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Been several times but only in a car.
You need to plan everything and allow a lot of time.
The main problem is getting away when the race has passed; there are big traffic jams so it matters where you park/leave your bike. You can take your bike alongside the Arenberg path but if you go too far in getting out again quickly will be tricky.
You need a very detailed map; the roads used are tiny and with other roads closed it's easy to get lost.
Don't know if you'll be able to cycle from Arenberg to Carrefour quickly enough; easy on the motor way but on a bike... probably could but you need to know exactly the route you will take.
I think carrefour is a better place than Arenberg actually if you only catch the race once.
Go though; it's a unique and amazing experience. Gutted that I am going to miss it this year.