.09.21 U23 MEN ROAD RACE
VIP CAFÉ € 125 P.P.
excl. VAT
VIP LUNCH € 185 P.P.
excl. VAT
SATURDAY 25.09.21 ELITE WOMEN ROAD RACE
VIP CAFÉ € 145 P.P.
VIP LUNCH € 235 P.P.
€ 260 P.P.
excl. VAT
€ 375 P.P.
€ 400 P.P.
excl. VAT
excl. VAT
VIP PRIVATE LUNCH VIP FINISH SKYBOX**
excl. VAT
VIP FINISH LOGE* excl. VAT
* Mandatory in combination with a VIP Finish Box on Sunday 26/09/2021 **Mandatory in combination with a VIP Finish Skybox on Sunday 26/09/2021
SUNDAY 26.09.21 ELITE MEN ROAD RACE
VIP OH LEUVEN VIP LUNCH € 175 P.P. € 295 P.P. excl. VAT
VIP PRIVATE LUNCH
€ 320 P.P.
excl. VAT
VIP FINISH SKYBOX**
€ 400 P.P.
excl. VAT
excl. VAT
VIP FINISH LOGE*
€ 375 P.P.
excl. VAT
* Mandatory in combination with a VIP Finish Box on Saturday 25/09/2021 **Mandatory in combination with a VIP Finish Skybox on Saturday 25/09/2021
©Leuven
VIP CAFÉ CHEERING ON THE RACERS AT THE HEART OF THE ACTION VIP AREA
DRINKS
• Stylishly decorated VIP Café • Spacious VIP terrace with various activities & a 100 Years of the World Championships Exhibition • Presence of former racers • Live TV broadcast on large screens
• Open bar with beer, soft drinks, wines, waters and coffee
LOCATION
FOOD
• Located on the local course in Leuven, near the finish line • 4 passages of the peloton
• Delicious snacks until 2.30 p.m. • Flemish classics
TICKET
PARKING
• Access to the VIP cafe and VIP terrace (with a 100 Years of the World Championships Exhibition) • Access to a viewing area during the last 400 m of the course (standing)
• 1 VIP parking space for every 2 people • Shuttle service between the car park and the VIP area
PROGRAMME
EXTRAS
• Friday 24 Sep ’21: • Saturday 25 Sep ’21:
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. 10.30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• • •
Enjoy the unique atmosphere, interviews and entertainment on the VIP terrace Winner prediction game for you & your guests Enjoy a front-row view of the finish line
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VIP LUNCH A LUXURIOUS EXPERIENCE IN A STYLISH SETTING VIP AREA
DRINKS
• Stylishly decorated VIP lounge • Spacious VIP terrace with various activities & a 100 Years of the WC Exhibition • Presence of several former racers • Live TV broadcast on big screens • Private table as of 8 people
• Champagne aperitif • Open bar with beer, soft drinks, wine, water and coffee
LOCATION
FOOD
• Located on the local course in Leuven, near the finish line • 4 passages of the peloton (on Friday & Saturday) • 8 passages of the peloton (on Sunday)
• Reception with appetisers • Refined lunch buffet • Presence of a famous surprise chef on Sunday 26 September
TICKET
PARKING
• Access to the VIP lounge and VIP terrace (with a 100 Years of the World Championships Exhibition) • Access to a viewing area during the last 250 m of the course (standing)
• 1 VIP parking space for every 2 people • Shuttle service between the car park and the VIP area
PROGRAMMA
EXTRA’S
• Friday 24 Sep ’21: • Saturday 25 Sep ’21: • Sunday 26 Sep ’21:
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. 10.30 a.m. - 7 p.m. 11.30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Enjoy the unique atmosphere, interviews and entertainment on the VIP terrace • Gadget • Winner prediction game for you & your guests • Enjoy a front-row view of the finish line
©Belgian Cycling
VIP PRIVATE LUNCH
AVAILABLE FROM 50 PEOPLE
ENJOY YOUR OWN PRIVATE AREA IN THE VIP LOUNGE VIP AREA
DRINKS
• Your own private area in the VIP lounge, available from 50 people • Stylishly decorated VIP lounge • Spacious VIP terrace with various activities & a 100 Years of the World Championships Exhibition • Presence of several former racers • Live TV broadcast on big screens
• Champagne aperitif • Open bar with various beers, soft drinks, wines, waters and coffee
LOCATION
FOOD
• Located on the local course in Leuven, near the finish line • 4 passages of the peloton (on Friday & Saturday) • 8 passages of the peloton (on Sunday)
• Reception with appetisers • Refined lunch buffet • Presence of a famous surprise chef on Sunday 26 September
TICKET
PARKING
• Access to the VIP lounge and VIP terrace
• 1 VIP parking space for every 2 people • Shuttle service between the car park and the VIP area
(with a 100 Years of the World Championships Exhibition)
• Access to your own area in the VIP Lounge • Access to a viewing area during the last 250 m of the course (standing)
PROGRAMMA • Friday 24 Sep ’21 • Saturday 25 Sep ’21 • Sunday 26 Sep ’21
EXTRA’S 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. 10.30 a.m. - 7.30 p.m. 11.30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• You receive your guests in your own space • Enjoy the unique atmosphere, interviews and entertainment on the VIP terrace • Gadget • Winner prediction game for you & your guests • Enjoy a front-row view of the finish line
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VIP OH LEUVEN EXPERIENCE THE ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN A FOOTBALL STADIUM VIP AREA
DRINKS
• VIP café in the football stadium of OH Leuven • Cordoned off viewing area in the last bend before the finish • Live TV broadcast on screens
