Many bikers like to take a break at a brown café during a motorcycle ride. Admittedly, strong beers and riding a motorcycle don't go well together. Luckily, these days there are plenty of non-alcoholic alternatives on the market. So we hopped on the bike and went in search of the ultimate 'primitive pub' where coziness reigns supreme and drink prices are low.

This route takes you past the following cafés:

• In de Stad Aalst, Carnotstraat 16, Antwerp - opening hours on Facebook
• In Milano, Statiestraat 154, 1740 Ternat - opening hours on Facebook
• In de Zavelput, Langendries 1, 9620 Zottegem - opening hours unknown
• De Casino, Brouwerijstraat 9, 9630 Dikkele - opening hours on Facebook
• De Poezenelle, Brouwerijstraat 7, 9630 Dikkele - opening hours on Facebook
• In den Hengst, Twaalfbunderstraat 53, 9660 Brakel - no fixed opening hours
• De Viking, Port Arthurlaan 8, 9000 Ghent - opening hours unknown
• De Roos, Celie 3, 9980 Sint-Laureins - open daily from 3 PM
   

The report accompanying this route, filled with interesting conversations with the café owners and beautiful photography, can be read in Motoren & Toerisme magazine starting November 14, 2024. All magazines can be ordered at www.tijdschriftenwinkel.be.

This route was carefully compiled by Patrick De Smet on behalf of Motoren & Toerisme, with photography by Jorn Urbain.