Defraeye-Sercu cycling track
Defraeye-Sercu cycling track
Track initiation or visit to the Defraeye-Sercu cycling track
Track initiation
Ready to race like a pro?
- Rent a bike at KOERS. Museum of Cycle Racing (Polenplein 15, Roeselare)
- Then cycle over to the Defraeye-Sercu cycling track (Kwadestraat 13, Roeselare)
- After just a few laps, you'll be feeling like a real world champion.
Good to know
Track initiation is available for groups of 5 to 15 people. You pay 5 EUR per person per hour.
- Track bike rental: 5 EUR
- Helmet rental: 2 EUR
- Available from March to October
- Not available on Mondays
Contact the tourist information point for more information.
Visit Defraeye-Sercu cycling track
Visits are possible in Dutch, French and English.
This velodrome was built by local legend and first Belgian Tour de France winner Odiel Defraeye in 1912. It’s where track star Patrick Sercu got his start – and where living legends like Briek Schotte, Rik Van Steenbergen and Marcel Kint once raced the oval.
A brief history
After WWI, Defraeye founded a velodrome in Rumbeke. In the 60s, it was brought back to life by Patrick Sercu’s father Albert and a group of passionate fans. In 2011, cycling enthusiast and developer Marc Demeulenaere gave it a final makeover. To this day, it remains a magnet for young cycling talent, die-hard fans, race organisers and curious visitors.
Good to know
Only group visits are possible.
- Duration: 1 hour
- Max. 25 people per guide
- 2 EUR per person + 60 EUR per guide
- Available from March to October
- Not available on Thursdays (from 2025: closed on Mondays)
Contact the tourist information point for more information.