• Open bar in the stadium with wines, beers, soft drinks and coffee • Open bar in the viewing area along the course with wines, beers and soft drinks
LOCATION
FOOD
• The OH Leuven football stadium is located 450 m from the course and viewing area • 8 passages of the peloton
• Delicious snacks until 2.30 p.m. • Flemish classics
TICKET
PARKING
• Access to the VIP café in the stadium of OH Leuven • Access to a viewing area in the last bend
• 1 VIP parking space for every 2 people • Shuttle service between the car park and the VIP area
PROGRAMME
EXTRAS
• Sunday 26 Sep ’21
11.30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• The VIP areas of the football stadium provide an ideal setting • Winner prediction game for you & your guests • Enjoy the World Cup from a very comfortable location along the course
©SWpix / UCI
VIP BOX
THE VIP BOX CAN ONLY BE BOOKED IF YOU INVITE A MINIMUM OF 50 PEOPLE ON SATURDAY 24 SEP AND 50 PEOPLE ON SUNDAY 25 SEP. TOTAL BUDGET FOR 100 GUESTS = € 37,500 EXCL. VAT
RECEIVE YOUR GUESTS IN AN EXCLUSIVE SETTING VIP AREA
DRINKS
• Your own private box for a minimum of 50 people on Saturday and Sunday • Unique view from your box of the finish line • Fully customisable to your needs • Logo at the entrance of your private box • Own private waiter & separate VIP reception • Live TV broadcast on screens in your box
• Champagne aperitif • Wine pairing at dinner • Open bar with various beers, soft drinks, wines, waters and coffee
LOCATION
FOOD
• Located on the local course in Leuven, near the finish line • 4 passages of the peloton (on Saturday) • 8 passages of the peloton (on Sunday)
• Reception with appetisers • Gourmet seated dinner, 4-course menu, served by a Michelin-starred chef
TICKET
PARKING
• Access to your completely private VIP Box • Access to the VIP stand during the last 150 m
• 1 VIP parking space for every 2 people • Shuttle service between the car park and the VIP area
(standing)
• Access to a VIP terrace with entertainment (with a 100 Years of the World Championships Exhibition)
PROGRAMME • Saturday 25 Sep ’21 • Sunday 26 Sep ’21
EXTRAS 10.30 a.m. - 7.30 p.m. 11.30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• A luxurious and exclusive setting for your most important customers • Take a seat in the grandstand near the finish line • Meet the Michelin-starred chef & former racers • Gadget • Winner prediction game for you & your guests
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VIP SKYBOX
THE VIP SKYBOX CAN ONLY BE BOOKED IF YOU INVITE AT LEAST 50 PEOPLE ON SATURDAY 24 SEP AND 50 PEOPLE ON SUNDAY 25 SEP. TOTAL BUDGET FOR 100 GUESTS = €40,000 EXCL. VAT
THE ULTIMATE VIP EXPERIENCE IN A PRIVILEGED SETTING VIP AREA
DRINKS
• Your own private skybox and terrace for at least 50 people on Saturday and Sunday • Unique view of the finish from your skybox and from your terrace • Fully customisable to your needs • Logo at the entrance of your private box • Own private waiter & separate VIP reception • Live TV broadcast on screens in your box
• Champagne aperitif • Wine pairing at dinner • Open bar with various beers, soft drinks, wines, waters and coffee
LOCATION
FOOD
• Located on the local course in Leuven, near the finish line • 4 passages of the peloton (on Saturday) • 8 passages of the peloton (on Sunday)
• Reception with appetisers • Gourmet seated dinner, 4-course menu, served by a Michelin-starred chef
TICKET
PARKING
• Access to your private VIP Skybox with its own terrace • Access to a VIP terrace with entertainment
• 1 VIP parking space for every 2 people • Shuttle service between the car park and the VIP area
(with a 100 Years of the World Championships Exhibition)
PROGRAMME • Saturday 25 Sep ’21 • Sunday 26 Sep ’21
EXTRAS 10.30 a.m. - 7.30 p.m. 11.30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• The most prestigious setting for your most important customers • Enjoy the finish from your own private terrace in the most exclusive way. • Meet the Michelin-starred chef and former racers • Gadget • Winner prediction game for you & your guests
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2021 ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
FLANDERS BELGIUM
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LEUVEN
DO YOU PREFER A COMPLETELY PRIVATE EVENT IN WHICH ALL THE ELEMENTS, SUCH AS CATERING, DRINKS, DECORATION, PERFORMANCES, ETC. ARE TAILORED TO YOUR WISHES? As an organisation, we have various locations along the local loop in the centre of Leuven where we can host your private event. A World Championship event that is 100% branded for your company in one of most beautiful venues in the centre of Leuven, with several passages of the peloton as a compelling draw. Contact us to receive a custom proposal.
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2021 ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FLANDERS BELGIUM
18 - 26 SEP TEMBER
VIP-HOSPITALITY
CONTACT & RESERVATIONS WWW.FLANDERS2021.COM hospitality@flanders2021.com GUILLAUME DESMET +32478336828 ILSE VANNIEUWENHUYSE +32476991248 JENS DEWART +32494352109