'De Planckaerts' gives a glimpse into the remarkable life of the Belgian cycling family Planckaert. People will look with increasing amazement at the primitive life and the optimistic outlook on life of the Planckaerts.
Eddy has an important assignment, he plays the shepherd in the local nativity scene. Francesco hurts his knee while training while Junior brings out the cook in him and makes fresh mayonnaise.
The family comes to visit, there is extensive talk about the timber trade, the bankruptcy and the way of life on the Planckaert mountain. Francesco brings out the romantic in him and, after a long walk in the woods, sings a song to Magali.
Eddy thinks Francesco doesn't live enough for his sport and doesn't train hard enough. Francesco decides to train in the snow, but his knee is hurting again.
The Planckaerts have to continue, despite the bankruptcy of the case and visit a lawyer for this. Due to the cold weather and the ice, the roads in the Ardennes are very slippery.
Francesco has too much trouble with his knee and is seriously considering whether or not to continue his cycling career. Eddy and Christa are looking for a farm to accommodate their 'Chambres d'hôtes'.
At the beginning of February it snows again in the Ardennes. Christa has to brave the cold to find firewood. She is soon joined by Christopher. He seeks help for his mom, who got stuck in the snow.
Eddy has found work in a disco. Since he has no experience in the hospitality industry, he has to start at the bottom of the ladder as a waiter. However, this does not mean that he will not get a company car.
A few weeks ago Eddy Planckaert bought a few old caravans from his good friend Ivan Heylen for a bargain. Today the trolleys have been transported from Flanders to the foot of the Planckaert mountain.
Last week Francesco lost out to his father on the Rochefort slopes. Today the two are going to the slopes again. Eddy wants to make his son go faster and has devised a playful plan to give the young cyclist extra motivation.
Eddy is still busy with the renovation of the caravan. To refurbish the interior, he decides to clad the walls with wooden planks. Eddy devises a plan to get the necessary wood from the forest next to his house.
