Riemst (Eurotoday) – Riemst gives Visit Limburg’s “Cycling Underground” a second chance, planning a 350-meter path in Kanne, reviewing past studies, with Mayor Mark Vos leading, aiming to boost tourism and the local economy.
As VRT News reported, the municipality of Riemst, in the province of Limburg, Belgium, is giving the “Cycling Underground” project a second chance. The municipality says the project is important for tourism and local heritage.
A lot of public money and effort has already been spent on it. Mayor Mark Vos (CD&V) said the project should not disappear.
“We believe in the potential of ‘Cycling Underground,”
he said.
“It can attract visitors and strengthen the identity of our municipality. We want to start fresh and make the project succeed.”
“We see it not only as a lever for the local economy, but also as a unique opportunity to bring the exceptional marl landscape to the attention of a wide audience,”
the mayor said.
What is Riemst planning for the 350m “Cycling Underground” project?
The municipality of Riemst is taking a careful approach to the “Cycling Underground” project. Officials are not rushing any decisions. The municipal council has asked Visit Limburg to provide all existing plans, studies, and documents. These materials will form the basis for a new permit application.
Mayor Mark Vos (CD&V) emphasised the importance of preserving past work.
“We don’t want to start the designs from scratch. That would waste years of work and investment,”
he said.
“The plan that was created was solid and included compromises to satisfy different interests. It would be wrong to throw all of that away. We want to use these documents to move the project forward responsibly and efficiently.”
“Once we have those documents, we can start submitting a new permit application. Based on that new permit, we also hope to find a number of partners who want to join us,”
Mayor Mark Vos (CD&V) said.
The “Cycling Underground” project in Riemst, Belgium, is part of Visit Limburg’s broader initiative to enhance the region’s cycling infrastructure. Building upon successful projects like “Cycling through Water” (2016) and “Cycling through the Trees” (2019), the “Cycling Underground” aims to offer a unique cycling experience by creating a 350-meter underground cycling path through the Mathus Marl quarry in Kanne, near Riemst.
The initiative in the Mergelland region was stopped by Visit Limburg. The province said there was not enough support for the project. Riemst disagrees and wants to continue. As of January 2025, the municipality of Riemst is reviewing existing plans and studies to determine the feasibility of moving forward with the project.
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20 responses to “Riemst Revives the "Cycling Underground" Project with Vos”
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A 350-meter underground cycling path? Brilliant, because nothing says “let’s attract tourists” like a dark, cramped tunnel—next, we should build a rollercoaster in a mine! 🚴♂️💡
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Looks like Riemst’s decided that a 350-meter hole in the ground is the next big thing for tourism. Who needs mountains when you can cycle underground, right? 😂🚴♂️
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Looks like Riemst is digging deep into the past to resurrect the “Cycling Underground” — because who wouldn’t want to pedal through a 350-meter tunnel for a taste of heritage? 🚴♂️ Just what the world needs, more cycling paths that go nowhere fast! 😂
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Looks like Riemst’s taking a leaf out of the ‘if at first you don’t succeed’ book with this cycling project. Can’t wait to see how a 350-meter hole in the ground will revolutionize tourism—next stop, the Louvre! 🚴♂️💸
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Just what we needed, a 350-meter underground cycling path—because who wouldn’t want to pedal in a dark tunnel while dodging the occasional stalactite? 🚴♂️💼 It’s like a bike ride but with all the charm of a coal mine.
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Looks like Riemst’s taking “back to the drawing board” to a whole new level with this underground cycling gig—because who doesn’t want to pedal through a gloomy tunnel when they can enjoy the glorious Belgian weather? 🚴♂️💨
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So, Riemst is dusting off the “Cycling Underground” project like an old vinyl record, eh? I suppose a 350-meter path is just what the world needs—because who wouldn’t want to pedal their way through a dark tunnel for a bit of marl and a smidge of local charm? 🚴♂️💰
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Seems like Riemst is digging deep—literally—into the cycling craze! Who knew a 350-meter ride could spark so much excitement? 🚴♂️💨 Just what we needed, more underground adventures in Belgium! 😂
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Looks like Riemst is ready to invest in the underground cycling revolution—because who wouldn’t want to pedal through a quarry? 🚴♂️💰 Hope they don’t hit any rocks on the way to boosting tourism! 😂
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Right, because what we really need is another 350 meters of cycling underground in a place that’s already so flat it could be mistaken for a pancake. Maybe next we’ll build an underground coffee shop to keep those cyclists fueled—oh wait, we already have those in every corner! 😂
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Seems like Riemst is really committed to digging deep—literally and figuratively—into the tourism pot, eh? Just what we need, another underground cycling path to boost the local economy… because who wouldn’t want to pedal through a quarry? 🚴♂️💰
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Seems like Riemst’s idea of a “Cycling Underground” project is just the latest attempt to dig up tourism from six feet under—let’s hope this time they actually manage to keep the wheels turning instead of burying it again! 🚴♂️💰
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Cycling Underground, eh? Just what we need—more chances to pedal through darkness while the mayor spins tales of tourism. Must be the Belgian method of attracting visitors: “Come for the cycling, stay because you got lost!” 😂
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Looks like Riemst is digging up a 350-meter cycling path while they’re at it, because nothing screams “local heritage” like a glorified hamster tunnel for tourists! 🚴♂️💸
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Oh, brilliant! Because nothing says “tourism boost” like a 350-meter underground cycling path. I mean, who wouldn’t want to pedal through a cave like a lost bat? 🚴♂️💰
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Riemst’s “Cycling Underground” project, eh? Just what the world needs—another overpriced hole in the ground for our bikes to get lost in. 🚴♂️💸 If only we could apply for permits to shovel money into it instead!
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Looks like Riemst is digging deep for that elusive cycling nirvana – because who doesn’t want to pedal through a glorified underground tunnel for the privilege of seeing some marl? 🚴♂️💰
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Cycling Underground? Brilliant! Because nothing says “tourism” quite like pedaling through a 350-meter tunnel. Just what we need, more places to get lost on our bikes, eh? 🚴♂️💨
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Seems like Riemst’s got a knack for digging up old projects—who knew cycling was an underground sport? 🚴♂️ Next, they’ll be reviving last year’s fashion trends while they’re at it! 😂
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Looks like Riemst is digging deep—literally! 🌍 A 350-meter cycling path underground? Just what we need to spice up our tours of the local marl landscape! 🚴♂️
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