Rondje La Sambre en La Tarsies

The ride

Roll out of Avesnes-sur-Helpe and let the Parc naturel régional de l'Avesnois open up around you. Follow La Tarsies, then swing past the Réserve naturelle de Pantegnies before La Sambre carries you homeward. Of the 59.8 km, a good share runs unpaved, and 479 m of climbing keeps the legs honest. Back in the start village before you know it.