We are Flanders 2027

[Dirk Van Der Dirk]

So after going to watch the pro race this year, I have signed up to do the 130km We are Flanders ride next year. My road bike is rim brake and I can fit max 28mm tyres, and have a 32 tooth rear cassette with compact front crank. Can anyone recommend tyres best suited to cobbles or am I over thinking it!? I was going to go for Michelin Lithion 4 in 28mm. Also if anyone has done this ride before, and tips would be welcome. Thanks in advance!

 

[Drago]

 

[Spartak]

I regularly ride in Belgium ...
Here is my steed of choice ... 😂

 

[HLaB]

So after going to watch the pro race this year, I have signed up to do the 130km We are Flanders ride next year. My road bike is rim brake and I can fit max 28mm tyres, and have a 32 tooth rear cassette with compact front crank. Can anyone recommend tyres best suited to cobbles or am I over thinking it!? I was going to go for Michelin Lithion 4 in 28mm. Also if anyone has done this ride before, and tips would be welcome. Thanks in advance!

I've been rim braked every time I've did it and when I did 255km one I did it on 23mm tyres (every other time has been 25mm). My first few were on Mitchelin Pro 4 Endurance and the latter times have been GP4000s and 5000s but I wouldn't overthink things.

 

[Dogtrousers]

I have no tyre advice but ... sounds great! enjoy it!

 

[Dirk Van Der Dirk]

I have no tyre advice but ... sounds great! enjoy it!

Thanks so much

 

[Dirk Van Der Dirk]

I've been rim braked every time I've did it and when I did 255km one I did it on 23mm tyres (every other time has been 25mm). My first few were on Mitchelin Pro 4 Endurance and the latter times have been GP4000s and 5000s but I wouldn't overthink things.

Thanks, I will try not to!

 

[johnblack]

So after going to watch the pro race this year, I have signed up to do the 130km We are Flanders ride next year. My road bike is rim brake and I can fit max 28mm tyres, and have a 32 tooth rear cassette with compact front crank. Can anyone recommend tyres best suited to cobbles or am I over thinking it!? I was going to go for Michelin Lithion 4 in 28mm. Also if anyone has done this ride before, and tips would be welcome. Thanks in advance!

deffo overtinking it, I go every year, think I've got rubino 25's. It' s no issue.

 

[T4tomo]

So after going to watch the pro race this year, I have signed up to do the 130km We are Flanders ride next year. My road bike is rim brake and I can fit max 28mm tyres, and have a 32 tooth rear cassette with compact front crank. Can anyone recommend tyres best suited to cobbles or am I over thinking it!? I was going to go for Michelin Lithion 4 in 28mm. Also if anyone has done this ride before, and tips would be welcome. Thanks in advance!

yes, whatever your preference in 28mm form is fine and don't over inflate them

you might want a second layer of bar tape on the tops to the hoods to help with comfort

 

[Dirk Van Der Dirk]

deffo overtinking it, I go every year, think I've got rubino 25's. It' s no issue.

Thanks John, appreciated

 

[Dirk Van Der Dirk]

yes, whatever your preference in 28mm form is fine and don't over inflate them

you might want a second layer of bar tape on the tops to the hoods to help with comfort

Thanks for that, defo helpful