I know, I know, "De Karper" is not a coffee house! But .... they serve coffee if you really want. And altough they have no barista working behind the bar, they still serve a nice brew. And yes it comes with a cookie and a chocolate.
"De Karper" is a cycling related sports bar. And if you are a die hard soccer fan, you will say that the bar is a soccer bar. Long story short, it is a sports bar with damn good beers and a damn good service.
It is what we call in Belgium also a "brown" cafe. The ceiling, the walls, the floor all in wood gives it a very cozy and warm character.
This is the place were hundreds of cycling fans get together through the season to discuss, celebrate wins or watch races on one of the seven flatscreens. From the classic 'Het Nieuwsblad" who starts four hundred meters away untill the Gent Six Days, the indoor velodrome is only five hundred meters away till the winter cyclo cross races. Always British, Australian, American, Dutch cycling lovers mix amongst the Belgians. Talking about gears, cobblestones, teams, their own rides....with the right beer.
And let the bar owners be the father (Ronie) and the sister (Drieka akka 3K) of top professional Iljo Keisse (Deceuninck-Quick Step), winner of several road and track races.
When you enter the place you immediate see the great collection of jerseys. Iljo's team tricot of each year is hanging above your head.
Also an important detail, check the beerlist, almost every famous Belgian beer is present. Yes they have Orval, and yes they have Orvelo (the best cycling beer).
Stand Up comedians, Benefit nights (such as 24hours on rollers for charity), a real cycling club (weekly rides) and lots of students. And I can tell you, all you need for some great nights.
DE KARPER - Kortrijksesteenweg 2 - 9000 Gent
http://www.cafedekarper.be/nl/blog
The U23 Nations' Cup
Some good news for the U23 New Zealand riders, as we found some funds (and some help from Cycling New Zealand) to organize again a start in the famous Belgian classics.
Again, with the help of some volunteers such as my partner Lieve and Darryn, Paul, Peter. Last year we could even put up an extra feed station thanks to Joris.
Our goal this year is a Top 10 result. That would be fantastic, we count again on our motivated young athletes.
Six riders can start in these classics. With National Champion James Fouche, Ben Hamilton, Matias Fitzwater, Tom Carter, Ethan Batt, Liam Cappel, Paul Wright and.....it will be hard to select.
(For the final selection I am waiting for the final advise of Graeme Hunn in New Zealand).
Put it in your agenda:
Gent Wevelgem U23 (official Kattekoers) : March 31th - start and finish in Ieper
Ronde Van Vlaanderen U23 : April 13th - start and finish in Oudenaarde
See you out there
"De Karper" is a cycling related sports bar. And if you are a die hard soccer fan, you will say that the bar is a soccer bar. Long story short, it is a sports bar with damn good beers and a damn good service.
It is what we call in Belgium also a "brown" cafe. The ceiling, the walls, the floor all in wood gives it a very cozy and warm character.
This is the place were hundreds of cycling fans get together through the season to discuss, celebrate wins or watch races on one of the seven flatscreens. From the classic 'Het Nieuwsblad" who starts four hundred meters away untill the Gent Six Days, the indoor velodrome is only five hundred meters away till the winter cyclo cross races. Always British, Australian, American, Dutch cycling lovers mix amongst the Belgians. Talking about gears, cobblestones, teams, their own rides....with the right beer.And let the bar owners be the father (Ronie) and the sister (Drieka akka 3K) of top professional Iljo Keisse (Deceuninck-Quick Step), winner of several road and track races.
When you enter the place you immediate see the great collection of jerseys. Iljo's team tricot of each year is hanging above your head.
Also an important detail, check the beerlist, almost every famous Belgian beer is present. Yes they have Orval, and yes they have Orvelo (the best cycling beer).Stand Up comedians, Benefit nights (such as 24hours on rollers for charity), a real cycling club (weekly rides) and lots of students. And I can tell you, all you need for some great nights.
DE KARPER - Kortrijksesteenweg 2 - 9000 Gent
http://www.cafedekarper.be/nl/blog
The U23 Nations' CupSome good news for the U23 New Zealand riders, as we found some funds (and some help from Cycling New Zealand) to organize again a start in the famous Belgian classics.
Again, with the help of some volunteers such as my partner Lieve and Darryn, Paul, Peter. Last year we could even put up an extra feed station thanks to Joris.
Our goal this year is a Top 10 result. That would be fantastic, we count again on our motivated young athletes.
Six riders can start in these classics. With National Champion James Fouche, Ben Hamilton, Matias Fitzwater, Tom Carter, Ethan Batt, Liam Cappel, Paul Wright and.....it will be hard to select.
(For the final selection I am waiting for the final advise of Graeme Hunn in New Zealand).
Put it in your agenda:
Gent Wevelgem U23 (official Kattekoers) : March 31th - start and finish in Ieper
Ronde Van Vlaanderen U23 : April 13th - start and finish in Oudenaarde
See you out there
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