With the family
Cyclocross Gullegem is a winter festival for the whole family. While you watch the world’s best cyclocross riders, the kids enjoy their own adventure on site. Children under 12 get in free on presentation of their Kids-ID, and all children’s attractions are free.
New: the death ride
Soar past the riders 8 metres up! A zip wire of more than 50 metres, for two children at a time. Butterflies in your tummy guaranteed.
- Ages 4 and up, max. 75 kg
- From 12 noon to 4.30 pm
- Free
Free funfair rides
For the little ones there’s a small merry-go-round and a swingboat.
- From 12 noon to 4.30 pm
- Free
Music on site
Brass band De Blaosuuln and the Airkesmachine roam the site in the afternoon.
Even more for kids
- Free cyclocross taster session for children on Saturday 26 December
- Cyclocross sports camp from 21 to 24 December
- Dikke Banden Koers: bike races for children in the spring
More info in our schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay for my children?
Children under 12 get in free on presentation of their Kids-ID. The death ride, the merry-go-round and the swingboat are free for everyone.
From what age can my child go on the death ride?
From age 4, with a maximum of 75 kg per line. Two children can go down at the same time. The death ride is open from 12 noon to 4.30 pm.
When are the funfair rides open?
The merry-go-round and the swingboat run from 12 noon to 4.30 pm, free of charge.
What else is there for kids to do?
Around the race we also organise a free taster session for children on 26 December and a cyclocross sports camp from 21 to 24 December.
You’ll find all the info in our schedule.
Where do I park with the family?
If you come by bike, you’ll find a large bike park at every entrance.
If you come by car, we recommend the following public car parks nearby:
- Car park 2: Oude Ieperseweg 139, 8501 Heule (850 m)
- Car park 3&4: Peperstraat 5, 8560 Gullegem (1,100 m)
- Car park 5: Poezelhoek, 8560 Gullegem (1,400 m)
More info under getting there.
How late does the party go on?
Doors open at 9 am. The music in the Velofollies party tent goes on until 11 pm, and the afterparty is free, even for those who weren’t at the race.
