The Big Picture | World Cup Namur - Elite Men
A popular winner, large crowds and even pyro.
In addition to being known for its epic cyclocross races, Namur is also famous for its jousting stilt walkers. (Echasseurs in French) Many villages around Belgium have their own stilt walkers but the stilts are believed to have originated in Namur in the early 15th century. Throughout history many famous people have been treated to stilt jousting exhibi…